And I have. [He petulance is slowly creeping back into his voice. He loves this woman more than he can ever put into words, but seriously mom?] Shall I provide a list, maybe send them small boxes of chocolate and choice salon credit?

[There's a sense of stubborn pride mixed with sadness that filters across the network at her words. Thor thinking less of him? Understandable. Thor's friends thinking he's self-serving and arrogant? Permissible. Mother?]

They insisted on tagging along.