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[hulkbusted]

Crowdsourcing this one since I haven't found the answer myself.

My mother was a tree and a needle, as well as being who she was. My father was lightning and a thread. Who am I?

[ooc: Someone might be a tad retributive, in a very low-key way, about someone else's intrusive interest in his lack of a sex life. ]

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[hulkbusted]

I kind of got that from him. He's kind of a big, blond jock.

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[asofwar]

What is a jock?

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[hulkbusted]

Someone more into physicality than intellectual pursuits.

[Adding after a moment's consideration of who he's talking to.]

They often have to learn strategy to succeed in team efforts.

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[asofwar]

He is perfectly capable to lead a team. He should be perfectly capable to lead a whole kingdom.

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[hulkbusted]

I'll leave that to you Asgardians to hash that out.

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[asofwar]

What I mean to say is - he is. I would not have followed him into so many battles, had I not trusted his ability to think.

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[hulkbusted]

I'm sure you know him better than I ever will.

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[asofwar]

Surely.

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[hulkbusted]

I'll see if I can find more riddle-minded people to help me on this, but thanks, Sif.

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[asofwar]

Apologies, if I have wasted your time.

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[hulkbusted]

I should be apologizing for wasting yours.

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[asofwar]

You needn't. I chose to answer - and you have not.

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[hulkbusted]

Then we can call it even. Stop by whenever you want. I always have sandwiches.

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[asofwar]

I shall remember that.

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[hulkbusted]

It's not exactly burnt offerings, but the whole lapsed Catholic thing sticks.