God-powers? That's something to boast about. I'm born of Asgard, lately of Midgard, lately of... weird traveling caravans of power-holders, people with magic.

[he hesitates slightly; it's obvious he's thinking over exactly how much to say next. this is not a creature who's been trained in the art of telling a diplomatic half-truth without a blink. still, his tone holds nothing but friendly interest.]

I'm not unfamiliar with that sort of gift! So, that's kind of interesting... Which god?