Alvin's somewhat overbearing declaration suited Hogun's tastes, and it suited those Asgardian Warriors even more...
As for that slight hint of "threat" in his tone...
Who cared about that?
A Superman who could scatter tens of thousands of enemy troops all by himself was right no matter what he said!
Besides, most of what Alvin said was true...
He had only blurred the purpose of the future Earth army's involvement a little, presenting their experimental participation as a show of "resolve."
But the strong deserved respect!
His attitude was perfectly clear: I'm not as magnanimous as you think!
The only reason I can tolerate you testing me is that I consider you "comrades in arms"...
And "comrades in arms" had to be treated with respect!
That same treatment was now due to Stark and the others, as well as the other forces from future Earth who had come here.
Once Hogun understood Alvin's attitude...
He stepped forward and clasped Alvin's wrist firmly. "We welcome any friends who can make our enemies bleed..."
As he spoke, Hogun glanced at Steve and Frank standing nearby, as well as the others scattered across the battlefield. Grinning, he said, "You've proven your strength!
I'd gladly stand atop our enemies' bones and take off my hat to you..."
Alvin smiled and nodded, then looked toward the Asgardian Warriors, who were worked up a short distance away. He called out, "You should be cheering by now...
You're not acting like Asgardians!
Do I need to 'airlift' some drinking cups over here for you to smash before you remember how to celebrate a victory?"
As he spoke, Alvin spread his arms as if embracing the entire battlefield. He took a deep breath, savoring the moment, and shouted, "This is victory!
Our victory!"
Volstagg wasn't disappointed that his