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Wyatt Halliwell (ex_twicebles184) wrote in colligo_threads,
@ 2009-12-18 16:57:00

Entry tags:

chris halliwell, merlin

Who: Wyatt Halliwell and Chris Halliwell
What: Brotherly Reunion
When: Today @ 3
Where: The coffee shop
Rating/Warnings: PG-13 - Possible language.. might be a bitter meeting
Status: Not sure if open or not.. thoughts Nathalie?

Wyatt had been walking around all morning because he wanted to get used to the area he was in and if he got lost he could always orb back to his room. His roommate had powers of her own, so she hopefully wouldn't get too freaked out over a display like that. He didn't know what to think about the version of his brother that was here, but being himself, he needed to get things done and out of the way. He wasn't one to wait on anything, not even if he should.

He arrived at the coffee shop a bit early and sat down on one of the couches near the door. He was a little nervous, but he wasn't even sure if he should be. It was Chris, for Pete's sake! Even if he did attack, it wasn't like he was any match for his big brother, and Wyatt wasn't about to fight back to any extent that the evil version of him would have. He sat there for a few minutes until a waitress came up to him to ask what he wanted. He ordered what he would have gotten if it were the place he went to back home.

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youngmagician
2009-12-20 05:06 am UTC (link)

"Hello." He offered Chris a small nod in greeting while Wyatt just stared at him oddly. Was that it? They recognized him, and that is why they were acting so strangely? Maybe they were expecting the old man Merlin would become; Chris was entertained by his being young, while Wyatt was shocked or confused. He'd gotten all sorts of reactions since coming here.

"Oh, well thanks. I'll keep that -- Hey!" Merlin jumped when all of a sudden Wyatt moved, and his drink toppled over. His delicious hot chocolate heading right towards the floor! Very very uncool. His eyes flashed gold for an instant, time slowing around him enough for him to right the cup, and send the drink back into it. Merlin grabbed the drink, and stepped back from the two.

"What was that for?" They could've just said so, in his opinion. He'd met other sorcerers here, they didn't have to make a show of it knocking his drink over. Merlin didn't really think twice about using his magic here anymore, not needing to keep it secret, and likewise no one really noticed. If anyone saw the drink tip, spill, and rewind -- No one else said anything.

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notunreasonable
2009-12-20 05:18 am UTC (link)

Chris was of the same opinion-unknowingly-as Merlin. He had stared at the older Halliwell male towards his entire 'if you ever need anything', trying to realize if he was serious or if there had been a moment in their childhood where Wyatt had fallen head first. It would seem all those demon attacks had sported a different sort of trauma.

Wyatt's method sort of reminded him a bit of their dad's and that's the only thing that kept Chris from calling him an idiot. The earnest method. Except where Leo was so smooth about it, or at least in Chris' opinion now. Chris felt that Wyatt was ridiculously cliched. Like something he'd read from a Hallmark card and had been reciting it since. And then when he knocked the chocolate over, all Chris could do was roll his eyes.

What was so hard about saying. I can do magic, you can do magic. Fine don't believe me? Too bad. Not that difficult. And they'd discuss it where there weren't a bunch of people. The look Chris' gave Wyatt said JUST how much he thought that was a bad move, arms crossed, he turned his focus on Merlin. Looking very vaguely sympathetic. He wasn't sure what was worse. Wyatt trying to kill you? Or Wyatt trying to help you. "I'm sorry. He's an idiot." Was all he could say. He wasn't so much apologizing for Wyatt, though he was sorry about Merlin's drink, but for being currently associated with him.

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ex_twicebles184
2009-12-20 05:38 am UTC (link)

When Merlin fixed his drink around all the other people in the shop, not caring whether any of them saw. His mouth dropped open as he looked around at the other people, just waiting for someone to yell out How did you do that? or What the hell are you? But none of that happened. Then Chris spoke, and made him feel... so much.. worse. He hated his impulses sometimes. He thought for a second about trying to rewind time to before he tipped over the glass using his projection, but that hadn't been working the best since he had arrived, so he decided against it. He had only used it to try and get out, though.

He closed his eyes for a second, looking a bit defeated. "Sorry, I'm not used to being open about magic and I needed... I don't know what I needed." He took a deep breath and glanced at Chris for a second, giving him a look that said Thanks in the most sarcastic way possible. "Look. I'm a whitelighter and I don't know if you know what that is, but we're basically guardians.. or friends. And I think you're my new charge. Any questions? I'll answer them." And he plopped himself back down into the chair he had been sitting in, completely defeated. He always went with bluntness when his other ideas failed, and that was definitely inherited from Piper.

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youngmagician
2009-12-20 05:56 am UTC (link)

He's an idiot seemed like a bit of an understatement as far as Merlin was concerned. Wyatt's comments after that didn't really help Merlin's opnion of him either. Even if he did seem a little apologetic at first. What kind of greeting was that? He didn't know what a whitelighter was, and Merlin was fairly certain he hadn't been charged with anything. He had a number of questions, but really wasn't interested in sticking around long enough to ask them. The guy was a bit of a prat. Merlin got enough of that with Arthur, and at least the prince didn't go about magically knocking over his things.

"Um -- Thanks but I think I'm good. I've got to go...Go visit my friends." Merlin pocketed the PDA, and moved to scoop up his bags. As eager as he would have been normally to learn about other sorts of sorcerers, make new friends -- Well, there were plenty of other people here to talk to. Besides, who said he needed a guardian? He had Gaius back home, and why would some complete stranger want to guard him? Unless it was a trick. Either way, he was out of here, and maybe warning Arthur about them to be safe.

"It was good meeting you both." I guess. "Have a nice day..." Gripping his bags and drink, Merlin turned, eager to leave.

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notunreasonable
2009-12-20 06:21 am UTC (link)

Chris didn't know what compelled him to do it but the words, "Wait." Came out of his mouth. "Look. I know Wyatt made a bad impression. A pretty bad one." Chris had to control himself to not give him another Look. "But I'm going to guess if dad actually let's him go out and have charges," Chris wanted to ask Wyatt if he had charges before but asking at the time wouldn't inspire confidence. Chris didn't trust Wyatt. Exactly. So he wasn't sure why he was doing it. Beyond the fact that the Wyatt Halliwell that he knew? Would never in the world look the way this one was. Would never let ANYONE see him like that. Especially not Chris. It had always been about Wyatt making sure that he knew that he would never be strong enough, would never have enough power. To save him, to stop him, to protect everyone else.

So while he might not exactly ... he wasn't sure but he did know that Merlin should at least hear Wyatt out. Then make his decisions. "that he knows what he's doing." Chris continued. "I know this might seem weird and you're probably thinking that you don't need someone to help you with your magic. I was in your place a few months ago. Except it was the other way around. I didn't want my charge. I didn't get why I would have one here of all places. But I listened to some people very important to me and .." Chris gave a slight shrug of his shoulders, there was a slight embarrassment. Mostly about being this open to a stranger and in front of Wyatt ... who by the way? So fucking owed him. "it ended up working out. I made some new friends." He fell in love. THAT was NO one's business. Especially not Wyatt's. "And I like to think I've helped Peter out with a lot. I know that I sure learned a few things. We make mistakes and Wyatt ... was probably just nervous. But at the end of the day ... he's going to try his best. Because, like my dad'd say," Oh, God he was quoting Leo ... "that's all he can do. Whitelighters ... we. Especially ones like me and .. Wyatt. We get how hard somethings might be. Get that other places things aren't that easy to be open here. Even if it's just to have someone to talk to who understands it all. Wyatt will be there. Whenever you need it. Just ... just give him a chance to explain. That's all we ask."

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ex_twicebles184
2009-12-20 06:44 am UTC (link)

Wyatt... was absolutely floored that Chris did that for him. He couldn't believe it. He wasn't even sure if his version of his brother would do that. He would probably just watch him crash and burn, tease him about it, and then, only then, would possibly help him try to fix it. He didn't know what else he could say that would make it better, but his mouth had gotten him into enough trouble already, so he decided to keep it short. He looked over to Chris, saying a truly sincere thank you with his expression, then turned to his new charge. "Please, wait. I really am completely sorry about all of this. Start over?" Then he stuck his hand out for another handshake. Taking a deep breath, spoke again, "Hi. I'm Wyatt. Nice to meet you."

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youngmagician
2009-12-20 07:21 am UTC (link)

Merlin did wait because Chris, at least, didn't seem as bad. Wyatt did seem a little defeated, and his brother sounded earnest. The little speech got a few more looks from the people nearest to the three then any of their magic had. He almost wanted to just agree and play friends to quiet him down. Finally he stopped, and Wyatt tried again with a little more success. Merlin glanced at the offered hand, a little hesitant, but eventually setting his things down again to shake his hand again.

"Hi. I'll hear you out, but I really don't understand..." A white lighter, he assumed, was a type of sorcerer. It was nice they wanted to be friends, but they really didn't have to be so insistent about it. A simple introduction after helping him with the phone would have been easy enough to build on. Just mentioning they were magical would have gotten Merlin curious. The way they were going about it made Merlin feel like this was a trap.

"What is a white lighter, or a charge anyways? Why would you want to help me?" Don't get him wrong, he knew he had lots to learn about his magic, and would be smart to accept all the help he could get. Not that anything had really threatened Arthur since arriving here, and that was what his magic was meant for, right? Did this mean that would change? The idea alone was enough to make him pause. Merlin shuffled a bit, and eventually sat back down to show he really was willing to listen.

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notunreasonable
2009-12-20 11:57 pm UTC (link)

Chris noticed Merlin's hesitance and he sighed. Nevertheless he said, "Thanks."

When Merlin began his question, Chris stepped a little away from the two, brows raising in sign that said 'look at him'. Him being Wyatt. This was his responsibility. He would step up and fix this. Chris had done more than he should have. More than he consciously would have liked, only doing it because it would seem a part of him would always want to bail Wyatt out of something. There was probably more to that but .. Chris just crossed his arms and let Wyatt explain. Maybe when they started talking more he could just make his excuses and go.

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ex_twicebles184
2009-12-21 01:29 am UTC (link)

Wyatt smiled when Merlin sat back down and agreed to hear him out and ask his questions. He let out a sigh of relief at the fact he would at least have the opportunity to fix his mess-up. "Thanks." He sat back down in his chair, but on the edge so he could explain a little better.

"Ok, The easiest way to describ a whitelighter is that we're kind of like guardian angels. We get assigned people to help, we call them charges. I want to help you because I know what it's like having magic and learning how to use it the right way. One thing my Aunt used to tell me all the time is that Magic may work in mysterious ways, but it always works." He cracked a bit of half smile, happy that Merlin seemed to be listening. "And if you're my new charge, there must be something I can help you with. Your magic? Anything, really."

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youngmagician
2009-12-21 02:23 am UTC (link)

Merlin felt a little more comfortable the second time around, and listened as Wyatt tried to explain what he was. Guardian angel didn't really clarify anything for him. Where Christianity had found its way among nobles, and the higher class -- He had been raised on an old religion, pagan with multiple deities, with spirits and fairies. "What is an angel?"

He smiled back, and wondered curiously what sort of magic a white-lighter, angel creature could teach him. "I have just been sort of teaching myself magic. I mean, it's nice if you want to help, but you really don't have to. Especially since -- well, Arthur seems safe here. Safe enough. I haven't needed to use it beyond learning for my own fun."

Merlin supposed he ought to learn as much as he could in this place, where it was safe, where there were so many people to learn from, so he'd be better prepared when they were sent back to Camelot. Still, it was nice not to have to worry about it either.

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ex_twicebles184
2009-12-21 03:12 am UTC (link)

Wyatt couldn't help but smile wider when Merlin asked what an angel was. He had never met anyone who didn't know what an angel was, but then he hadn't taken into account the time that Merlin was from. "Umm.. an angel is, I guess, a being that watches over people, and helps them along thier paths. To keep them on track."

Then as he listened to Merlin's explaination of the fact that he had been teaching himself, he nodded and tried to think of the best way to say that. "In all honesty, I'm not just a whitelighter. My father was a whitelighter, and my mother was a witch, so learning magic, spells, potions. I've beent through all that with my parents. I'm also just here to be your friend if you need one." He took a second to think of some way of displaying a power. "Do you want me to show you something?" Then he looked over at Chris, "Do you have the Book here?"

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notunreasonable
2009-12-21 03:36 am UTC (link)

"We don't have wings." Chris felt that it was very necessary to add. "There are other types of angels here with wings. And if you look it up, you'll probably here al about wings. But we don't have any."

Chris looked at Wyatt. Why the hell would he have the book here. It was kind of hard to bring the book over when one was -- it occurred to Chris that no one had told Wyatt. Then again who would tell him? Since Aunt Paige and Aunt Billie were no longer here. And he doubted that Aunt Paige had a chance to tell Aunt Prue. Chris sighed, and he actually managed to look a bit more patient since first meeting Wyatt. Likely because if Wyatt found out that Chris had been brought here post his death, he would get a big brother freak out. And that would be highly weird. And uncomfortable. "No, I don't have the Book. Aunt Paige brought it with her when she was here. It probably left with her." Then he paused, "What do you need or did you just want to show a -- " Chris was about to prove how much he was Piper's son by giving the 'we don't show the book to strangers' talk. But he caught himself in time. "to show it to Merlin?"

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youngmagician
2009-12-21 04:11 am UTC (link)

"I had a dragon back at Camelot who said I had a destiny, and would help me sometimes." A little bitter because the dragon hadn't exactly done it out of the goodness of its heart. Still, it had helped him save Arthur several times. Merlin also added, "He had wings."

He would look up angles later because honestly, he wasn't grasping the right concept. Humans with wings and magic, or creatures that looked human. What Wyatt was offering though, it wasn't like the Dragon. "I had Gaius too. He had a book of magic, and used to practice sorcery before Uther banned it. He would try and teach me sometimes. He mostly uses science now instead, to be safe." Gaius was the closest thing to a father and guardian he had.

Merlin watched the two of them curiously as they talked about a book, giving a small shrug. He didn't need to see their book. Chris didn't seem to keen on sharing anyways.

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