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[awaitingalbion]

[Merlin clears his throat, steading the journal in front of him.]

I would like to say that the Lady Morgana has just arrived in Luceti. [He pauses, trying to begin again with less strain within his voice.] I would hope that people could try and help her adjust to captiv--life, here.

[It is perhaps a pointless formality, but Merlin is feeling guilty about a number of things. Chiefly, how he had last seen the Uther's ward before being dragged into this world. Luckily, it looked as though Morgana was from well before that day. But he was also feeling guilty about the kind of life Morgana was now thrust into--and without Gwen, although she had been here so recently.]

Also...[now more self-conscious than strained. Also, I was wondering if anyone could provide some kind of lesson or instruction for the devices that have recently appeared in the kitchen.

[He wants to provide a proper meal for the apartment's newest resident. Something beyond the bread and cheese that has been sustaining Merlin. He hasn't yet tried to conquer the stove.]

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

And--err--you? Have you been here long?

[foodovermystery.livejournal.com]

Oh, they don't have jerky in your world? It's tough, and dry, bur it's very good.

Well, looks like we're ready to start cooking.

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

Schuldig. It is German. And I've been here for about two months now.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

[From one of the Germanic tribes? Merlin seems impressed.]

Even that is a long time to be away.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

I think there might be something like that. Tough and dry, I mean.

[It sounded a bit like everything Gaius tried to concoct on his own.]

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

They can't be both your friends and your targets.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

[Merlin assumes they're headed for the kitchen, first.]

He wouldn't. I could see that. After all, he's a creature of magic--isn't he? Cupil was bound to dislike these science devices.

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[no-use-running.livejournal.com]

What makes it impossible?

[emp3thy]

He just didn't learn what not to touch.

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

Really...? But um, I wouldn't want to intrude.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

You wouldn't be intruding. I'm sure she'd appreciate someone other than me to speak with.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

[Merlin sets the heavy bottle down once he enters the floor's kitchen.]

I think that might be an easy mistake to make. I was playing around with one of the...things earlier--just to test it out? I didn't realize the top of it would get so hot.

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[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

If you're targeting them, then they can't be your friends.

[hippocraticly.livejournal.com]

... You really can't cook, huh.

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

Are you sure I wouldn't be...?

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

[Schuldig is definitely intrigued by this person and that doesn't happen very often. Of course he hasn't met many people who think Germanic tribes when he mentions German.]

Indeed it is. But a lot have been here longer than I have.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Longer than I have, too. [Which was obvious, but Merlin said it anyway.] I don't know how they manage being away from their homes for so long.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

It wasn't often amongst my duties.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't say it if I wasn't sure.

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

T-Then I'll come around soon.

[hippocraticly.livejournal.com]

[ And yet you cooked that rat you caught :| ]

There are plenty of people here who can help you learn. It'll be a nice life lesson for you.

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

I don't know how people do as well. It does seem like a while to be away from what you know.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

I think I'm tired of life lessons. Even without the leech tanks, you do sound a bit like Gaius, sometimes.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Great. I can prepare some food, or something. [He smiles through the journal.] Minato's been teaching me a few things.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

And from the responsibilities you have, as well. Camelot shouldn't be without its prince for so long.