25th Spark || [Video] Backdated to morning of 11/9

[tiercelet]

[It's a close up view of a desk's surface that first greets the viewers, coupled complete silence...or as much silence as you could have with the Goldenrod background music playing. Then, a sigh, and the sounds of nervous shuffling reach the Gear just before it's flipped right side up to show Merlin's face.]

All right. [He takes a breath, eyes

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[usedjunes]

... Are you gonna be fighting?

[tiercelet]

[Oh, no, Nanako. Merlin doesn't like seeing her distressed, but there's no point in lying if she already saw the message. He nods, holding his arms out slightly. Want a hug?]

[usedjunes]

[she shuffles her feet a moment but then hurries over right into his arms, clinging a little. ;;]

[tiercelet]

[He lets her cling, patting her back reassuringly.]

Hey, it's all right. We'll be back before you know it. [When he pulls away, he does it only enough to look at her.] You'll have to help us look after the Centre, since we aren't here. We trust you with this.

[ruffles her hair.]

[usedjunes]

Do you have to go?

[she knows she's being kind of whiny, but ever since the fight happened, the thought of anyone leaving breaks her heart so much.]

[tiercelet]

Just for a little while. [she's making him a little reluctant to leave, but he knows Team Rocket is a group that definitely needs to be watched.] We'll be back soon, I promise.

[usedjunes]

... You'll be safe, right?

[sadfacing. ;; fingers clutching his clothes a little.]

[tiercelet]

I'll make sure everyone's safe. [He'll just tug her closer, giving whatever reassurance he can.] No frowning, all right?