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...
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.]
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.
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.
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?
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.
[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 he won't find out for a very long time so ... doubtful.
But yeah. ]
He saved my life. [ Simply..... ] I mean it still hasn't been easy, but he went against his father and went to get something that would be used to cure me. [ What he doesn't mention is that he'd taken a poison for him and was on his deathbed for that reason... ah. ] If he did something like that, there was hope, wasn't there? It's been getting easier over the past year.
[It sucks when you don't know, so you couldn't prevent old age.]
Goodness! He did? I mean, I am glad you are okay now, Merlin! [He wouldn't be here otherwise.] But ah, so in his core, he had always been good, is that what you are saying? [The legends of King Arthur had always said he was a good man.]
I don't really know, it's probably more that when you grow up with a Power-driven father you can't help but pick up some of his habits, I guess. He was also a bully when I first met him so...
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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............ ]
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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.]
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How am I supposed to find him? [ Thanks, Vietnam...
Though yes, she's getting lectured. ]
You probably can, but why would you want to?
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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.]
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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.
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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.
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[ 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. ]
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[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?
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[ But he gives her a tiny shrug. ] It isn't as though my life here is at all similar to at home.
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[Thinking about it like that.] I suppose it is very different. For all of us. Which do you find easier?
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[ ????? Yeah. ]
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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.
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I wouldn't say brave, but it isn't like I have any choice. It is my destiny, after all.
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Destiny? So...did you not agree to this in the beginning?
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You've got to be joking, right? Arthur was the biggest prat I've ever met.
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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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But yeah. ]
He saved my life. [ Simply..... ] I mean it still hasn't been easy, but he went against his father and went to get something that would be used to cure me. [ What he doesn't mention is that he'd taken a poison for him and was on his deathbed for that reason... ah. ] If he did something like that, there was hope, wasn't there? It's been getting easier over the past year.
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Goodness! He did? I mean, I am glad you are okay now, Merlin! [He wouldn't be here otherwise.] But ah, so in his core, he had always been good, is that what you are saying? [The legends of King Arthur had always said he was a good man.]
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I don't really know, it's probably more that when you grow up with a Power-driven father you can't help but pick up some of his habits, I guess. He was also a bully when I first met him so...
[ Yeah but the legends are dumb!! ]
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Oh! I see. Well, you're all teenagers, no? I hear some try to be the ultimate show offs as well to impress people around them. It doesn't always work.
[She doesn't know, she never went to school?!]
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Arthur's a little older than me, actually. [ Somewhere else where the legends are Wrong to him. ]
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Really? [Vietnam actually looks really shocked.] So...mid-twenties at least? Goodness, I thought he would be younger!
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I said a little... Like one? Maybe two as his birthday is before mine.
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Oh! So still...how old are you both? [She might as well just go for it and ask.]
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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. ]
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