[A blink.

Ah.

He'd called Thor a hero because Thor is a hero--at least. That's what he's been conditioned to believe.

...But he appreciates Tony's surprising words quite a bit.

...Ha.]

I did not say Thor was flawless. There was a reason I plotted to keep him from the throne a few moments longer, and it was not because I wanted it.

[Which is true. He didn't want to be king of Asgard. That sounded god-awful.

But he smirks at all of this, shaking his head.]

Your priorities continue to impress...though I do not regret my actions, it is...good to see that they were not entirely--villainous.

[...well, he knew he was protecting Asgard, but.

Hrm.]