"...That's all she wrote." His heavy head settled into the firm grip of Thor's hand. He knew if he let himself indulge in the touch much longer he'd lose his will to do what had to be done.

Thor had a right to know, after all.

He took the hand beneath his chin gave it a squeeze, lowering it to their sides. "I told you I did what I do best, right? Planning for every outcome. I realized something."