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[notakingstrophy]

[ the video shows merlin deep amongst the shelves in the library, seated on a little stool with a book open on his lap and several stacked up around him. but rather than reading, his head is cocked as if listening, and after a moment, he glances at the video and scowls slightly. ]If I hear one more article of clothing attributed to me or one more

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[learnedregret]

[The Unicorn looked rather confused, but also slightly sympathetic. She'd already had some small experience with being mistaken for an embodiment of ridiculous old stories.]

Who is it that people think you are?

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[notakingstrophy]

[ w e l p, this is something he doesn't see every day. he tilts his head, peering at her thoughtfully for a moment before offering a smile. ]

My name is Merlin. Apparently, I'm supposed to do some rather.. interesting things in this world.

[learnedregret]

[The Unicorn gave the man a rather wry look. She could understand the annoyance of being mistaken for someone or something else.]

Yes, I can understand why you might be annoyed by those preconceptions. I seem to be plagued by some myself. Are you no one special back where you came from?

[notakingstrophy]

[ he hums a laugh. ]

I wouldn't.. say that exactly. But I'm not quite accustomed to being treated.. like this, either.

[learnedregret]

What is it that troubles you then? If you had some notoriety back home, I would think the stares and flattery here would be commonplace for you.

[notakingstrophy]

Not exactly. It's different. [ he glances away, expression faintly uncomfortable. ] I don't care for adulation.

[learnedregret]

[She nodded a little, looking away as well. She had no wish to stand out either, though it seemed she was going to.]

I see. I have no desire for others to fawn over me as well. I'm here, and I plan to do as I'm bid and learn your human magics, but I wish I didn't have to. I miss my forest, and my animals . . .

[notakingstrophy]

I miss proper forests, myself. .. Lakes, caves. Bird-song and the sounds trees make. [ a wistful glance as he leans back against the shelves. ] I can't.. leave the way I need to. Not in this place.

[ a short, breathless, choked laugh. ]

I've no idea how you manage, My Lady.

[learnedregret]

[She looked faintly smug for a moment then gave the man a slight wink.]

I live in the Forbidden Forest here. It is not my home, but it is better than being crammed into overcrowded buildings. Would you care to visit me here? I understand that students are asked not to wander, but I believe if I showed you the safe paths it would be alright. Then you could come and go as you pleased.