The New York sky was blanketed in heavy gray clouds when Thor stepped out of the car, his stride firm and resolute. The sharp morning wind tugged at the hem of his dark overcoat as he crossed the stone courtyard of an imposing building.

The echo of his shoes filled the marble corridors — steady, deliberate — as if each step carried the weight of an inevitable decision. He walked with unshakable determination, ignoring the curious glances that followed him. His eyes, cold as steel, were locked o