11The front door was open when he got there so Alfred walked inside because he knew he was always welcome at Topper’s house. He immediately heard someone calling out in pain and then the resonance of it flew by him in a wave as it passed out the front door. And that no doubt explained why he hadn’t had to knock and be let in.
Instinct guided him to the kitchen where Stark sat with his head in his hands. His expression was of a man devastated. Thor looked on helplessly, obviously unsure what to do. Didn’t these powerful alien males have any faith in the strength of women?
“Topper’s going to be fine,” Alfred announced loudly. He set the aquarium in front of Thor. “Here. I found your missing alien. Lacey shrunk him to keep him from making trouble. When he returns to his normal size, you’ll
