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And what business are you in?

[He's used to gods walking among mortals; he himself had done it the rare occasion when Ferryman decided to kick him out]

I'm a soldier of sorts.

Try to protect the innocent everywhere these days though.

What sort of soldier is able to protect innocents everywhere? Were you raised by Amazons? Forged by Ares?

Try is the operative word there. No one can save everyone.

[But it still gets him every time he isn't able to.]

I let a German scientist experiment on me to try and fight for my country a long time ago. Since then, the threats have been a lot more far reaching than just conflicts between nations.

[He nods slowly, listening to Steve's words]

Do you regret the path you've walked?

The path? No.

[He shakes his head.]

I regret choices all the time. But not the big picture. I could never.

[He smiles at that]

Funny. I hear regrets when people walk with me to the Rivers. Do gods...other gods walk among mortals once more? You seem unsurprised at my presence.

You don't look like a god. I didn't put it together right away.

[Steve's admission is quiet. To be fair the 'gods' he knows dress so much more ostentatiously usually.]

I know people who are something like Gods, though not of your pantheon. You'd be amazed what a person can get used to.

[He looks down at himself]

Ah, this was Ferryman's idea. Said that it would be easier for me to walk among mortals this way without having them ask who I was and where I came from.

[He's surprised at Steve's reaction]

You know of others like gods? Blessed by them, then. Or are they also creatures of science?

I have to confess. I was raised Catholic, so..

[A nervous hand rubs at the back of Steve's head. It feels different to him, even if the terms used are the same.]

I've fought alongside Thor on several occasions. He's got a mean swing with that hammer of his. Humans thought they were gods for centuries and here I've sat and shared breakfast and the battlefield with him.

[He gives a shrug and a nod]

I understand how beings like myself and your friend Thor can make things...difficult if you were raised so.

[His stomach growls a little]

Would you like to join me for a meal?