awaitingalbion: (brb >> scheming)
awaitingalbion ([personal profile] awaitingalbion) wrote2010-03-18 11:02 am

seven >> action/audio

[Merlin's sleep had been rudely interrupted by intense flashes of light and the overwhelming feeling that he should be doing something. The presence, pushing at the boundaries of his mind, felt eerily like communicating with the Great Dragon. And as Merlin had tossed and turned, awake, throughout the rest of the night he came to a conclusion. After all he had done to try and contact Hyt--with plenty of failure--it looks as though the spirit had attempted to contact him right back.

Intuitively, the young warlock felt able to suss out what the spirit wanted. Hold fast, wait for further instructions. Prove yourself worthy. The anticipation of it all succeeds to put him on edge for the rest of the day.

Mid-morning, he addresses the community through his journal:]
Err--hello? I was, uhm, just wondering...are there any stables in Luceti? Normally, back home, Arthur just says the word and there are horses waiting outside the castle. Well, more like Arthur says the word and I go fetch them but, what I mean is...what do you do if you plan on making any kind of a journey, here?

[Later in the day, Merlin can be seen walking impatiently around the village. He looks distracted and ill-at-ease with excitement. The walking is mostly a means of keeping calm while he waits for any further communication from the spirit. For once, he's not carting anything around with him.]
emp3thy: ♬ NEUTRAL | (> eh?)

[personal profile] emp3thy 2010-03-18 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Unlike Merlin, Minato is not a wizard and has no goal for today. The finally warmer weather is too nice to ignore, though, so he ventured out to one of the benches near the square carrying a book. He's more people-watching than reading, and Merlin may notice him looking as he passes by - or passes by again. The aimlessness of that walking is pretty obvious.]
Edited 2010-03-18 14:20 (UTC)

[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 02:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Mmhm, about the second time Merlin passes that bench, he recognizes its occupant.] Oh--good day. [It took a moment for his words to catch up with his thoughts and the young warlock glances anxiously around before continuing.] How are you?
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[personal profile] emp3thy 2010-03-18 02:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm fine. [that looks suspicious, Merlin.] You?

[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Me? Oh. Well--fine. Good. Definitely good. But, err...a little confused--[he pauses and eyes Minato very carefully for a moment]--what's beyond the village?

[Don't mind the scattered conversation, Minato. It's a sign of trust. Honestly.]

[identity profile] mermaidofnoel.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 03:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[Razette watches Merlin walk around for a moment before she pulls herself out of the water, grabbing the clothes she had left out for herself and wearing them quickly. She'll just go and follow you around for a moment, Merlin.]

[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[It takes him an embarrassingly long time to realize that he's being followed. But, once he does, he twists and smiles at the girl.]

Hello!
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[personal profile] emp3thy 2010-03-18 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sounds more like someone needs more sleep.]

Woods, mountains, the desert...

[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Right. Woods, mountains, desert--err--what's a desert?
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[personal profile] emp3thy 2010-03-18 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
A very dry area. It's usually sandy.

[identity profile] auror-dora.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Oy, you. Look like you've got a doxie in your trousers or something. [Here, Merlin, have your pink-haired, loud-mouthed, Tonks-shaped friend, jogging to catch up with you. She skids to a halt, almost (but not quite!) toppling over in the process.]

[identity profile] mermaidofnoel.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[She hums cheerfully, then proceeds to give him a big hug. She was just checking how long it'll take you to realize she's there, after all.]

[Voice]

[identity profile] mikangirl.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
It really depends on what you've got at your disposal. As far as I know, there's only one horse in Luceti and it belongs to one of the residents. [Small pause while she coughs.]

So you either go on foot, or you talk to one of the more magical villagers and see if they can help you out. Teleporting and flying spring to mind.

[Voice]

[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Flying. As thrilling as that genuinely sounds, the thought of how obvious and public that would be terrifies him.]

One horse? That...might be a problem. [He sighs.] I guess I walked on foot from Ealdor to Camelot. It's not that bad.

[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 06:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Merlin pats his pockets, self-consciously.]

Alright, just what is a doxie?

[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! [He thinks he gets it, now.] Like a shore-line.

[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[And here is your return hug, Razette. He smiles and his jitters seem to calm a bit.]

Lovely weather. Bit windy, though--I suppose.
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[personal profile] emp3thy 2010-03-18 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[He nods.] But without the water.

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[identity profile] silviteadvocate.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 08:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Fina was also outside today and heading to the stores, when Cupil chirps at the sight of a distracted Merlin wandering around. She observes his erratic pacing, blinking slowly at the strange sight, before approaching and tapping him shyly on the shoulder. ]

Um... Merlin?

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[identity profile] hippocraticly.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Horses, huh?

[ LOL. medieval nonsense. ]

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[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Fina! [He comes to a stop, twisting and smiling. The tap on his shoulder seems like a breath of fresh air.]

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[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. Horses.

[They're perfectly natural, Bones.]

[ action ]

[identity profile] silviteadvocate.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She smiles uncertainly at how... lively he seems today. ]

Are you all right?

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[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm--oh, Fina. It's a great day. [He grins wide and looks around a bit more. He had such news, but he wasn't sure on telling her publicly.]

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[identity profile] hippocraticly.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Used to ride a bit when I was your age, kid. I haven't seen any horses in this place though.

[ Which is weird considering Raine’s housemate owns one, but never mind. ]

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[identity profile] awaitingalbion.livejournal.com 2010-03-18 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
How does a place manage without horses? [Hmm.]

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