"Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression you were not born in Asgard? And yes, I do realise that it is distinct from Midgard. My own home is not on Earth." He was sure that there was no way that Asgard could be older than Heaven, but he also knew that pursuing the issue was probably not the wisest course.

He was rather surprised by the cougar's acting like Earl Grey, and knelt to tickle it under the chin experimentally. "Why exactly are you so defensive about being ill?" he asked softly. "I doubt it was something you could help. We just want more information so that we can decide whether or not your counterpart is in danger as well."