Wrong Section, I swear! (ota)
The General Store was a small enough establishment that it almost felt like a shop back home in Camelot. There were still vast differences, of course, such as electricity and the lack of various animal parts being sold at a premium, but it wasn't as grand as the grocery store or even the book store to warrant a 'new-age' vibe. Of course, there wasn't red plastic hand baskets either and Merlin was currently using one to carry the items he came to collect.
Shopping had always been a good way to clear his mind. Even back home in Camelot, he would take the time he was sent to go collect herbs or to buy something in town for Arthur to reflect on things and sometimes to think of nothing at all. While Haurvatat certainly gave Merlin less to worry about, it still was not complete serenity.
He put a box of something called 'Pop Tarts' in his basket. The food looked delicious and he really did enjoy chocolate. He turned the corner and walked along. While he was looking at the contents on the shelf, he wasn't really registering everything. Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lubrication, condoms -- Merlin's brain flashed an image of Rikki and his groin stirred and Merlin stumbled on his feet. He fell into a display of 'Pleasure for her' condoms, though thankfully didn't knock over the entire display. Still, he was completely red all the way to his ears.
He pushed off the display carefully and looked around, hoping no one had seen him.
Shopping had always been a good way to clear his mind. Even back home in Camelot, he would take the time he was sent to go collect herbs or to buy something in town for Arthur to reflect on things and sometimes to think of nothing at all. While Haurvatat certainly gave Merlin less to worry about, it still was not complete serenity.
He put a box of something called 'Pop Tarts' in his basket. The food looked delicious and he really did enjoy chocolate. He turned the corner and walked along. While he was looking at the contents on the shelf, he wasn't really registering everything. Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lubrication, condoms -- Merlin's brain flashed an image of Rikki and his groin stirred and Merlin stumbled on his feet. He fell into a display of 'Pleasure for her' condoms, though thankfully didn't knock over the entire display. Still, he was completely red all the way to his ears.
He pushed off the display carefully and looked around, hoping no one had seen him.