[ ah... merlin gets her. she frowns as she's hit, and she doesn't even flinch or react violently to it. ]
It's something I'm working on. [ she says gently, tapping the cake with the teeth of her fork. she doesn't look him in the eye when she says it, too. instead, she looks at the empty space next to merlin. she can't look him in the eye like this. not right now. ] I've just gotten used to doing things on my own, even when I was little. [ her mother died when she was eleven, after all. and it's not like there were a lot of kids in the cosmos space center that she was able to make a lot of friends. ]
Also, [ now she looks him in the eye, eyes soft. ] you shouldn't hit princesses.
It's something I'm working on. [ she says gently, tapping the cake with the teeth of her fork. she doesn't look him in the eye when she says it, too. instead, she looks at the empty space next to merlin. she can't look him in the eye like this. not right now. ] I've just gotten used to doing things on my own, even when I was little. [ her mother died when she was eleven, after all. and it's not like there were a lot of kids in the cosmos space center that she was able to make a lot of friends. ]
Also, [ now she looks him in the eye, eyes soft. ] you shouldn't hit princesses.
[ it is going to be difficult, and she's slowly working towards fixing it... maybe someday in the future, she'll learn to depend on people. but for now, she'll keep doing things on her own. there are people relying on her; she can't let them down. ]
I'll do what I can.
And you should respect them, of course. [ she'd say something about dancing because she'd really like to see him dance but she'd rather not get the dress damaged because he steps on it by accident.
and even hold her hand!! but ah... she'll contain herself. she really likes how warm he is, okok. ]
I'll do what I can.
And you should respect them, of course. [ she'd say something about dancing because she'd really like to see him dance but she'd rather not get the dress damaged because he steps on it by accident.
and even hold her hand!! but ah... she'll contain herself. she really likes how warm he is, okok. ]
Then you should have bowed when I came back earlier, [ she says, a mischievous smile on her face. it looks like she's been waiting to say this for a while, too. ]
But I'm kidding. Don't do that.
[ it's not like she knows what princessss do, anyway. she's been called "princess" many times, but it's only because she only got what she wanted before. ]
But I'm kidding. Don't do that.
[ it's not like she knows what princessss do, anyway. she's been called "princess" many times, but it's only because she only got what she wanted before. ]
Some people deserve it, even if they're in a high position.
[ just keeping it real here. ]
I mean, I had to grab a policeman by the arm to flip and throw him because he was being a jerk to me.
[ she also called a prosecutor an arrogant jerk while in court... so... you know... she totally gets it. (she still wants special treatment, though.) ]
[ just keeping it real here. ]
I mean, I had to grab a policeman by the arm to flip and throw him because he was being a jerk to me.
[ she also called a prosecutor an arrogant jerk while in court... so... you know... she totally gets it. (she still wants special treatment, though.) ]
[ her eyes just narrow at that. ah... ]
Is that why you got veggies thrown your way?
Is that why you got veggies thrown your way?
[ there is no judgment here, nope...
curiously, she asks: ] And he's changed because of you?
[ this is nice. merlin telling her about what it's like where it's from. it's always a lot of fun getting to know her friends. ]
curiously, she asks: ] And he's changed because of you?
[ this is nice. merlin telling her about what it's like where it's from. it's always a lot of fun getting to know her friends. ]
It sounds like he isn't so bad after all, even if he doesn't give you any breaks.
[ she can't help but smile at that. but she hides it by stuffing her mouth with cake. once she's swallowed: ]
Who are Guinevere and Lancelot?
[ she can't help but smile at that. but she hides it by stuffing her mouth with cake. once she's swallowed: ]
Who are Guinevere and Lancelot?
[ her eyebrows twitch at the mention of forgery. surely circumstances back then were different, but where she's from, forgery is not to be taken lightly. especially in the court of law. and she's immediately reminded of professor means, one of the people she despises so much. but his reasons for falsifying evidence is different, though. it was for his self-gain.
merlin, on the other hand... his intentions seem different. ]
That's not right. [ she can't hide it. she's just not pleased with it. ] But I'm sure you meant well. Especially if he really deserves to be knighted.
merlin, on the other hand... his intentions seem different. ]
That's not right. [ she can't hide it. she's just not pleased with it. ] But I'm sure you meant well. Especially if he really deserves to be knighted.
[ she can't say anything now, so she thinks of ways to change the subject. she'd rather not argue with him over this. and actually, she'd rather not argue with him, of all people. he has a good heart, and that's what's important. ]
I'm sure Arthur will do something about it when he becomes king.
[ there???? was that good enough???? ]
I'm sure Arthur will do something about it when he becomes king.
[ there???? was that good enough???? ]
[ no wonder lancelot sounds so important to him. she can't say she knows how it feels to have a friend like that, but she is literally empathising with him this very moment.
her hands make way for one of merlin's, and she cups it with both of hers. some tears fall down her face, feeling guilty and upset. at what, even she doesn't know. she's only crying because his sadness is resonating in her heart. ]
Don't apologise, Merlin!
her hands make way for one of merlin's, and she cups it with both of hers. some tears fall down her face, feeling guilty and upset. at what, even she doesn't know. she's only crying because his sadness is resonating in her heart. ]
Don't apologise, Merlin!
I'm not upset! [ yes she is, though... she also feels the loneliness he feels. damn her empathy... ] And don't call me an idiot, idiot.
[ she's a princess right now, and you're supposed to show respect! she smiles and wipes her tears with the back of her hand when he says he shouldn't have brought it up. ]
It's fine. You can tell me anything.
[ she's a princess right now, and you're supposed to show respect! she smiles and wipes her tears with the back of her hand when he says he shouldn't have brought it up. ]
It's fine. You can tell me anything.
[ her sad expression turns into a pout and she pokes him on his cheek once. cheer up, sad koala. ]
I've always been like this. When people feel a strong emotion, I end up feeling it too.
I've always been like this. When people feel a strong emotion, I end up feeling it too.
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