[He pauses, thoughtful. Perhaps he's just recalling what Steve has bothered to tell him about the island.]
I'm not certain, my friend. He said it was all some sort of experiment. I got the impression the experiments were... different to what we experience here.
That might be true, but he's also not the most accurate source of information, yeah? [He shakes his head sadly.] He seems a bit touched. The results are awful, but there's no telling how close we all are to ending up in exactly the same state.
I don't know that any of us would recognize it if we were. The Captain doesn't seem to. It's all normal to him.
[And there's more to discuss about this very issue, but he cuts himself off pre-emptively.] But I'm sure you don't want to have a conversation like this without any alcohol in you. It might help the mood.
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[He pauses, thoughtful. Perhaps he's just recalling what Steve has bothered to tell him about the island.]
I'm not certain, my friend. He said it was all some sort of experiment. I got the impression the experiments were... different to what we experience here.
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[And there's more to discuss about this very issue, but he cuts himself off pre-emptively.] But I'm sure you don't want to have a conversation like this without any alcohol in you. It might help the mood.
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[And Thor is, fortunately, easily distracted from dwelling on such thoughts. He gives an easy smile and nods.]
Of course. Come, to the tavern! You'll enjoy it.
[Or possibly not, but Thor enjoys it and he thinks everyone should visit at least once.]
It reminds me of home, even if the mead is not the same.