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III. Adjustment

Chapter Three
Soroya

"It's impressive what the Asgardians were able to build after the destruction of Asgard." Talos observes as we walk through the streets of New Asgard.

I've been to New Asgard several times at this point, but I'll never forget my first time coming here. It was just after Stevie was born, I was sent by Ross to assist Valkyrie with a robbery issue they were facing. Humans were breaking into homes and stealing Asgardian possessions, the lost remnants of their civilization. Ross didn't want to waste man power on this task, so he sent me and Alex. I remember stepping off our ship and taking in the lush green hills, multicolored houses, fishing docks, and spraying sea waves. New Asgard is beautiful, so filled with life despite being built on top of so much blood. This chapter in the Asgardian's story is proof that you can start over, begin a new life here on Earth. I hope it gives hope to the Skrulls moving here. Hope is something they desperately need.

"Queen Valkyrie brought comfort and safety back into her people's lives," I respond. "All you see is because of her resilience."

"A trait you both share with her majesty." Talos compliments, nodding respectfully at Sam and I.

Sam nods back. "There were limited casualties among the Asgardians, and because of that, Valkyrie has promised she will focus her attention on building permanent housing for your people in whatever place you chose. I'm sorry again that the World Security Council have decided to hold off on helping you until our own problems are fixed. But I suspected it would be that way."

"As did I," Talos confesses with a sigh. "But they must look after their own people first. I can understand that."

"We could try to bring up this issue at the next United Nations meeting, but I doubt it would make a difference," I tell him, smiling to myself as I watch two Asgardian children play on the sidewalk. "The UN don't meet as regularly as the World Security Council does, and your people don't have time to wait."

"Agreed. But my people will be fine for now thanks to her majesty's and your kindness."

"It's the least we can do after all you've done for us." Sam replies softly.

"Your fellow leaders are holding off on aiding us because of the destruction your cities faced, yes?"

Sam and I both nod.

"I will send my people to these cities to help with clean up, rebuilding, and anything else you might need. It will be a sign of good faith and will allow the issue of housing to be taken care of quicker."

"I think that's an excellent idea. Sam is heading to D.C. today while I go to London. Both cities are in far better shape than Beijing, so I would suggest sending most of your people there."

"Then Beijing is where me and my people will go, that is after they have settled in for a little while longer."

"Of course, your people deserve to have some time to settle in after spending so long on that spaceship." I say, not able to comprehend how they lasted so long living in such conditions.

"Yes," Talos agrees gravely, watching as a Skrull child joins the game of the two Asgardian children, the three of them running around in glee. The sight sends a smile onto all of our faces. "I just hope that we won't be forced back onto it."

"We won't allow that to happen." Sam assures him.

"You can't guarantee that." Talos argues.

"What we can guarantee is that the Avengers will fight tooth and nail to prevent it from happening. And when we fight for something, we get results."