Merlin straightened up, looking aggrieved. "Yes- quite. A text message would work. Deepest apologies, I've acquired some inexplicably popular canon the last few years and it just slips out despite my efforts."
Ugh, it was the bane of his existence. But standing here, speaking to such beauties, made up for the slip of the tongue. He smiled at them both warmly.
"Hecate was visiting my library just the other day. I wonder what you would think of it?" he asked Qebhet. "My Egyptology section is modest but comprehensive, I like to think. I traded knowledge with Heka a century or so ago. I must say, he is intense but fascinating."