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[And then Hiro sent Merlin home with a sunburn. But really, he gestures for Merlin to start heading for a slant of rocks providing minimal shade.]
With this level we've gotta do some walking. I didn't set the boss too far from the start because it's a desert and this is our first practice run, but there're a couple of smaller monsters programmed in.
[He pauses, pointing off to the distance at such a creature.] Like one of those guys. Think you could take him on?
With this level we've gotta do some walking. I didn't set the boss too far from the start because it's a desert and this is our first practice run, but there're a couple of smaller monsters programmed in.
[He pauses, pointing off to the distance at such a creature.] Like one of those guys. Think you could take him on?
Oh that caterpillar. [Oh she remembered alright.] Whichever you prefer. I suppose Sen is much shorter.
[WOW!
And...okay actually that makes sense.] Interesting, that is true. Sad, but still true. Are you living life just like that? Finding love even though you won't remember?
[WOW!
And...okay actually that makes sense.] Interesting, that is true. Sad, but still true. Are you living life just like that? Finding love even though you won't remember?
You'll get there, all in good time. [England comes over to join Merlin, carrying the container of popcorn-flavored tea] Here, smell. See if you like it.
[ It's okay Athena can rub after sun on for him u//u.
It's alright, he'll live! As it goes though the rocks might help slightly but it still feels as though he definitely didn't wear the right clothes for this. He wears boots most of the time, this was a Huge Mistake. ]
Smaller. [ He looks towards Hiro as if he's crazy. ] This is smaller?
[ And really it isn't as though he can't, but it isn't going to be easy in a place as barren as this.
He should have brought Excalibur with him... Seriously. ]
I mean... probably. It's going to be more difficult with this kind of weather, but let's try it. Get behind me.
[ Which means yes, he's going to do it from this kind of distance. ]
It's alright, he'll live! As it goes though the rocks might help slightly but it still feels as though he definitely didn't wear the right clothes for this. He wears boots most of the time, this was a Huge Mistake. ]
Smaller. [ He looks towards Hiro as if he's crazy. ] This is smaller?
[ And really it isn't as though he can't, but it isn't going to be easy in a place as barren as this.
He should have brought Excalibur with him... Seriously. ]
I mean... probably. It's going to be more difficult with this kind of weather, but let's try it. Get behind me.
[ Which means yes, he's going to do it from this kind of distance. ]
That one. I had a few problems with it that night. [ Though ah. ] I might forget sometimes, but I can try.
[ But he gives her a tiny shrug. ] It isn't as though my life here is at all similar to at home.
[ But he gives her a tiny shrug. ] It isn't as though my life here is at all similar to at home.
[ He looks towards him when England steps forward, leaning to smell the container. ] Isn't the taste what really matters?
Yes, but the aroma is also important. We can't really taste everything in the store to see if we like it, so most tea-drinkers rely on smell to get a hint of what it might be like when it's brewed. We can get half an ounce, and that will make about four cups. That should at least give you the opportunity to see if you like this, or something else.
[England is still SO EXCITED, wondering what Merlin will do. he can't stop from grinning pleasantly]
[England is still SO EXCITED, wondering what Merlin will do. he can't stop from grinning pleasantly]
It is? [ He takes another sniff, looking at England rather confused. ]
I mean it smells like popcorn, doesn't it? [ Does it?! ] I'm still new to smelling it, so you'd be a better guide on that. But I can try it. Maybe... something with strawberry? Do they have strawberry?
[ England... hopefully you'll be proud when he probably exits with a million samples. ]
At the cafe we work at there's a really nice orange tea--actually maybe we get it from here?
I mean it smells like popcorn, doesn't it? [ Does it?! ] I'm still new to smelling it, so you'd be a better guide on that. But I can try it. Maybe... something with strawberry? Do they have strawberry?
[ England... hopefully you'll be proud when he probably exits with a million samples. ]
At the cafe we work at there's a really nice orange tea--actually maybe we get it from here?
[it does smell like popcorn, but England wonders about the taste. it's probably mild, maybe? well, he'll hang onto the container]
Oh, yes. There are a few strawberry flavors. There's a plain strawberry black tea on that other wall. [he nods his head over to the right] And I think I recall seeing strawberry cheesecake a while back, but I don't know if they have that anymore. Otherwise, you'll have to check labels and see if strawberry is mixed in with some of the teas. Probably in a fruit or summer medley, or something like that.
Oh, yes. There are a few strawberry flavors. There's a plain strawberry black tea on that other wall. [he nods his head over to the right] And I think I recall seeing strawberry cheesecake a while back, but I don't know if they have that anymore. Otherwise, you'll have to check labels and see if strawberry is mixed in with some of the teas. Probably in a fruit or summer medley, or something like that.
[ Both of his eyebrows fly up at that. ]
Strawberry cheesecake?! [ Why was he ever introduced to cakes of the new century. Hopefully England isn't too surprised to find out that his legendary wizard is actually just a glutton when given the opportunity. It's a nice change though... ]
...Would they have apple pie, too?
Strawberry cheesecake?! [ Why was he ever introduced to cakes of the new century. Hopefully England isn't too surprised to find out that his legendary wizard is actually just a glutton when given the opportunity. It's a nice change though... ]
...Would they have apple pie, too?
I know there's apple cinnamon around here... [he starts scanning the wall until he finds the dessert section. sugar cookie, gingerbread, chocolate] Ah, here it is. Apple pie! [he hands the popcorn container to Merlin before pulling out the apple pie tea container and opening it. the aroma of this one is sweet and apple-y, with lots of cinnamon] You can see that there are pieces of apple actually in the mix.
[He nods enthusiastically.]
I understand, I understand. I didn't have a chance to try something as novel as texting before coming here, so it's something I need practice with as well. You're just more dedicated to it than I am.
I understand, I understand. I didn't have a chance to try something as novel as texting before coming here, so it's something I need practice with as well. You're just more dedicated to it than I am.
They actually have it? [ He's surprised, honestly, but maybe he shouldn't be. It's impressive that there are actually apple pieces in the mix too. He wordlessly takes the container, not even needing to smell it to want to try it. ]
Which is your favourite?
Which is your favourite?
Should I start texting you more as well then? [ He does put the CereVice down now though, but honestly there's nothing bad on it. He's probably texting a couple of people at once. ]
My favorite? [HMMMM... England considers, before scanning the room] That is a bit difficult to answer. Honestly, my favorite changes every so often. As for the types, I think black tea would be what I drink most. But when it comes to flavor...
[England closes his eyes, deep in thought. yes, he takes this question very seriously. a few seconds later, he's made his decision and he opens his eyes]
Well, there is a blend this store makes called a Taste of London, and I think that's been my favorite while I've been in Cerealia. It's actually what I came to get today.
[England closes his eyes, deep in thought. yes, he takes this question very seriously. a few seconds later, he's made his decision and he opens his eyes]
Well, there is a blend this store makes called a Taste of London, and I think that's been my favorite while I've been in Cerealia. It's actually what I came to get today.
[He blinks, genuinely surprised.] That would be wonderful. I'd like that a lot, actually. Are you sure you won't get sick of seeing me at work and texting?
Taste of London? [ He repeats it back once England finishes, wondering whether London is a place or some kind of... fruit or??? He has no idea. Though he does know once thing: ] Then I'll try some of that too.
[ How many is he buying?! ]
[ How many is he buying?! ]
I do that with other people too. What's the problem? [ Fay, I think you underestimate his ability to talk... about pretty much anything. ] Besides, you probably understand everything to do with this-- [ He indicates to the shop, meaning magic ] --than most people.
[He should have thought this through but hey. He shrugs in response even as he looks at the abomination he's created, already drawing the silver cylinder housing his gunblade out of his pocket.]
You don't wanna see the boss fight if you're already worried about this. [But okay Merlin you know, you do you. He's going to zip behind him to watch in anticipation, already also trying to time when the weather's going to shift in the arena.]
You don't wanna see the boss fight if you're already worried about this. [But okay Merlin you know, you do you. He's going to zip behind him to watch in anticipation, already also trying to time when the weather's going to shift in the arena.]
No problem, it's just nice of you to offer. [He nods agreeably, though he does shrug slightly as well.] Though, whether it's here or through text, I certainly don't mind discussing magic, either.
Splendid! [he's buying, no matter how many samples there are] Let's take all these up to the register, then, and we'll see if they have that strawberry cheesecake still available. I'll grab that, and a few ounces of the Taste of London. Oh, and we should get you some tea bags. I'll show you how to use them.
[ Look, Merlin just likes to complain. Even if it was the size of a dog he'd probably still find fault in it. It's only when Hiro is behind him though that he properly takes in the size of the thing. It's probably actually only the size of a car, really. He's just being a pain.
And considering there isn't much humidity in the air, it's going to have to be something dry.
He already has a plan though. Both of his hands raise up, palms flat towards the floor a little in front of him. ]
Cume þoden. [ He pronounces it clearly, loudly enough that the spell is quick to unfold. Hiro will first see the sand on the floor start to shift before a mini tornado seems to start growing right in front of them. Sand blows up into it and it seems to capture the heat from the wind too. The further forward it crawls, the bigger it gets until it looks like it's starting to reach up towards the top of the dome.
The creature didn't really stand much of a chance, it's swept up and spun around, eventually getting spat out through a higher point and over the area. Where ever it ends up landing, it's safe to say it'll snap its neck.
:) ]
And considering there isn't much humidity in the air, it's going to have to be something dry.
He already has a plan though. Both of his hands raise up, palms flat towards the floor a little in front of him. ]
Cume þoden. [ He pronounces it clearly, loudly enough that the spell is quick to unfold. Hiro will first see the sand on the floor start to shift before a mini tornado seems to start growing right in front of them. Sand blows up into it and it seems to capture the heat from the wind too. The further forward it crawls, the bigger it gets until it looks like it's starting to reach up towards the top of the dome.
The creature didn't really stand much of a chance, it's swept up and spun around, eventually getting spat out through a higher point and over the area. Where ever it ends up landing, it's safe to say it'll snap its neck.
:) ]
Well it can be anything. Liiiiike how have you been settling in?
[ He draws out the word as he switches the topic a little, but he's genuinely curious because he doesn't know too much about Fay's life before this. ]
[ He draws out the word as he switches the topic a little, but he's genuinely curious because he doesn't know too much about Fay's life before this. ]
Right. [ Tea bags he's tried due to that being the only thing he could find in the supermarket though, so: ] I've used tea bags before though, so you don't have to worry about that. Unless these taste different?
[ A beat, then: ] It's all I could find before.
[ A beat, then: ] It's all I could find before.
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