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...For?

[ Look all he knows is that Athena went to him for advice, nothing more and nothing less. ]

I heard you might have had a pretty nice date, and you might be seeing someone now. That's worthy of congratulations, isn't it?

[ His response is much slower now, simply because he doesn't really know what to say. In one way there's relief because he doesn't have to bring it up on his own with someone, on the other hand...hadn't she asked him to keep quiet?

Which is partly why the reply Yu gets might not be the best. ]

I'm seeing lots of people right now? From my apartment I can even see a strange alien crossing the street.

[ Help.

This would have been less weird in person tbh. ]

[ Yu has to choke back a surprised laugh at the response. Nice dodge, Merlin. That was 100% believable. ]

If you're seeing lots of people, I think Athena might be disappointed. :(

If you're worried, she's the one who told me.

[ Look, when you're this awkward....... ]

I know she asked you some things before. She told me that.

I just haven't spoken to anyone about it.

She told you? Yeah, she'd spoken to me a few days ago. Actually, I encouraged her to talk to you. I had a feeling things would work out.

How are you feeling?

She asked me to keep quiet about it, though I could still tell Shigeru because I live with him.

I still haven't properly told him though. [ YU STOP HE CAN'T DO THIS. ]

Do I have to answer that?

That's understandable. I think I can see why she wouldn't want it to be a big thing.

:) I guess I'll let you off the hook this time. I'm glad for you both.

I haven't even been here that long either. She makes me happy though, that's what is important.

I don't know what to say really.

When did you arrive? I don't think I ever asked.

You don't have to say anything. Maybe I should stop teasing people when I find these things out...

Around a month ago. [ He works fast... I guess. But no, this is partly why... it isn't serious. They just make each other happy. That's fine. ]

Sorry. It isn't that I don't want to, I've just never needed to before.

I've been here for about three months, myself. A month... did you show up in that swamp level?

First relationship?

I see. The rubbish and the swamp, yes.

Something like that. It's not as though I exactly had time at home.

A friend of mine from home showed up at the same time you did. I heard about the garbage level. That one was grosser than usual...

To be honest, I know what you mean, on both counts. Well, sort of. Busy?

More confusing when you aren't used to the technology of this place really. I've been through worse.

[ When you've fallen face first into horse muck....... well...... ]

You do? Though definitely. Arthur runs me ragged most of the time.

I've heard about the different worlds and time periods people come from. It must be a shock.

Yeah. I'd never been in any kind of relationship myself until I got here, and that wasn't until about two weeks ago. Although, I'm not exactly sure you could call it a relationship. It's complicated. [ Half a beat. Arthur... His name is Merlin, he does magic, and he knows an Arthur? That's... he's not going to just assume. He ought to hear him out, first. ] Arthur?

From what I've gathered, I've probably had the most to catch up with. Even my friend Rapunzel had more of an idea of some things than I did.

Though I didn't realise you were either. Congratulations? I know what you mean by complicated at least. We aren't calling it dating. [ Though... ] Prince Arthur. Though from what I've heard, people that know of him here know him as a King instead.

[ Considering he's never hidden that he's Arthur's servant...... ]

I'm his servant.

Oh, you know Rapunzel? She lives with us. She asked me to tutor her in texting after she arrived. I'm sure you've had other offers, but if you ever have any questions, I wouldn't mind answering.

Thanks. We haven't called it that, either. Actually, I'm still just trying to figure out where it is we stand...

Yeah, King Arthur sounds right. I'm pretty sure I've heard of Merlin being his wizard, or his advisor. So you know him as a prince, and you work as his servant?

I've known her since I first got here, I didn't know she moved though. What happened? Though maybe I should be thanking you for looking after her? :)

Then I know how you feel. [ Amazing........ ]

The stories people have heard here sound a lot more... amazing than the reality. Arthur has no idea of what I am. Or what I can do. Maybe one day I'll be able to tell him, but the Arthur at the moment is blinded by his father. He believes magic to be evil.

There was an accident in her old apartment, and there was a vacancy in our place, so I thought I'd ask her to come live with us, instead. Anyway, not at all. It's great having her around.

It's strange, isn't it? But I've got Athena to thank for helping me figure a few things out. I'm just going to talk to him and be honest about my feelings. I'm sure the same goes for you and Athena as well. As long as you talk things over, everything will be fine. It's clear you care about each other a lot.

Evil... [ That's ... well, a little depressing. ] Sometimes the stories that people create about each other can be pretty different from the reality. But that doesn't mean we can't set things right. I hope you can tell Arthur the truth one day.

Well at least she didn't only mess up my apartment in the end. Watch her with the kitchen appliances :) [ He's teasing.... ]

It's strange. I have so much more time here, so it's easier to just feel everything, I guess? It's nice.

Don't worry about it, I've already come to accept that's a long way off. One day Arthur will be the Once and Future King, but he isn't ready yet.

Actually, she's teaching me how to bake.

I know what you mean. I keep busy, but even so, there isn't the same sense of urgency. In a weird way, it's more relaxed, despite everything that goes on. That's one of the reasons I decided to try dating in the first place. There didn't seem to be a good reason not to follow my heart.

One day we'll all set things right with our worlds, and you'll get the chance you've been waiting for.

She set my microwave on fire. [ THAT WAS BOTH OF THEM...... ]

Exactly. Even when I'm working it isn't the same kind of life or death situations I'm used to.

I don't know about that. Maybe one day. The important thing is keeping him alive for now.

... maybe I will have to be careful.

Yeah. Over the course of the past year, my friends and I were working to stop a serial killer. Combat was a way of life. But here, I just focus on my job and school, most of the time.

So he can become the king, right? I think you'll be alright. I'm sure your other friends believe in you, too.

Just a little.

Sounds difficult. There, I mean. Here is a lot easier when it's "normal".

Right.

[ It's suddenly a lot more clipped though... because it's a difficult topic. ]

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