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Mm, right. [another nod] When you're doing single cups, like this, you put the tea in the cup, then pour the hot water directly over it. That is supposed to help make the flavor richer.
[ pls ]
We don't follow the same calendar as what's used here. I'd say something like 19 Winters? For Arthur it's probably 20?
[ Complicated. ]
We don't follow the same calendar as what's used here. I'd say something like 19 Winters? For Arthur it's probably 20?
[ Complicated. ]
[ Sweats. ]
That's it? You aren't normally... like this.
That's it? You aren't normally... like this.
Well I can do this part, it's the same as any other tea, right?
[ England pls. ]
[ England pls. ]
[you pls, Merlin]
A-ah... it's... I suppose? [hopefully Merlin will feel differently once he tries the flavor. this is England's favorite in Cerealia, after all]
A-ah... it's... I suppose? [hopefully Merlin will feel differently once he tries the flavor. this is England's favorite in Cerealia, after all]
To prepare [ He amends, when it looks like England might be having a heart attack.
IT'S OKAY ]
IT'S OKAY ]
Exactly. I had to try and work it out, but that seemed the most accurate. [ A beat. ] It could still be wrong.
You're-- [ He tries to step aside. ] Very... touchy today?
It's no different than any other research. [It's said idly as he thinks this through.] You start making diagrams and charts and comparisons and start running tests to see what does and doesn't work...magic as a whole is still magic isn't it? [He pushes his sweaty bangs up from his forehead to see, nudging Merlin to point out what looks like a giant scorpion monster not too far ahead.]
Besides, it's not like we don't have a ton of time on our hands here. I don't think there's a whole lot actually banned in the colony anyway.
Besides, it's not like we don't have a ton of time on our hands here. I don't think there's a whole lot actually banned in the colony anyway.
Am I?! Have you seen yourself?!
[ Not that it's terrible, but this is the girl who seems pretty distanced when it comes to physical contact. ]
[ Not that it's terrible, but this is the girl who seems pretty distanced when it comes to physical contact. ]
That sounds like a lot of effort, why can't I just... try it? [ Hiro... if you want legitimate research on this you might have to be the one to observe. He'll literally try something and say "yes" or "no" and that's it.
And why is it always giant scorpions... thank god he hasn't met them at home yet. ]
It doesn't seem like it.
[ He does indicate for Hiro to stay behind him again though this time it isn't because of the risk that he'll be swept into a tornado, just that he isn't sure how damaging the spell will be. ]
Ástryce! [ It seems like nothing happens at first, until the blast hits the scorpion thing like a harsh gust of wind. Harsher than anything natural. If it were human it might have died on the first try from being crushed by the force of it. It skitters slightly. His hand raises up then: ]
Ic þé wiþdrífe [ This time the force is harder, sends the thing flopping to the floor even further back probably with a broken tail and limbs. There's little chance of it moving again. ]
And why is it always giant scorpions... thank god he hasn't met them at home yet. ]
It doesn't seem like it.
[ He does indicate for Hiro to stay behind him again though this time it isn't because of the risk that he'll be swept into a tornado, just that he isn't sure how damaging the spell will be. ]
Ástryce! [ It seems like nothing happens at first, until the blast hits the scorpion thing like a harsh gust of wind. Harsher than anything natural. If it were human it might have died on the first try from being crushed by the force of it. It skitters slightly. His hand raises up then: ]
Ic þé wiþdrífe [ This time the force is harder, sends the thing flopping to the floor even further back probably with a broken tail and limbs. There's little chance of it moving again. ]
What kind of questions are they going to ask?
[ NOTHING HE'S JUST CONFUSED AF ]
[ NOTHING HE'S JUST CONFUSED AF ]
That isn't it! [ How is he supposed to explain this?! But at least he's mostly free now.
Then he's looking around, wondering if some weirdass potion was left out.
??? ]
Then he's looking around, wondering if some weirdass potion was left out.
??? ]
Because if you try it and it backfires you might end up dead, dude. [Just a thought. This is how the analytical mind works.] Trust me, I know what I'm doing. I drafted designs for my team's armor over, like, a couple of days. [Because clearly that's a Long Time. Also the fact there are giant scorpions in Merlin's home world disturbs me, I'm so glad. Anyway.
He's absolutely observing the spells as Merlin goes and tests and practices, nodding in approval.]
…they're all spells I've never heard of. [The language, he means. He doesn't recognize it at all.] I almost want to strap a camera to you and send you out to fight real monsters. They never said you were capable of this kind of magic.
[Okay but who's they? We just don't know.]
He's absolutely observing the spells as Merlin goes and tests and practices, nodding in approval.]
…they're all spells I've never heard of. [The language, he means. He doesn't recognize it at all.] I almost want to strap a camera to you and send you out to fight real monsters. They never said you were capable of this kind of magic.
[Okay but who's they? We just don't know.]
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