[He leans back on the counter, tilting his head slightly.]
I've been settling in as well as can be expected, I think. It's difficult, not having my companions here with me, but I'm sure many people here feel the same way. [He considers.] Though I do like being able to read things on this world, that's new.
I've been settling in as well as can be expected, I think. It's difficult, not having my companions here with me, but I'm sure many people here feel the same way. [He considers.] Though I do like being able to read things on this world, that's new.
[Merlin, you poor thing] Oh, I'm talking about empty tea bags. You'll fill the empty bags with the blends we get. [he nods to one of the containers] There are also infusers you can buy, but the bags will do you well for now. I think they sell them at the register. [up we go with our canisters to the register]
I don't think that's it... But. [ He pauses. ] Here is definitely easier though. I can actually have a day off, and it isn't every day something or someone tries to kill me. It's been a nice change, honestly.
[ ????? Yeah. ]
[ ????? Yeah. ]
Who are they? You're companions, I mean. [ He leans back on his chair to look at Fay properly. He leaves his CereVice on the table, and if Fay looks it over now he might find the same person is sending the texts at the moment.
Really though, he's interested to hear about Fay's life pre-Cerealia. ]
Really though, he's interested to hear about Fay's life pre-Cerealia. ]
[ How confusing. He looks at England and tilts his head a bit. ] But how do you get the tea inside?
[ ...For a so-called genius there are times when ... well. He follows him without another word though. ]
[ ...For a so-called genius there are times when ... well. He follows him without another word though. ]
[He does glance at the CereVice, but only for a moment, since it's not really his main focus.]
Well, there's Kuro-min, who is sometimes a scary ninja, but is mostly tall, dark, and grumpy. [Sorry not sorry, Kurogane.] Syaoran is a good kid; he's very earnest and one of the smartest people I've ever met. Mokona is... [Fay makes a gesture: one hand flat, palm up, and the other a few inches above it and curved so that he's indicating a roughly round shape.] Mokona. Our translator and, you could say, our mascot.
[He smiles faintly, dropping his hands.] There's a princess we're all very fond of too. We visit her as much as we can.
Well, there's Kuro-min, who is sometimes a scary ninja, but is mostly tall, dark, and grumpy. [Sorry not sorry, Kurogane.] Syaoran is a good kid; he's very earnest and one of the smartest people I've ever met. Mokona is... [Fay makes a gesture: one hand flat, palm up, and the other a few inches above it and curved so that he's indicating a roughly round shape.] Mokona. Our translator and, you could say, our mascot.
[He smiles faintly, dropping his hands.] There's a princess we're all very fond of too. We visit her as much as we can.
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There's a few of you, then? Though... [ He gives Fay a smile. ] Why do I get the feeling Kuro-min isn't his real name? [ Fay what kind of gay description is that??? ]
But you aren't with the princess anymore?
But you aren't with the princess anymore?
There's a few of us, yes. [It is the best and most accurate description how dare. He shrugs, not ashamed in the least for using a ridiculous nickname.] It's Kurogane, but he likes the silly names more.
[He shakes his head.] The princess has to stay in her own country for certain reasons, so she no longer travels with us.
[He shakes his head.] The princess has to stay in her own country for certain reasons, so she no longer travels with us.
[She raises both her brows immediately, since Cerealia is Special, having a bit of work to keep alive, sometimes.
But Merlin has been doing that every day?] Honestly, I never realised that having to babysit a future king lead to that much danger. You're very brave.
But Merlin has been doing that every day?] Honestly, I never realised that having to babysit a future king lead to that much danger. You're very brave.
[...?] The bags are open. You put the tea in, then close them up, the same way you would do with... a normal... bag... [right?]
The ones at the supermarket were sealed? [ Arthur don't think of him as an idiot... please. ]
[oh, now he sees where the confusion lies!] Right. These tea bags are empty, and open at first. They're so you can make your own. [he sets each canisters down at the register, then picks up a packet to show to Merlin. it reads 60 Disposable Filter Bags on the top, then underneath, for Loose Tea] They're easy to use, and you simply toss them when you're finished. They give a cleaner cup than an infuser might.
[that last part probably doesn't matter to Merlin, but...]
[that last part probably doesn't matter to Merlin, but...]
Oh. [ Then again after a pause: ] Oh. That would... make a lot more sense, wouldn't it? [ He laughs awkwardly. ] But what's an infuser?
He does? [ Fay, he still doesn't know you very well, but he finds that Hard to believe. ]
Well she is a princess, they have... responsibilities. But you must miss her.
Well she is a princess, they have... responsibilities. But you must miss her.
[ Well. Maybe it's exaggerating a little, but he reaches up to run a hand through his hair. ]
I wouldn't say brave, but it isn't like I have any choice. It is my destiny, after all.
I wouldn't say brave, but it isn't like I have any choice. It is my destiny, after all.
[so they have popcorn and apple pie tea at the register. England asks if strawberry cheesecake is still available, and it is! there are just a couple samples left, which is perfect, he will take both, so that he may try it too] An infuser is like a tea bag, only it's usually made out of metal or silicone, so you don't toss it. You can open it, fill it with some of the tea, then put it in your cup. After you're done, you rinse it out, so that you can use it again. Usually, they look like little balls, but nowadays, you can get infusers in all shapes and sizes.
[the store clerk helpfully hands over an infuser. it's shaped like a little robot... England side-eyes it for a moment. because. robots. but thinks it's quite fitting for the setting] Y... es... This a tea infuser.
[the store clerk helpfully hands over an infuser. it's shaped like a little robot... England side-eyes it for a moment. because. robots. but thinks it's quite fitting for the setting] Y... es... This a tea infuser.
[ And he jumps a mile, not expecting her to come crashing in. Hopefully Fay is in the back or something. ]
Sen?! [ Ah... with the shock her human name slips out, which is less natural but he's surprised. ] What? No! I mean... I thought as Shigeru activated his it would be best to wait.
Why? What's happening?
Sen?! [ Ah... with the shock her human name slips out, which is less natural but he's surprised. ] What? No! I mean... I thought as Shigeru activated his it would be best to wait.
Why? What's happening?
[ They're building up quite the selection here. Though he does take the infuser to look at it better. The little holes do seem bigger than using a bag, that's for sure. He can see why both he and Arthur might be a little wary of the robot form it has. But. ]
Can I... get one of these for someone else?
[ Because he still hasn't realised Arthur is going to try and pay for it all :( Stop. ]
Can I... get one of these for someone else?
[ Because he still hasn't realised Arthur is going to try and pay for it all :( Stop. ]
Hm? Oh, sure. Just add it to the pile. I'm going to go find the Taste of London. Did you want anymore samples?
[did you want a robot infuser? there are other infusers, the clerk points out again. there is a small section dedicated to infusers behind them, and there are the typical balls up there, along with ships, and cats, and even a Loch Ness monster]
[did you want a robot infuser? there are other infusers, the clerk points out again. there is a small section dedicated to infusers behind them, and there are the typical balls up there, along with ships, and cats, and even a Loch Ness monster]
Uh-- [ He's momentarily distracted by the clerk who seems to be trying to get him to either change his mind or take more. He takes half a step back, oddly uncomfortable then pushes the robot infuser down onto the table. ]
Really, no she likes robots-- [ h e l p. He turns then to look for Arthur, a little out of his element. Apparently he isn't as used to the more pushy sort of shop keepers. ] Arthur? This is fine. Really.
Really, no she likes robots-- [ h e l p. He turns then to look for Arthur, a little out of his element. Apparently he isn't as used to the more pushy sort of shop keepers. ] Arthur? This is fine. Really.
[he's coming back! don't worry! he's got his London tea, which he puts on the counter] If you say so. I'd be happy to get you more samples. [out comes his CereVice]
[ You'd think he'd have learned by now after working in a cosplay cafe where people get a little... well. Still, it's Arthur's words that make him pause. ]
What?
What?
[telling the clerk he wants samples of these, and then, for himself, three ounces of the Taste of London. he'd get more, but he has... a lot of tea]
Hm? [eloquent, these two]
Hm? [eloquent, these two]
i can't deny he makes a lot of dumb faces why do you think i need 250 slots
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[ He twists to look at him. ]
"Get me more". I hope you aren't suggesting... [ Finish your sentences?! ]
"Get me more". I hope you aren't suggesting... [ Finish your sentences?! ]
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