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Corinth (burnishmebright) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2011-03-03 18:58:00

Entry tags:

arthur pendragon, merlin

Who: Merlin and Arthur
Where: Outside Buckingham Palace
What: Arthur has a lot of questions
Warnings: Nah.

Arthur had been made to wash and change clothing to the Queen's liking. He was wearing a dark suit with a burgundy tie. It's not that it was any less comfortable than what he was used to wearing, it just pulled differently. He shifted, tugging at the edges uncomfortably. It would take some time to adjust.

Insisting on a walk, he'd finally made it outside of the castle, making his way to the gardens. It was strange being in an unfamiliar palace. At least at home if he needed to sneak around, he knew who to watch out for. Not that he frequently needed to sneak. He walked along the path, looking back and forth furtively for Merlin. "Merlin?" he whispered at the shubbery.

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hiddenwarlock
2011-03-04 08:37 pm UTC (link)

"See, good side to all of this."

"Arthur. I really. I'm not sure." He knew this was coming, but he really had no idea how to handle it now that it had. He didn't want to be Arthur's servant. He had too many other things to do. His school was getting tough, and then there was Nimue and her wanting to 'adopt' Mordred. He felt like he needed to help with all that. "I don't think this is a good idea."

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burnishmebright
2011-03-05 02:02 am UTC (link)

Arthur frowned, clearly disappointed. He crossed his arms over his chest. But Merlin had to be his servant! He trusted Merlin. And he was used to him. And he'd grown fond of him. He would prefer to have Merlin around.

"Don't be stupid, Merlin. It won't be as bad. No armor to polish. You won't even have to worry about the stables. You just have to... you know.. do what you do." Arthur wasn't exactly sure what that was. "Come on!"

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	hiddenwarlock 2011-03-05 02:01 pm UTC (link)
	Merlin just opened and closed his mouth. He threw up his arms in defeat. "As long as it doesn't interfere with my school schedule." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

burnishmebright
2011-03-05 08:54 pm UTC (link)

Arthur brightened when Merlin agreed, however reluctantly. "You know, I always thought you liked--"

He was interrupted when a woman and a child in a cloak appeared in front of them, out of thin air. Nimue was bent forward over the child, and her eyes widened when she saw Merlin and Arthur. "Damn," she said. To her credit, her face didn't show any recognition to Merlin. She was trying to help him keep his cover. An astute observer might notice the blood on her sleeve. "Run!" she said to the child. They stood up and started running away from the prince and his servant.

"Wha--" Arthur was surprised. He hadn't seen magic use that blatant. After a moment's staring, he reached to his belt for his sword--the sword that wasn't there. "Bloody ridiculous!" he swore. How was he supposed to protect the kingdom without a sword? Well, what else could he do? He started to run in the direction the woman and child had gone.

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	hiddenwarlock 2011-03-05 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	Merlin saw Nimue and Mordred and completely forgot the conversation. He saw the blood and instantly wondered what trouble they had gotten into. He saw Arthur reach for his sword and was glad he didn't have one. Then Arthur ran after them. "Arthur, wait! Stop!" He yelled after him and started running after them. This was not good. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

burnishmebright
2011-03-06 12:38 am UTC (link)

Nimue and Mordred had a head start, but they wouldn't be able to maintain their lead very long. Arthur was a trained knight, and Nimue looked drained.

Arthur turned his head to look at Merlin, slowing down but not coming to a complete halt. "It was magic, Merlin! Who knows what they're trying to do! We have to stop them!"

Nimue and Mordred took a sharp turn and ducked behind some bushes. There was a flash of light.

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	hiddenwarlock 2011-03-06 01:39 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, magic. Arthur... it's a bit more common here. It's not outlawed like in Camelot," he was running as fast as he could to keep up. "And I'm pretty sure they're gone anyway," he said, pointing at the flash of light and stopping, leaning over to catch his breath. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

burnishmebright
2011-03-06 03:20 am UTC (link)

Arthur came to a stop, looking over at the bushes. "Damn," he said, not breathing much harder than normal. After all, he was used to running in armor. "I wonder what they were after," he said, mostly to himself as he started to pace.

"More common here?" he asked. "They just let sorcerers and enchantresses roam freely, wreaking havoc on people's lives?" He couldn't imagine the chaos that would cause.

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	hiddenwarlock 2011-03-07 02:47 am UTC (link)
	"They don't tend to wreak havoc on people. No more than people without magic. They're generally pretty helpful." He knew Arthur probably wouldn't believe him, but more of a chance than with his father. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

burnishmebright
2011-03-07 04:29 am UTC (link)

Arthur tilted his head, looking at Merlin with some confusion. "But Merlin, you've seen the chaos magic caused in Camelot. How many people tried to kill Father? Or me? You've said it yourself, remember? You were the one that talked sense into me after Morgause tried to convince me to kill Father."

He frowned. "I suppose this place could be different..." he said, sounding unconvinced.

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hiddenwarlock
2011-03-17 09:21 pm UTC (link)

"Maybe some of them were just trying to survive. Not that killing or trying to kill is ever right, but your father hunted them. Not that it makes things better, but maybe they aren't all bad. Maybe we just noticed the ones that were bad because they tried to kill people. You don't see the ones that are trying to help people." He knew he was rambling, but he couldn't help it.

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burnishmebright
2011-03-17 11:37 pm UTC (link)

"So it's my father's fault?" Arthur asked, folding his arms. Though he could begin to see Merlin's logic, he couldn't admit it. And he could see Merlin was quickly backing away from the point, which was probably easier on them both. "Right. I'm sure they're off making rainbows appear and pulling rabbits out of the air." He wasn't convinced, but at least he was less gung-ho and more petulant child.

"I'll believe it when I see it."

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hiddenwarlock
2011-03-17 11:50 pm UTC (link)

Merlin winced. "That's not what I'm saying. I don't mean it like that at all. It. Well, people have tried to kill you with a sword. people have tried to kill your father with a sword. You don't think everyone who has a sword is evil. You use a sword as did the other knights you served with. Magic is just a tool, like a sword. You can use it to defend people, or kill them."

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burnishmebright
2011-03-17 11:57 pm UTC (link)

This was interesting, watching Merlin toy around with logic. He nearly said something derisive about servants before he remembered that Merlin had basically agreed back on as a favor to him, and he should try not to offend the man too badly. "Right. Beginning to see what they're teaching you in that school of yours." He still sounded annoyed and like he didn't quite believe the concept.

"Still. It's all theoretical until I see magic used for good."

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	hiddenwarlock 2011-03-18 12:17 am UTC (link)
	He smiled a little. "Yeah, they actually teach some magic control and all that to students are born with it. I've seen some amazing things. Healing, sheilds, even simple things like cooking." He was rambling again. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	burnishmebright 2011-03-18 12:20 am UTC (link)
	Arthur's eyes widened. He'd only meant that it sounded like Merlin had been given some instruction in logic classes. Philosophy, and all that. "You're going to a magic school?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiddenwarlock 2011-03-18 12:34 am UTC (link)
	Merlin opened and closed his mouth "It's not really a 'magic' school. More like an average school where they have a few classes for magically inclined students. Other students. I just learn math and reading and that kind of thing." He felt a little bad for flat out lying but it couldn't really be helped. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	burnishmebright 2011-03-18 03:22 am UTC (link)
	Arthur quirked an eyebrow. The whole premise was crazy, but he trusted Merlin. "This place really is mad," he said, shaking his head. Teaching children magic? But, again. The world hadn't collapsed, the castle hadn't caught on fire. "Well... Maybe it's different here." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiddenwarlock 2011-03-19 01:56 am UTC (link)
	"Mad doesn't begin to describe it. It's very different, but I don't think you'll have too much trouble, really." Thelast part was said a little quickly, as if to spyware appease Arthur. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	burnishmebright 2011-03-19 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Arthur chuckled and clapped Merlin on the back, shaking his head. "We'll see." He supposed he'd have to keep an open mind. Merlin seemed pretty well accumulated, with the small head start he'd had. Surely if Merlin could do it, he couldn't have too much trouble. "Let's go inside and see about getting you on staff." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hiddenwarlock 2011-03-19 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	Merlin shrugged, "Alright, let's go." He followed Arthur inside, half expecting he would regret this. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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