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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

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

Oh.. um, I see.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

But Morgana is very well taught, I believe. I even think she can write.

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

There are some people who can't?

[ It's not rude, she is just genuinely curious. ]

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Only nobility really have the time to learn. Or scholars.

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

I see...

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

You could...come over, sometime. If you wanted. I could introduce you.

[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.

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

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

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

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

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

T-Then I'll come around soon.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

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

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

... Minato has? Really?

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Yes. He's quite handy in the kitchens.

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

[ Fina giggles shyly. ]

Yes, he is... he's taught me a lot. I'm glad he's helping you.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Oh...that reminds me. Making any headway with that book on electricity?

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

Um.. yes! Yes, I am... it's not so much of a struggle anymore.

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

Have you used the--[he pauses to recall the word]--stove, yet?

[silviteadvocate.livejournal.com]

Yes, I have. [ Basically Minato watches her and then adjusts it once her back is turned. ] Have you yet?

[awaitingalbion.livejournal.com]

I was thinking of giving it a try tonight. Morgana will probably want some kind of meal.