"Pretty peaceful, ayup?"

"Ayup."

The two old men sat in companionable silence, watching monsters and demons walk by. A few jeered at them, getting a cheerful wave in return. None dared to enter, despite their overwhelming power, because --

zap

Behind them, Loki fell over dead, the anti-god trap surrounding the bench triggered by his attempt to sneak in. Not even the trickster could fool it into thinking he was just another human. Another spying attempt, failed.

"Beautiful day, innit?"

"Innit."

The two old men sighed happily, secure in their little microcosmic bubble of society, while all around them the world went crazy as all the mythical elements of history came to life and wrecked havoc.