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[Exactly, she knows the nature of projects. Especially projects in topics she has no clue in.] Thank you.

Ah? Well, I suppose I do love, a lot, but not that kind of love. It's...a little bit hard to explain, but there many difficulties should I fall in love. That and I have experience. [She talks shit because she watches Kdrama. Merlin has 999034098304 times more experience AND he believes love is real?!]

[ He actually leans against the bookcase now, crossing his arms as he listens to her. ] What kind of difficulties?

[ He still doesn't know about her... country thing............... Amy............ ] And what kind of experience are you talking about? Things are different here.

[IT BEGINS RIGHT ABOUT NOW.]

Well, I'm immortal. [Or was, since they took that away here.] And I represent a country, so technically, I should be looking after people so they can fall in love. Not really do the same.

You're immortal? [ Look, he doesn't know about himself yet but do you see him holding back-- (actually post-Freya he does so let's not go there) ]

And you... represent a country? Is that a place like Italy? [ Why is Italy the first country he thinks of? That's a secret but ah... ] I don't believe that though, it's still different here. We don't have the same responsibilities here as we do at home.

Yes. [Ah, well, he'll be immortal and he'll be hitting on girls in no time. Thanks Freya. Even though that was super sad.]

And yes, just like that. Italy has his own representation too. [And wow, wonder why he thought Italy? Not England?!] Well...you're right, but I'm not entirely sure how I would feel to experience something, and then lose it all once I go home.

[ NO HE ... holds back........ wow what do you take him for?! ]

Isn't that... weird? I mean... Are there others like you, or? [ He doesn't know what England is... England existed post-Arthurian legends sorry. ]

But really, don't you think it's better to have loved and lost then never loved at all?

[A ROMANTIC. LIKE TAME FRANCE.]

Oh! Yes there are many of us. Your country is here too, England. Or so he is known in modern history, I believe. [Her British history sucks, SORRY. She doesn't want to tell him anything that could be wrong, because her accounts of England are mostly from, gasp, France.]

The thing is...[She crosses her arms and frowns deeply in thought.] I am not sure if I can make the comparison at all. Because of I haven't really loved in such a way. Would losing be too lonely for someone who lives forever?

[ It never surfaced again after Freya :( ]

England? [ He has no idea who England is, also ironically, Merlin (or Emrys) is actually from Wales... funtimes, huh!!! ] I'm sorry, I don't...?

[ But then he's shaking his head because she's moving on. ] I think it might be for a little while, but isn't letting no one in at all even lonelier?

[True...but I saw what he left in Athena's inbox?!]

Oh...hmmm...what other names did he go by. Britannia, I think. [And whoa Welsh!!!]

How to say... [It is lonely as hell. She doesn't even have her family here, but she's used to it.] I think I'm already accustomed. I believe the company I already have, friends, new family, it's nice.

[ HE HASN'T MET FREYA ICLY AMY!!!!!! shut up ]

Britannia? [ He gives her a wince, mostly because none of this is making sense to him. ] But either way, I can't believe that. You shouldn't believe that either. They're nice, but they all offer different feelings and emotions.

Love is... [ He stops there, then offers: ] Well I'm not really sure, but I've seen it? It's something that makes you a stronger person, that gives you something new to live for, to see more beauty in the world...

[ Vietnam............ ]

[EYES YOU DEEPLY ANYWAY.]

You might want to talk to him personally about this. [Passing all these technicalities onto England, like any smart girl would.]

A-ah...

[Is she getting lectured by Merlin? Then again, he is a legendary wizard, so he Knows things.] The way you describe it makes it sound like something someone can live without.

[Which...well, she can't even say she can't live without it when she hasn't experienced it. She knows the love for her friends and family drives her, but it's probably not the same.]

[ THROWS UP ON YOU ]

How am I supposed to find him? [ Thanks, Vietnam...

Though yes, she's getting lectured. ]

You probably can, but why would you want to?

[WOW HOW GRACEFUL???]

Look for someone named England, or Arthur Kirkland! [I know, isn't she amazing.

And wow. She thought she grew out of this, but look at her now, being lectured by a wizard. This is a really good question though: why would she want to live without something when she can have it?]

I'm...not sure? [It's not something she has the answer to herself, as seen by her very confused expression.]

[ YEAH!! Though ah! He knows that name. Recognition shows on his face first, though then he looks as though he realises something else. ]

Well that probably explains a few things. I met him back at the carnival actually.

[ Though it's an incredibly good question, of course. Merlin pats her on the shoulder. ] Just something to think about. I doubt you'll be living for thousands of years here, and you probably won't remember when you go home anyway.

[She straightens up curiously!]

Oh! You did! He does introduce himself with his human name here more often. [And she went right ahead and killed his cover.] Mine is Sen. Sen Linh Đoàn.

[She looks over at Merlin's hand, and he's right. She can live fast and furious, but also--] Isn't it a little sad to forget someone you love because of our return home...friends too.

We ran from the caterpillar thing. [ But ah... ] Would you prefer I call you Sen or Vietnam?

[ Like he'll remember anymore. Wow.

Though he gives her a half shrug at that. ] Maybe, but you won't remember to be sad about it anyway. [ #Logic. ]

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?

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.

That caterpillar must've been a real...fan. [INDEED.] That is fine. I use both equally, so I do not mind.

[Thinking about it like that.] I suppose it is very different. For all of us. Which do you find easier?

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. ]

[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.

[ 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.

[Considering she knows what happens at the end of the legends? It's going to be tough.]

Destiny? So...did you not agree to this in the beginning?

[ And never ending loneliness. You only know one version, Vietnam, do you know the version where he never dies. ]

You've got to be joking, right? Arthur was the biggest prat I've ever met.

[AH...THAT VERSION. Well he should tell her that version too. When he finds out. She needs to teach him how to stay youthful.

Also, kind of rude and kind of unsurprised about this.]

Ah yes that's right, you did mention that he was...hard to work with. What made you change your mind?

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