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[kingoftheround]

[For now, Arthur's trying to block out the music. He has a bit of a headache as it is, really. In the background, this is playing.]

Three days so far. At least I can comfort myself with it being over at the end of the week. Though, Rachel, I'm sure this all-encompassing music makes you happy.

[He smiles slightly, before shutting off the PCD. That

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[neckerchieflove]

[The door doesn't open, but a grumpy, surly voice replies from within.]

What do you want?

[kingoftheround]

To talk.

[He waits outside the door, leaning against it.]

[neckerchieflove]

[Nope, he's still not getting in. That might have something to do with the giant elephant ears sprouting from his head.]

What about?

[kingoftheround]

You. [Sigh.] There are important matters that I want to discuss.

[neckerchieflove]

Go on, then. [He's making himself comfortable on the other side of the door.]

[kingoftheround]

Open the door, Merlin.

[neckerchieflove]

No.

[kingoftheround]

Merlin. Don't be a baby.

[His voice is a bit sterner now.]

[neckerchieflove]

You're not coming in!

[He doesn't care if he sounds petulant. He's stressed and confused, and his cheek still throbs.]

You didn't even say sorry.

[kingoftheround]

[He sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose. Merlin an be...an enormous pain sometimes. Often. A lot.]

Fine. I'm sorry for punching you. Now will you let me in so we can discuss something?

[neckerchieflove]

We can discuss whatever it is just fine like this.

[And that's more embarrassment in his voice than sulking. Arthur hardly ever apologises, but it means a lot when he does.]

[kingoftheround]

No. Stop being ridiculous and open the door before I have to break it down.

[neckerchieflove]

No! I...

[There's a long pause, then a sigh.]

Someone...someone here. They can use magic. And they..cursed me. Or hexed me or something.

[Unsure of how much Arthur knows about this world and its rules, he's unwilling to drop Snape into trouble. Malicious and upsetting the spell may have been, but it's not worth getting him killed over.]

[kingoftheround]

...Ah. [He paused, going through names in his mind.] Let me guess. Snape? Whatever it was, come off it, I've likely seen worse.

[neckerchieflove]

[The door opens a crack. Barely an inch, and there's a single eye looking at him.]

Yes, but you'll laugh your arse off, and right now, I don't need that. I'll...punch you, or something. Just...tell me whatever it is you need to tell me like this.

[kingoftheround]

I swear, I won't laugh. Now open up. This is something I would rather discuss face to face.