Texas, America -- these places meant absolutely nothing to Gannicus. Not that he let on; he nodded carelessly, as if he frequently popped in to Dallas for a drink on the weekends.

Asgard, however, he had heard of. Gannicus laughed abruptly, thinking it clearly a joke.

"Many a time have I been hailed a god, but in truth I am a man of more earthly pursuits," He grinned around a fresh mouthful of hot dog. "What moved thought to assume so?"