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[England nods as they walk. he's also been thinking about how to approach the subject of his identity with Merlin. the last thing he wants to do is have a citizen think he's some weirdo]
I'm hoping the experience will at least be somewhat enjoyable for you. I like to think there's a flavor for everyone, even if you don't particularly care for tea.
I'm hoping the experience will at least be somewhat enjoyable for you. I like to think there's a flavor for everyone, even if you don't particularly care for tea.
[ But he is a weirdo. He already knows that!! ]
I didn't say I don't care for tea, it's just compared to here where you have different juices and sodas... there's a lot of choice.
[ But he's definitely willing to learn, this whole experience has been one incredible learning curve. Thankfully, he's the scholarly type. ]
I didn't say I don't care for tea, it's just compared to here where you have different juices and sodas... there's a lot of choice.
[ But he's definitely willing to learn, this whole experience has been one incredible learning curve. Thankfully, he's the scholarly type. ]
There is a lot of choice, especially in the modern world. [he looks up at the sky in thought] Even before I came to Cerealia, there were all sorts of strange foods and drinks I never got to try. Now that I'm here, I'm finding even more things. Going to an alien supermarket is absolutely mind-boggling.
We... really don't have much honestly. Well, I don't, I should say. It's not as though a servant is paid hundreds in gold for all the effort they put in. Here though... it's pretty amazing, isn't it?
A friend told me about green meat we can eat that tastes normal. How weird is that?
A friend told me about green meat we can eat that tastes normal. How weird is that?
Green meat. [England repeats, making a face. that doesn't sound very appetizing] I'm surprised someone actually tried that.
I don't know, Ema said it tasted like normal meat and just looked weird. [ Shrugs. ] I've probably eaten worse.
[ YEAH!! Though ah! He knows that name. Recognition shows on his face first, though then he looks as though he realises something else. ]
Well that probably explains a few things. I met him back at the carnival actually.
[ Though it's an incredibly good question, of course. Merlin pats her on the shoulder. ] Just something to think about. I doubt you'll be living for thousands of years here, and you probably won't remember when you go home anyway.
Well that probably explains a few things. I met him back at the carnival actually.
[ Though it's an incredibly good question, of course. Merlin pats her on the shoulder. ] Just something to think about. I doubt you'll be living for thousands of years here, and you probably won't remember when you go home anyway.
[She straightens up curiously!]
Oh! You did! He does introduce himself with his human name here more often. [And she went right ahead and killed his cover.] Mine is Sen. Sen Linh Đoàn.
[She looks over at Merlin's hand, and he's right. She can live fast and furious, but also--] Isn't it a little sad to forget someone you love because of our return home...friends too.
Oh! You did! He does introduce himself with his human name here more often. [And she went right ahead and killed his cover.] Mine is Sen. Sen Linh Đoàn.
[She looks over at Merlin's hand, and he's right. She can live fast and furious, but also--] Isn't it a little sad to forget someone you love because of our return home...friends too.
[He doesn't give a verbal response, but with a few keystrokes away they go into the arena. It's not quite so high in the air but it's hot and the wind blowing is just as hot, sand swirling a little bit as Hiro and Merlin land in the center of the arena. It appears more open than it really is; the surrounding area is just a backdrop Hiro designed. The only space they can move in is the actual arena filled with rocks and little pillars and the like.]
So...what do you think? Should be enough open space. [He's just. Leaving out what sort of monsters he programmed for the levels. This is fine.]
So...what do you think? Should be enough open space. [He's just. Leaving out what sort of monsters he programmed for the levels. This is fine.]
[Ema, huh? England files the name away for later. under, brave and/or foolish person] I'm sorry to hear that.
[they are coming to the shopping district now, and it's a buzz of activity, super busy. there must be some sales going on] Ah, looks like I picked a bad day to go shopping.
[they are coming to the shopping district now, and it's a buzz of activity, super busy. there must be some sales going on] Ah, looks like I picked a bad day to go shopping.
[ An arm raises to cover his face as wind blows sand towards his face. He's never actually been in a place like this before. Deserts just don't exist in Camelot, or even in Odin's Kingdom where he's from either. Snow is the most extreme weather he's witnessed. Sweat already crawls along the back of his neck, and he ends up tugging off his jacket to deal with the heat. ]
What kind of place is this?
[ He spins around on the spot, a little amazed that Hiro apparently designed something like this. In the meantime, he'll be yanking and tying his jacket around his waist, not knowing where else to put it. ]
What kind of place is this?
[ He spins around on the spot, a little amazed that Hiro apparently designed something like this. In the meantime, he'll be yanking and tying his jacket around his waist, not knowing where else to put it. ]
We ran from the caterpillar thing. [ But ah... ] Would you prefer I call you Sen or Vietnam?
[ Like he'll remember anymore. Wow.
Though he gives her a half shrug at that. ] Maybe, but you won't remember to be sad about it anyway. [ #Logic. ]
[ Like he'll remember anymore. Wow.
Though he gives her a half shrug at that. ] Maybe, but you won't remember to be sad about it anyway. [ #Logic. ]
[It's really not frustrating at all, the way Merlin is so distracted. Fay can easily tell that his mind isn't exactly focusing on work, but it's a slow day, and they aren't very behind on anything, so it's more endearing than anything.
He is more than capable of handling things anyway, so while he's been taking it easy, Merlin's daydreaming and distracted attitude aren't so inconspicuous that Fay is willing to let it go without saying anything.]
You've got a lot going on lately, hm?
He is more than capable of handling things anyway, so while he's been taking it easy, Merlin's daydreaming and distracted attitude aren't so inconspicuous that Fay is willing to let it go without saying anything.]
You've got a lot going on lately, hm?
[This wasn't his smartest idea, but he's at least programmed a failsafe mechanism so it won't get tooooo much hotter. He's not in his hoodie anymore and instead this is probably the first time Merlin's seen him in just a t-shirt and his shorts. Congratulations, feast your eyes on the noodle-child.]
This is a desert. It's hot and dry and barren but it's probably one of the best test arenas since we don't have to worry about moisture in the air or a ton of monsters. The sand'll absorb any spells that go awry, too. Or that's what I'm hoping anyway.
This is a desert. It's hot and dry and barren but it's probably one of the best test arenas since we don't have to worry about moisture in the air or a ton of monsters. The sand'll absorb any spells that go awry, too. Or that's what I'm hoping anyway.
[ Can't be much worse than medieval wild rat........ ]
It isn't that bad. ...Unless you aren't used to the crowds? [ Camelot--even the castle--was usually full of people running around. The only time he was bothered by it was when Ema tried to get him to race her to a restaurant in a crowd at rush hour. ]
It isn't that bad. ...Unless you aren't used to the crowds? [ Camelot--even the castle--was usually full of people running around. The only time he was bothered by it was when Ema tried to get him to race her to a restaurant in a crowd at rush hour. ]
Oh, no. It's not that. It's just a bother, is all. [but England doesn't look bothered. he still looks like he's enjoying himself] Come on, the store's this way.
If you say so. [ See? He didn't have to bring up any of the countries stuff for him to think of England as a weirdo! ]
I'm right behind you.
[ They duck through the crowd until they make it to the store. It's a lot smaller than he'd expected, but also cozier. The smells are definitely the best part though. ]
Wow--!
I'm right behind you.
[ They duck through the crowd until they make it to the store. It's a lot smaller than he'd expected, but also cozier. The smells are definitely the best part though. ]
Wow--!
[ Thankfully he isn't at the cafe today, because that definitely is a lot more hazardous when it comes to not paying attention. Fay seems to be quite content to help him out while he texts away anyway, occasionally laughing or smiling stupidly.
He jumps when Fay manages to sneak up beside him though, immediately tilting his CereVice away as he looks at him incredulously. ]
No? Not really?
He jumps when Fay manages to sneak up beside him though, immediately tilting his CereVice away as he looks at him incredulously. ]
No? Not really?
[ Hopefully it doesn't, because he's used to shitty English weather. Ah. Though it's fine. This is fine. Two dumb noodles in a desert won't be the end of the world. ]
Sounds complicated. Do we just have to wait or wander to find the boss fight for this level?
[ Hopefully it doesn't make things too difficult, anyway. ]
Sounds complicated. Do we just have to wait or wander to find the boss fight for this level?
[ Hopefully it doesn't make things too difficult, anyway. ]
[If there is one thing that seems to be universal, no matter what world he's on, it's that young people are incredibly obvious, jumpy even, when they're hiding something.
Merlin is certainly no exception. Fay chuckled to himself, making no move to try and see what he could be hiding on his CereVice.]
No? My mistake, then. It's just that I had no idea a little device like that could be so interesting.
[He pauses, seemingly deep in thought, then smiles serenely.] Though I suppose it depends on what you're using it for.
Merlin is certainly no exception. Fay chuckled to himself, making no move to try and see what he could be hiding on his CereVice.]
No? My mistake, then. It's just that I had no idea a little device like that could be so interesting.
[He pauses, seemingly deep in thought, then smiles serenely.] Though I suppose it depends on what you're using it for.
[England greets the store owner, earning a, "Hello, mister Kirkland" back. they know who he is, because he's been coming to this store for several months. it's kind of nice, something routine]
What do you think? [he heard that wow]
What do you think? [he heard that wow]
[ He looks down at the CereVice, and while it's folded up right now it can be bigger. Maybe Fay doesn't know all the functions yet but--
--he looks back up. ]
I'm texting? Well, it's still talking a while but I do this to practice.
--he looks back up. ]
I'm texting? Well, it's still talking a while but I do this to practice.
[ After how the other explained this store to him he isn't surprised by the familiarity, but he's also busy looking around at all the different jars and cases piled up around the shop. There are tiny portions out for testing or just to smell too. ]
How long has there been this many types?
How long has there been this many types?
[England moves over to a wall in the back, where some of the more stranger flavors are]
Oh, I'd say within the past fifty years, or so, more of the modern flavors have been added. But there have been many different types of teas for hundreds of years. [aha, here is the popcorn flavor! England pulls out the container, opens it to smell. huh, a mild buttery flavor]
Oh, I'd say within the past fifty years, or so, more of the modern flavors have been added. But there have been many different types of teas for hundreds of years. [aha, here is the popcorn flavor! England pulls out the container, opens it to smell. huh, a mild buttery flavor]
That's such a short time. [ For the strange flavours, though maybe he should have expected the length of everything else. ]
I still have so much to catch up on.
I still have so much to catch up on.
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