Hercules casually guzzles the remainder of his drink. The muscles in his collarbone ripple as they finish channeling the flow of wine. He waves for fresh keg to come his way and with confidence replies.
I have attended to mine connections to former Avengers. Our bonds have not atrophied in spite of the dismemberment of the Avengers. True for Bruce Banner and Thor, who had entrusted the safety of his adoptive brother to the Lion of Olympus, but debatable amongst others such as Tony Stark and the reclusive Reed Richards.
He continues his heroically colored commentary.
Sue arrived at the scene on her own accords. No doubt enacting and improvising the clever stratagems of her husband Reed Richards. Nay, her timely appearance does makes guile and not fragile plans with brittle contingencies. Though ask her yourself and she will defer to the caution of tact. He reaches for a fresh keg offering to top off Ms. Blaine's drink while he continues recounting the virtues of Sue Storm.