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[ That gives him pause. It strikes him, not for the first time, that Merlin is an intensely closed off person. He wonders about that. They talked a bit about Merlin's life back home, but not in any real depth. Sometimes, Yu gets the same feeling from Merlin that he gets from Rapunzel - the sense of some deeper happenings that they have a great unwillingness to reveal. Yu won't pry. In the end, all he wants is the best for his friend, and hopes that he doesn't feel too alone. ]
Considering how ridiculous he acts, hopefully most people won't take him too seriously. I hope your talk with him goes well.
If I had to guess, that's probably how she feels about it. I don't want most people knowing about Minato-san and I, necessarily, but I still let my close friends know.
Considering how ridiculous he acts, hopefully most people won't take him too seriously. I hope your talk with him goes well.
If I had to guess, that's probably how she feels about it. I don't want most people knowing about Minato-san and I, necessarily, but I still let my close friends know.
[ He tried not to be once. Funnily enough. When him and Athena had a mini argument about things before. He tried to explain where he was coming from, but she got so overwhelmed by everything she started blacking out again and he ended up having to knock her out again.
So it feels like he can't... shouldn't talk about it anyway.
This whole thing is making him feel lonelier than he did before honestly. He misses Gwen. He misses Lancelot. He misses Gaius. It's incredibly lonely going through a lot of the stuff he's been through and hasn't talked to anyone about it. At least not properly until he came here. Not in as much detail. ]
We'll see about that.
Sorry it ended up coming up the way it did.
So it feels like he can't... shouldn't talk about it anyway.
This whole thing is making him feel lonelier than he did before honestly. He misses Gwen. He misses Lancelot. He misses Gaius. It's incredibly lonely going through a lot of the stuff he's been through and hasn't talked to anyone about it. At least not properly until he came here. Not in as much detail. ]
We'll see about that.
Sorry it ended up coming up the way it did.
The original picture was a bunch of sparkles. I could have stuck with that if you wanted. [It's a dry tone, but he lifts his eyebrows in amusement as he starts programming things into ViViD.] Desert it is. Gimme a sec...[Typetypetype...] Cool. You sure you're ready?
I don't know, maybe I could make sparkles. [ He's joking..... Though really he wasn't serious about a desert either. That sounds dangerous?! ]
It's a good thing I can make water, isn't it?
[ He looks at the machine, then nods once. ]
As ready as I will be, I'm sure.
It's a good thing I can make water, isn't it?
[ He looks at the machine, then nods once. ]
As ready as I will be, I'm sure.
[well, here is England, coming to check up on Merlin. they still don't know each other very well, but Merlin is one of his own, and England wants to keep his citizens safe.
he rarely messages anyone, but Merlin is special. so, yeah. once the feed turns on, he clears his throat and looks directly into the camera]
Ah, hullo, Merlin. It's Arthur. Sorry to bother you. I just wanted to know how you were doing. Did you get one of those robots?
he rarely messages anyone, but Merlin is special. so, yeah. once the feed turns on, he clears his throat and looks directly into the camera]
Ah, hullo, Merlin. It's Arthur. Sorry to bother you. I just wanted to know how you were doing. Did you get one of those robots?
[ Well thankfully there is time for that, and this is definitely a good start. ]
Ah! It's been a while, hasn't it? I got one but I haven't turned it on. I was waiting to see how Shigeru's went first. We don't necessarily need two and ... I'm still working less here than I do at home so why bother, right?
[ Really, he just made friends with the right people to warn him against stuff like this, aren't you glad. ]
Besides, I can always enchant a cloth and a broom and they'll do all the work for me. I don't really need one.
Ah! It's been a while, hasn't it? I got one but I haven't turned it on. I was waiting to see how Shigeru's went first. We don't necessarily need two and ... I'm still working less here than I do at home so why bother, right?
[ Really, he just made friends with the right people to warn him against stuff like this, aren't you glad. ]
Besides, I can always enchant a cloth and a broom and they'll do all the work for me. I don't really need one.
[EYES YOU DEEPLY ANYWAY.]
You might want to talk to him personally about this. [Passing all these technicalities onto England, like any smart girl would.]
A-ah...
[Is she getting lectured by Merlin? Then again, he is a legendary wizard, so he Knows things.] The way you describe it makes it sound like something someone can live without.
[Which...well, she can't even say she can't live without it when she hasn't experienced it. She knows the love for her friends and family drives her, but it's probably not the same.]
You might want to talk to him personally about this. [Passing all these technicalities onto England, like any smart girl would.]
A-ah...
[Is she getting lectured by Merlin? Then again, he is a legendary wizard, so he Knows things.] The way you describe it makes it sound like something someone can live without.
[Which...well, she can't even say she can't live without it when she hasn't experienced it. She knows the love for her friends and family drives her, but it's probably not the same.]
[what a relief! England actually lets out a sigh]
I'm just a little wary of any gift from CERES. I have not activated mine, either. Though, I am curious as to how your friend's is doing.
I'm just a little wary of any gift from CERES. I have not activated mine, either. Though, I am curious as to how your friend's is doing.
[ Thank god he's smart... ]
Considering my friend has a phobia of germs, I might actually suffocate from cleaning products before the day is out.
Considering my friend has a phobia of germs, I might actually suffocate from cleaning products before the day is out.
I see. perhaps you'd like to get out for a spell?
[see that? he made a joke, but said it with a straight face. yep]
[see that? he made a joke, but said it with a straight face. yep]
[ England... please. ]
Do you just mean to escape or because you're asking for a free show?
[ Because that was a terrible joke....... ]
Do you just mean to escape or because you're asking for a free show?
[ Because that was a terrible joke....... ]
[a free... oh! England laughs sheepishly and shakes his head]
I promise, I'm not asking for a free show! I just was wondering if you'd like to come tea-shopping with me. That's all. [seeing magic would be nice, but England's not going to ask for something like that!]
I promise, I'm not asking for a free show! I just was wondering if you'd like to come tea-shopping with me. That's all. [seeing magic would be nice, but England's not going to ask for something like that!]
[ Look, England, you're the one making terrible jokes that sound like something else. ]
...I wouldn't have minded if you were. Isn't tea just... tea though?
[ Guess who isn't branching out past the tea he's used to. ]
...I wouldn't have minded if you were. Isn't tea just... tea though?
[ Guess who isn't branching out past the tea he's used to. ]
[just......... just tea.... England looks pale for a few seconds, reminds himself what era Merlin is from, and tries to keep calm]
A-ah... in this day and age, teas come in a variety of types and flavors! You can buy tea that tastes like cookies or fruit or even popcorn.
A-ah... in this day and age, teas come in a variety of types and flavors! You can buy tea that tastes like cookies or fruit or even popcorn.
[ Honestly... the tea he knows is probably a lot different too so... Fun. ]
You can get popcorn flavoured tea?! [ Guess what is something he's been getting fat on??? ] Where?!
You can get popcorn flavoured tea?! [ Guess what is something he's been getting fat on??? ] Where?!
[whoa! so much excitement suddenly!]
At the shop I'm going to, they have some. I haven't tried it myself yet, but I've seen it there. [whether it is good, or actually the flavor of popcorn remains a mystery to be solved]
At the shop I'm going to, they have some. I haven't tried it myself yet, but I've seen it there. [whether it is good, or actually the flavor of popcorn remains a mystery to be solved]
[ Someone actually has the mind of a child... sorry, England. He's suddenly standing up as well though, which means he isn't slacking off with work for once. Instead he might get glimpses of his dumb forest-themed bedroom. ]
Where should I meet you?
[ ...Well it got him to move. ]
Where should I meet you?
[ ...Well it got him to move. ]
[and he is just pleased to see Merlin get excited about something. it makes his heart swell when his citizens are happy]
How about at the entrance to the residential district? I can be there whenever you are free.
How about at the entrance to the residential district? I can be there whenever you are free.
[ He doesn't even know who he is... Well, he knows of the two different identities but........ well. ]
I'm going there now!
[ A cough, then: ] I don't think I'll last much longer in here.
I'm going there now!
[ A cough, then: ] I don't think I'll last much longer in here.
[ THROWS UP ON YOU ]
How am I supposed to find him? [ Thanks, Vietnam...
Though yes, she's getting lectured. ]
You probably can, but why would you want to?
How am I supposed to find him? [ Thanks, Vietnam...
Though yes, she's getting lectured. ]
You probably can, but why would you want to?
[right now? well, okay. England nods] See you in a few minutes, then.
[he turns off the feed. he tells his roommate that he's going out, then goes to the door and slides on his shoes. he's wearing his usual cardigan, so he doesn't need a coat. the weather is always nice in Cerealia, anyway. in a few minutes, England can be seen walking to the front of the residential district.
this was going to be so much fun! he gets to spend time with Merlin while educating him on tea. GOOD LIFE CHOICES]
[he turns off the feed. he tells his roommate that he's going out, then goes to the door and slides on his shoes. he's wearing his usual cardigan, so he doesn't need a coat. the weather is always nice in Cerealia, anyway. in a few minutes, England can be seen walking to the front of the residential district.
this was going to be so much fun! he gets to spend time with Merlin while educating him on tea. GOOD LIFE CHOICES]
[ He doesn't even reply before switching it off on his end, mostly because he's apparently raring to go to try some of this strange tea.
Merlin lives on one of the upper floors of the apartments so he has to wait a bit for the elevator before he makes his way down. Once there though, he'll step on over. ]
Let's go then!
Merlin lives on one of the upper floors of the apartments so he has to wait a bit for the elevator before he makes his way down. Once there though, he'll step on over. ]
Let's go then!
[WOW HOW GRACEFUL???]
Look for someone named England, or Arthur Kirkland! [I know, isn't she amazing.
And wow. She thought she grew out of this, but look at her now, being lectured by a wizard. This is a really good question though: why would she want to live without something when she can have it?]
I'm...not sure? [It's not something she has the answer to herself, as seen by her very confused expression.]
Look for someone named England, or Arthur Kirkland! [I know, isn't she amazing.
And wow. She thought she grew out of this, but look at her now, being lectured by a wizard. This is a really good question though: why would she want to live without something when she can have it?]
I'm...not sure? [It's not something she has the answer to herself, as seen by her very confused expression.]
[England chuckles at his enthusiasm] I thought tea was just tea.
[they are off on their tea adventure! countries dream about stuff like this, taking citizens to places they are fond of. at home, it's easy to get too busy, so there is very little time to bond with every citizen one-on-one. there's too many!]
[they are off on their tea adventure! countries dream about stuff like this, taking citizens to places they are fond of. at home, it's easy to get too busy, so there is very little time to bond with every citizen one-on-one. there's too many!]
Well, black tea is just tea. Sometimes we'd run out and Gaius would use weird concoctions and call it tea though... so this really should be a lot better than that.
[ Granted, he's only just learned Things recently from a certain other nation, but even then it's hard for him to process because the nation Vietnam refers to didn't exist in his time. What fun. ]
[ Granted, he's only just learned Things recently from a certain other nation, but even then it's hard for him to process because the nation Vietnam refers to didn't exist in his time. What fun. ]
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