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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

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[Minato!]

You know how to use these things? So, they're like your music device?

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I need--[he sighs]--I need to be able to prepare something fit for a member of the royal household. Only, not Arthur.

[Which clearly means it must be better than what he'd normally serve the prince.]

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Morgana. [He confirms, quietly.] She is King Uther's ward.

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I..don't know. I've never asked? And I've never worked in the kitchens--[Merlin frowns at the journal.] Fruit is always appreciated at the head table. Can you make a meal with fruit?

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[Y-you're so good to him, Minato.]

Would the shops have mulled wine, you think?

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I'll pick some up, then. She would probably like some with her meal.

[are you using him for social links? sob]

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Meet in the village square?

[He offers, lapsing into a familiar casual tone.]

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[Later--but not too much later--Merlin is standing just outside the village tavern with a hefty bottle held in two hands. The glass is dark, but it isn't hard to tell that the liquid inside is dark, as well.]