"On behalf of humanity," Thor says, reaching across the aisle to touch the plush leather seating. It is cool to the touch. "Your aeroplanes also lack sufficient leg room."

He stands as best as he can in the small-ceilinged vehicle and opens the door of one of the cabinets to see what's inside. Cups made of glass. It is remarkably impractical.

He shuts the door and begins pressing various buttons on some sort of flat-surfaced electronic.