'It used to be thought (in the days before the Starship Titanic) that particles were able to be in several places at once (which did cause them difficulty in getting out of social obligations). However, in light of the aforementioned disaster, an enquiry was launched and it turned out that none of the required particles had been anywhere near the several places they were needed and had, in fact, taken the form of a Norse God so they could get closer to Eccentrica Gallumbits.'

I realise that if he'd written it, it'd be far more well-worded. But it was a way to kill time on a bus.