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[awaitingalbion]

[The sound of a throat-clearing cough.]

Can anyone tell me about a blue-haired girl who calls herself a soldier?

[But earlier this day--before he makes the voice post--Merlin is out picking up fresh ingredients for Arthur's evening meal. He is in the shop, picking through some vegetables. He looks...confused.]

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

...You're a physician?

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[themoonuplifts.livejournal.com]

Not a physician, I'm a healer. You know, magic and stuff.

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Magic. [A sharp breath--excitement mingles with apprehension.] I don't think that would be such a good idea.

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[themoonuplifts.livejournal.com]

What? Why not? Do you not like magic?

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

[There's a pause while he double-checks the filter.]

Arthur isn't too keen on it. Sorcery is outlawed in Camelot.

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[themoonuplifts.livejournal.com]

O-Outlawed? That's so strange!

But, this isn't Camelot, it's Luceti! He'd recover quickly if I healed him.

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

I doubt he would even allow you to heal him, miss.

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[themoonuplifts.livejournal.com]

You really think so? I'm sorry.

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

[He sighs. He hadn't meant to upset the girl...just--]

Arthur, he hates magic.

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[themoonuplifts.livejournal.com]

Why? [She sounds truly puzzled. Magic is just so kewl.]

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Back home, people are very distrustful of magic.

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[themoonuplifts.livejournal.com]

Oh. That sounds terrible.

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

It's...tough.