9Thor met his former superior’s kind gaze. “No matter how I tell this story, it does not negate my actions. I accept responsibilities for all my decisions, sir.”
Stark held up a hand. “Set aside your emotions. Tell it like a report. I’ve already promised not to hold it against you.”
Thor nodded. “Very well,” he said, leaning back in the chair. “I chased my target to Earth after apprising nearby Rangers of my intentions to do so. Both our ships crashed in a very remote area of Alaska. It was during a time of treacherous weather conditions. The ship Laral had stolen was more damaged than mine after landing. Neither craft was flight worthy. Laral was wounded, but not dying. I was wounded, but only in a minor way.”
“Sounds like the Goddess didn’t mean for either of you to die that day,” Sta
