Ginny looked at the Laser Hammer in the middle of the coffee table, then at the honest-faced Richard...
The little girl covered her mouth and shrieked as she jumped up and circled Richard several times. Then she grabbed his hand and shouted, "Richard, you're so cool!
The hammer, the hammer..."
Nick retrieved his knockoff hammer in amazement, then rushed over and tried the Laser Hammer again...
Although Mjolnir still refused to cooperate, Nick no longer cared...
He turned, leaped onto Richard's back, and waved his fist triumphantly at the dumbfounded Thor. "Hurry up and take off your hat to the king...
My brother's a king now!
Pay your respects to the king..."
Before Thor could do anything, Stark was the first to object. He stood up and grabbed Mjolnir's handle, but no matter how hard he pulled, the hammer wouldn't budge...
After failing, Stark urged his godson Little Harry to give it a try too...
Then, when Little Harry failed, he shrugged at Stark like a little grown-up before excitedly dashing over to the still-dazed Richard and giving him an enthusiastic high-five and hug...
"Nice work, Richard. You'll be the best king ever!"
Little Harry's adjustment to his new life hadn't been smooth sailing, and Richard had helped him more than anyone.
The oldest of the children, Richard was like a kind big brother, always patient and forgiving with his younger brothers and sisters.
He was also much more attentive than Nick, always noticing when one of them was troubled and offering the best help he could.
In that regard, Richard did even better than Alvin...
Amused, Alvin watched Mindy yank Nick off Richard's back, then jump up herself, wrap her arms around Richard's neck, and plant an excited kiss on his cheek...
Turning, he put an arm around Fox's