Missives From Odinson (Audio File Set)

**Missives From Odinson (Audio File Set)** is a collectible Intelligence series. It consists of five files.

## Files

### TO ODIN

Odin Borson, Allfather, Speaker to Ravens.

I put quill to parchment for the first time in years because I do not feel worthy of facing you. I am not worthy of traveling the Bifrost to Asgard. I am not worthy of the gift of Mjolnir, which I have left behind.

Father, because of me, a great man among the humans has died, along with many others whose characters I cannot fairly judge, but let us assume that on average, they were good people. Truly, many men, great and terrible, have died around, with, and because of me. And it is true that my companions in Midgard have made many small and looming mistakes that led to this tragedy. But in the hubris of my trust in the sciences of men, I have allowed a terrible thing to come to pass. For in the end, they are but mortals, and gods alone bear the burden of true guilt.

I do not know where my path will lead me, but I know I must walk alone in atonement. Please embrace mother for me.

### To Frigga

Frigga, Blessed Consort of the Allfather, Queen of Asgard, Mom

I write to you now because the Allfather did not respond to the letter I sent a month prior. I did not know how best to ensure its delivery, so I gave a copy to every raven I saw for nearly a week. I must assume that one of them has reached him, and that his silence is the message.

Perhaps he is so disgusted by my unforgivable lapse of honor that resulted in the death of so many and also Steve Rogers, that he does not wish to sully himself in my shame. Perhaps it is my own churlish hand-wringing that drives him to silent judgment...

It seems I must truly walk alone for my misdeeds. Tell Father I hear and respect his judgment. I will see you when I am worthy again.

### To Loki

Loki, Lord of Liars, Trickster, Malefactor, Brother.

Spare me your false tongued offers of sympathy. You know I have been brought low by my own failings, and I know it amuses you to no end, no matter what honeyed words slip from your rotten lips. I reach out to you now not for sympathy or to be mocked.

I judge myself unworthy of returning to Asgard, and I will not set foot upon the holy Bifrost until I have made my atonement. But I find myself cut off from our father and mother, and their wisdom, which I need now more than ever. So I ask you now, in the spirit of fraternal devotion, if you have any left in your ink-stained soul: Will you ask Odin why he does not respond?

### To Bruce Banner

Bruce, Doctor of the Sciences, Avenger, Friend.

I do not blame you for what happened on the shores of the Bay. How could I? You are but mortals, with a mortal's understanding of responsibility. The blame for the tragedy must be mine alone.

I set out alone on the path of atonement, but I find that I am already lost. I lack the wisdom to see where I went wrong. I need the guidance of my father, Odin, but he will not respond to my missives.

In fact... I am not sure what I want from you. Why would I think you could change Odin's mind? You are a brave and noble man, but you are just a man. If Odin will not speak to me, then I must accept that the answer I seek is locked within me.

I do not think I shall send this letter. I miss you, Banner. I hope you know that.

### To Steve Rogers

Steve, Captain, Avenger, Friend.

It does my heart good to think of your carousing with the great warriors in Valhalla. You truly deserve to be among them. In your passing, I saw my faults. I chased glory, all the while you set an example that put the gods to shame. You saved lives, not because the skalds would sing of you deeds, but because no matter how simple and lowly, each life was worth saving.

I wanted my father to tell me what to do, but the answer was with you all along. Now, it is in me. I will go into the world. I will save lives and do good for its own sake, because each life is worth saving.

In your honor, I will grow closer to you. When we meet again on Valhalla's field, I hope that I will have made you proud.

I will see you on the other side, Steven Rogers.