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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.]

Comments

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

All the more reason for us to make the best of what we have, here.

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

Yes, that is all the more reason. Aside from this woman, are you the only one from your world?

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

No. There's someone else here, too--but he's been kidnapped.

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

Kidnapped? You mean by the Malnosso or whatever they are or by someone here?

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

By the Malnosso. He's been missing for a few months.

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

Hmm... that isn't good. [The fact that he can't pick up anything from Malnosso is what worries him most about them] And his name? [Even though he is probably picking it up on his own]

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Arthur. Arthur Pendragon.

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

If I hear anything about him, I'll be sure to let you know.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I really would appreciate that.

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

It is no problem.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

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

[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.

[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.

[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]

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

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

That would be a dilemma. My position is not quite so important.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Well, not all of us can be princes--but that doesn't mean we're not important.

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

True, but the decisions I make do not affect so many. [Quite a large number, but probably fewer than a prince.]

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

But they do affect someone?

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm fairly sure that they do.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Then you probably are important. [By his definition, at least.]

[telepathicchaos.livejournal.com]

Yes, I guess that is true. [Though not in a good way.]