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[ why this... why this!! she's totally panicking now, and she's slowly getting dizzy. ]
You don't make sense.
[ in her head, she calls to widget to stop talking, and thankfully, he says nothing more. and so, athena speaks again. ]
May... be we should call it a night.
[ because she doesn't want things to get any more weird. ]
You don't make sense.
[ in her head, she calls to widget to stop talking, and thankfully, he says nothing more. and so, athena speaks again. ]
May... be we should call it a night.
[ because she doesn't want things to get any more weird. ]
[ He really has no idea what he did wrong here. Since crushing his hand (thanks Athena) she's only been getting weirder and weirder.
Why are girls so complicated. ]
...Not the first time I've heard that. [ He shifts back then though, moving to sit up instead. He rubs at the back of his neck, his other hand that's still connected to hers going slack. ]
And it is getting pretty late I guess.
[ Too late. ]
Why are girls so complicated. ]
...Not the first time I've heard that. [ He shifts back then though, moving to sit up instead. He rubs at the back of his neck, his other hand that's still connected to hers going slack. ]
And it is getting pretty late I guess.
[ Too late. ]
[ it is getting pretty late, and it shows by how high the moon is... ai would probably worry if she came home late, especially since she didn't say where she was going.
she slides her hand away from merlin's and slowly gets up, even putting on her shoes back in the process. ]
You know, you might be right. I'm really weird.
[ and she picks up her bag, then looks at him. ]
Do you need help with the blanket?
she slides her hand away from merlin's and slowly gets up, even putting on her shoes back in the process. ]
You know, you might be right. I'm really weird.
[ and she picks up her bag, then looks at him. ]
Do you need help with the blanket?
[ It had to be late enough for the candles to show properly really. They need to cool before he can put them away anyway. Once she's up he moves as well, tugging his boots back on and then finally shaking out the blanket. That done, he lays it flat. With a glance and a flash of gold it folds itself.
Guess who uses magic for their chores? This guy. ]
All done.
I need to put this back to normal though first. [His hand moves towards the candles, and with a quick look the lights go out, leaving them mostly in darkness. There's only the light from the moon now. Thankfully it doesn't take long for a candle to cool, especially one that's not really had the flames attached for that long. Sort of.
He dumps them in a bag, then shoves them inside his own bag. The blanket follows after.
If Athena wants to leave in the meantime she's free to go, though he'd obviously(?) prefer it if she didn't. ]
Guess who uses magic for their chores? This guy. ]
All done.
I need to put this back to normal though first. [His hand moves towards the candles, and with a quick look the lights go out, leaving them mostly in darkness. There's only the light from the moon now. Thankfully it doesn't take long for a candle to cool, especially one that's not really had the flames attached for that long. Sort of.
He dumps them in a bag, then shoves them inside his own bag. The blanket follows after.
If Athena wants to leave in the meantime she's free to go, though he'd obviously(?) prefer it if she didn't. ]
Edited (html.....) 2016-02-21 16:50 (UTC)
[ merlin doesn't have to worry about anything. athena just watches him and waits, and once the candles are out, helps serve as a light with widget on her neck. not that widget really helps a lot in keeping things illuminated, but he's still a source of light. ]
How come you don't always say anything when you use your magic? [ the spells, she means. ]
How come you don't always say anything when you use your magic? [ the spells, she means. ]
[ Once everything is back in his bag he pulls it onto his shoulder, both hands flattening towards the ground. He doesn't murmur anything, but slowly they start to sink again, revealing the hiding place to the gardens again. ]
It depends on the type of spell. Moving objects I've been able to do since I was young. It was one of the reasons I knew I had magic, it's instinctive. Other spells require... direction.
[ He shrugs. ] Over time it'll get easier to do things non-verbally though, I think.
It depends on the type of spell. Moving objects I've been able to do since I was young. It was one of the reasons I knew I had magic, it's instinctive. Other spells require... direction.
[ He shrugs. ] Over time it'll get easier to do things non-verbally though, I think.
[ okay, now it's getting chilly, but not too cold. but athena just walks without making a comment on their scenery. ]
That's lucky. We always have to talk and make note of what we're doing in court. [ which is true, but ahe's only kidding with comparing lawyering to magic. that's all she can do, anyway. ]
That's lucky. We always have to talk and make note of what we're doing in court. [ which is true, but ahe's only kidding with comparing lawyering to magic. that's all she can do, anyway. ]
[ He looks confused at that, mostly because he still doesn't really know how a courtroom runs. ]
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
Well... We just talk a lot. Objection! Hold it! Take that! Got it!
[ that's not giving him a visual of court at all ]
"I'm presenting evidence that this crime was commited on blah blah blah", that kind of stuff. And it lasts for hours!
[ that's not giving him a visual of court at all ]
"I'm presenting evidence that this crime was commited on blah blah blah", that kind of stuff. And it lasts for hours!
[ He digs in again, taking another mouthful. ]
Only someone crazy wouldn't like this. [ Only he should finish eating before trying to speak so that comes out muffled. Hopefully Ai still understands what he's saying though. ] You really didn't have to but... I'm glad you did.
[ Pudding heaven........ ]
Only someone crazy wouldn't like this. [ Only he should finish eating before trying to speak so that comes out muffled. Hopefully Ai still understands what he's saying though. ] You really didn't have to but... I'm glad you did.
[ Pudding heaven........ ]
How is that similar at all? [ He's smiling though, shaking his head because ... Athena??? Though there is one thing he's getting out of this. ]
It's a shame you don't do that here, it'd be interesting to watch.
It's a shame you don't do that here, it'd be interesting to watch.
[ her line of logic is very special, okay... you're a goner, hugh o'conner...
when merlin says that, she stiffiens and stops in her tracks for a split second. she's suddenly pressured. she's only been involved in six cases so far. she's a total novice. and while she does end up winning, she knows that some silly things happen in the courtroom. merlin would not want to see or hear those things.
he'd judge her even more. ]
The lawyers that they employ here ars only corporate lawyers... They aren't attorneys of law, like I am back at home. It's kind of sad! I miss being in court.
There are movies about trials, though. If you're ever curious on how the proceedings go. I know one that's really funny, too.
[ do you want to watch legally blonde, merlin?! ]
when merlin says that, she stiffiens and stops in her tracks for a split second. she's suddenly pressured. she's only been involved in six cases so far. she's a total novice. and while she does end up winning, she knows that some silly things happen in the courtroom. merlin would not want to see or hear those things.
he'd judge her even more. ]
The lawyers that they employ here ars only corporate lawyers... They aren't attorneys of law, like I am back at home. It's kind of sad! I miss being in court.
There are movies about trials, though. If you're ever curious on how the proceedings go. I know one that's really funny, too.
[ do you want to watch legally blonde, merlin?! ]
[ You want to talk about pressure Athena? Try having people telling you that you're a legend who apparently becomes the greatest sorcerer of all time. A court trial is so little in comparison!!! Thankfully he doesn't think any of that... and thankfully she never cross examined a parrot.
She isn't as silly as some lawyers! (yet) ]
A movie? [ He hasn't attempted any of that yet Athena... one step at a time. ]
She isn't as silly as some lawyers! (yet) ]
A movie? [ He hasn't attempted any of that yet Athena... one step at a time. ]
[ at least athena can smack those people for you, merlin. she can't hit anybody in court! not that she should be hitting anybody in general... ]
It's like a storybook, but on tv! It'll make more sense once you start watching one, I swear.
It's like a storybook, but on tv! It'll make more sense once you start watching one, I swear.
[ SHE REALLY SHOULDN'T BE HITTING ANYONE...
Though still, it might be a surprise when he still shakes his head at her. ]
Stories are told orally in my time. Most books just contain information. Noble lines. Medicine. Y'know. [ He shrugs one shoulder. ] I wouldn't mind trying it though.
Though still, it might be a surprise when he still shakes his head at her. ]
Stories are told orally in my time. Most books just contain information. Noble lines. Medicine. Y'know. [ He shrugs one shoulder. ] I wouldn't mind trying it though.
[ merlin seems to get what a storybook is, so she decides not to explain what it is. ]
Then... let's watch a movie sometime. How's that sound? It doesn't even have to be about law! I just want to show you what it's like living in my world.
[ it can be a movie about magic!! is harry potter. whoop. ]
Then... let's watch a movie sometime. How's that sound? It doesn't even have to be about law! I just want to show you what it's like living in my world.
[ it can be a movie about magic!! is harry potter. whoop. ]
[ The bright side to all of this is that she seems to have stopped acting as weird now... the other side of it is that it sounds like these movies last a while and he doesn't know how he'll keep his attention on that with... her there...
He doesn't mention that though, of course, and instead turns his head to look at her. ] Sounds fantastic. Just let me know when?
[ Ah... fake magic :T ]
He doesn't mention that though, of course, and instead turns his head to look at her. ] Sounds fantastic. Just let me know when?
[ Ah... fake magic :T ]
[ yes, she's definitely brightened up now. it's the night, but she's still so sunny. ]
I'll send you a text. And then you have to reply in five seconds.
[ she's not completely serious about the latter. ]
I'll send you a text. And then you have to reply in five seconds.
[ she's not completely serious about the latter. ]
[ ...Impossible. ]
What if I'm working elsewhere? How will I know? [ Do you know how many jobs he has now, Athena???? Well technically 2 with 2 for special events but that isn't the point now is it. ] That's hardly being fair now is it?
What if I'm working elsewhere? How will I know? [ Do you know how many jobs he has now, Athena???? Well technically 2 with 2 for special events but that isn't the point now is it. ] That's hardly being fair now is it?
I wasn't serious.
[ she just wanted to see how he'd react, tbh. ]
But I'll definitely text you. Or you can let me know when you're free.
[ she just wanted to see how he'd react, tbh. ]
But I'll definitely text you. Or you can let me know when you're free.
[ He shakes his head, definitely not serious when he says: ] Sometimes I never know with you.
Give me a day and a time and I'll make sure I am.
Give me a day and a time and I'll make sure I am.
[It's fine, Ai is versed in the art of food-in-mouth language.]
I like sharing with others! At our place, I always make sure to have some on hand because Athena likes pudding too.
You probably come from a place where something like this hasn't been made yet, right?
I like sharing with others! At our place, I always make sure to have some on hand because Athena likes pudding too.
You probably come from a place where something like this hasn't been made yet, right?
[ eventually, they reach their apartment building. athena messed up and she knows it, so it's time to fix things before the night ends. ]
I had so much fun. Thanks, Merlin.
I had so much fun. Thanks, Merlin.
[ Probably for the best ... he isn't stopping until this pudding is completely gone. ]
Has anyone ever told you how nice you are? I can't imagine sharing this with anyone. [ He glances up at her final question to wipe his mouth with the back of his hand. A shake of his head, then: ] If we want something sweet we have berries.
Has anyone ever told you how nice you are? I can't imagine sharing this with anyone. [ He glances up at her final question to wipe his mouth with the back of his hand. A shake of his head, then: ] If we want something sweet we have berries.
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