[ Max is enough of a comics nerd to recognize the Marvel version of Thor, which is cool and all, but it unfortunately reminds him that his world's Thor is no longer here with him.

But that's nothing to dump on the new guy. Max leans against a wall, looking thoughtful when he responds. ]

Yeah, I guess things aren't always as requited as people think they are. I mean, I don't know your situation or anything, obviously. But in my experience, ending a conversation isn't the same thing as ending a fight.

For what it's worth, though, maybe your friend's just not from the same time as you. Like, before you two worked it out.