Resignation Hearing ID 0631 - June 22, 2012

Name: Stella Moon - ID T453

Date of tendering resignation: June 20, 2012

Reason(s) for tendering resignation:

- Thor never showed up

- Mr. Fury ignores my attempts at conducting any therapy session

I was requested to have a session with Loki who almost murdered me

Present at the hearing: Fury, Nicholas, Hill, Maria, Coulson, Philip, Moon, Stella

N.F. Now I understand why you feel shaken by the recent events, but there is absolutely no reason to quit. Are we done here?

S.M. Sir, I don't think you see the issue. I almost died, I—

N.F. But you did not. You were safe.

S.M. I believe it is clear that agent Barton was present there against his orders. I hardly think sheer luck qualifies as a safe working environment. Or is it SHIELD's way to care for its employees? Hoping we won't die and paying something to our family when we do?

P.C. Miss Moon, we accept that it was not a good decision on our part to send you in there.

S.M. Sure, now that I want to quit you accept what I had been saying all along. How convenient.

N.F. Stella, I'll be honest. We do not have the time and energy to find someone else to fill your role.

S.M. That's flattering, sir, but—

N.F. Furthermore the Avengers started to trust you already. We would like to keep that up. They are not the type that would just accept a new shrink at this point.

S.M. I understand, sir. But you also have to understand that I am not a spy, not an agent, not a fighter. Yesterday I was really scared. And that card when I got home…

P.C. Miss Moon, we checked the apartment all around. It's all clear.

N.F. It's Loki. He likes to be dramatic.

S.M. Sir, I think you do not take me seriously. I want to quit. Tell me what my notice period is and after that I shall be on my way.

N.F. Stella, I will not accept your resignation. So now that we are clear about that, what if you tell us what you need to continue your work with us? So we can move on.

S.M. I don't think—

N.F. We get Thor. Just for you.

S.M. Thor is coming here to collect Loki.

N.F. Right. But we'll make a deal with him so you can talk to him. A session if you like. What else?

S.M. You, sir. Once a week. I have nothing to report on you. I need something or I'll get fired. That means we'll be in the same situation as right now but I won't have a recommendation letter. I need you to cooperate with me.

M.H. Sir?

N.F. Alright. Alright. One session per month. That's what I can offer. What else?

S.M. As I said, my main problem is that I don't feel safe. What happened was scary and there is still no indication it would not happen again if I continued working here.

P.C. This is a valid concern, Miss Moon.

S.M. Thank you.

N.F. Exactly.

S.M. I'm glad you understand. I can't—

N.F. Yes, I do understand. You'll have to train.

S.M. I— what?!

N.F. You'll get basic SHIELD training. Say, every Tuesday and Thursday evening? We have the best coaches. It'll help in your everyday life as well. You'll feel safe this way.

S.M. But I am not a fighter.

N.F. Not yet, Stella. As I said, our trainers here are marvellous. Hill?

M.H. I'll schedule the training for next Tuesday.

N.F. Great. So is that all? I formally reject your resignation. Are we clear?

S.M. Yes sir.

N.F. Perfect. You are dismissed.

File ID: 42016 - June 23, 2012

Name: Thor Odinson

Species: Asgardian

Date of birth: 964 A.D.

Place of birth: Asgard

Citizenship: Asgardian

Occupation: God of Thunder, Prince of Asgard

Family status: It's complicated - (former?) love interest: Dr. Jane Foster

So here I am on a Saturday afternoon in my office with Thor on the couch and his hammer on the little, fragile coffee table. Fury didn't accept my resignation and clearly decided that my usual working hours can be modified to his liking as well.

"Are you sure it won't break my table?" I ask pointing at the hammer.

"Well, you can always try to move it," Thor winks. He seems relaxed which is great since he is here to pick up his mischievous brother who escaped his prison in Asgard.

"Very funny," I respond. It makes him smile wider. He motions towards the hammer.

"Go on, Stella Moon," he says.

"But just so we are clear, if I do lift your hammer, I'll quit this job and move to Asgard."

"We would welcome you there, just like any lady warrior," Thor nodded.

"I am not a warrior," I reply as I stand up and grab the handle of the hammer. It doesn't move as I try to lift it.

"It happens to the best," Thor smiles.

"Right. Can you move it, please?" I repeat and he finally does as I ask.

"Perfect. Thor, I am really grateful that you squeezed in a session with me today. Can I by any chance count you in for further—"

"Look, Stella, I am here to take Loki back to Asgard. I am sorry about what happened, you know he is… well, he likes tricking people. But he is not that bad."

"Hundreds died during his little New York trip. I wonder what you would consider bad."

Thor crosses his arms clearly not impressed with my remark. "I am not saying he doesn't have problems, just that he is not that bad."

"Did you agree with his sentence?" I ask wondering if Thor had anything to do with Loki getting out of his prison.

He shrugs. "I think it is good to have him where we can see him. For his safety."

"Do you think he is in danger? He seems pretty powerful to me."

He smiles at me in a way that one would at a child who doesn't understand the hard reality of the world around them. "Stella, I know you got scared of him, but weak mortals like yourself can confuse a truly powerful god and a trickster."

"I am not sure what you mean, Thor. Are you saying your brother is weak compared to other gods? Do I get it correctly that he broke out of an Asgardian prison designed, built and guarded by Asgardians?"

He shifts slightly. "Yes," he finally says. As I keep looking at him confused, he sighs and continues. "Look, it's hard to explain if you don't know our world. The point is that Loki is my little brother and I want to protect him because I know he would do the same."

"Really? He didn't seem to actually want to protect you. According to the reports he actually dropped you off the Helicarrier in a glass box."

"He must have known I would survive it."

It is surely an interesting experience to see Thor defend his brother so fiercely knowing what I know about Loki. I wonder how he would feel hearing Thor's words about him.

"Alright. So would you be able to return to further sessions with a sort of regularity? I am convinced it would be highly beneficial for you."

He frowns. "I don't really see the point," he admits. "I heard from Barton and Banner that you are not such an innocent lady when it comes to this," he vaguely motions around.

"Then why did you agree to come and talk to me?"

"I would never miss the chance to entertain female warriors. I highly respect them."

"You were obviously misinformed. As I said, I am no warrior." Thor just smiles. "Talking about ladies, you apparently got in a close relationship with a physicist named Dr. Jane Foster."

"Apparently? Who told you about that?"

"I read about it. Every one of you have files on them. A collection of reports and information SHIELD knows about an agent," I explain further.

"Jane is my friend, you can tell that to anyone who likes digging where they shouldn't."

"I am only asking because before meeting her you were determined to kill off a a whole nation and break the peace treaty your father had made with them. But after you met her…"

"Hey," he interjects raising his hands. "I did not want to kill off a whole nation. I wanted to punish them for breaking into the palace."

"And break the peace treaty," I repeat.

"No. You don't understand," Thor hisses. "It was never about peace, they just accommodated my father so he would not execute them all. Peace is not some goods you can provide for something. Peace is a commitment. You cannot use it to cover up your atrocities. And it is certainly disgraceful to hide behind a treaty you accepted because you feared for your worthless life, isn't it?" He smirked. "But make no mistake about it, they never did intend to keep what they promised, Stella. If they had, they wouldn't have broken in, they wouldn't have waited for us when we went there to question them."

I sit in silence for a few seconds processing how wise Thor seems now talking about politics as opposed to his assertions about his brother. "Still, you didn't want to do any of that after spending some time on Earth," I repeat. "You never pursued that case after that, did you?"

He shrugs. "Meeting humans did change me. But it wasn't only Jane. It was the human species. They are so different."

"How so?"

"Well, they have about seventy years to live. Still they strive to make the most of it. Yes, they tend to get petty and argue over insignificant nothings, but in the next moment they can be generous and kind and honest."

"What about Asgardians?" I ask.

"It's all much slower for us. We feel we have time for everything. But then we lose someone and we realise we are captives of time just like everyone else."

"Do you think a lot about things like this?"

"I was raised to be the king of my people. I learned a lot of things but found that it is way more interesting to come up with my own thoughts about them." He smiles at me, perfectly oblivious to my amazement, and stands up. "Stella Moon, it was a delight to talk to you, but now if you excuse me I have to go and get Loki back to safety."

I don't bother to mention to him that Loki is the one who poses danger not the other way around. He probably wouldn't understand it anyway.