To friend and foe alike [open]

[secrettalents]

None of us can choose our destiny, Merlin.. and none of us can escape it.Words that he'd been told so long ago, and they were words he lived by, more or less. Of course, the Great Dragon had meant Arthur, and would likely laugh himself silly upon hearing that he is about to announce an altogether different kind of destiny today

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Family Meeting [Merlin, Morgana, Carys, Tarrwyn]

[secrettalents]

Re: Family Meeting [Merlin, Morgana, Carys, Tarrwyn]

[notsmallcarys]

Tarrwyn is anxious, as something exciting is going to happen. She can tell by watching her guardian. Morgana was in to them early that morning and said that Merlin was going to come in and speak with them.

They hadn't eaten yet, as Morgana said they would eat when they were talking. Nothing helps calm children, well, most children, other than Carys, than food.

So Tarrwyn's sitting on a chair, her legs swinging against the chair, while Carys is simply watching things. Looking at her guardian, the younger decides her chair isn't good enough, and moves over to Morgana's lap instead.

Re: Family Meeting [Merlin, Morgana, Carys, Tarrwyn]

[secrettalents]

After spending the night in Morgana's chamber, Merlin had gone back to his own rooms for a moment to ready himself. He wanted to portray a confidence that he did not quite have a grasp on.

The offer of marriage seemed so much simpler than the offer to become someone's father-type-figure. Not that he expected the girls to think of him in such a way, no. He just wanted them to know they were going to be more than simply Morgana's wards, he would consider them his wards as well, if they wished.

Merlin eventually makes his way to breakfast, a little late, but that was hardly unusual for him.

Re: Family Meeting [Merlin, Morgana, Carys, Tarrwyn]

[notsmallcarys]

Carys gets up and gets the door when she hears Merlin. Instead of hello or good morning, she says quietly, "I didn't tell her."

Tarrwyn has a completely different response. She may be 5, which means her memory can be spotty. Sometimes she remembers everything, other times things come back to her later.

This is one of those times she's always remembered, and she has a plan but still, a mastermind she isn't. When Merlin enters, she looks at him, and then up at Morgana, very deliberately and seriously demonstrating what they'd discussed the day she came down with her illness.

"I love you."

You never know [Arthur, Merlin]

[secrettalents]

Re: You never know [Arthur, Merlin]

[kingnotclotpole]

Arthur is in the throne room going over papers from the last few weeks. Not that Guinevere would have made any mistakes, but he wants to make sure he's completely up to date on things.

He looks up when Merlin enters the room.

"To what do I owe this honour," he grins at his friend, hoping to put him at ease. Merlin's been less than forward since losing his powers and Arthur doesn't want him going anywhere.

Re: You never know [Arthur, Merlin]

[secrettalents]

In fact, if Merlin did not have this announcement to make to Arthur, he would very likely have made one declaring his intention to leave Camelot for a time. His friend knows him well enough to know that traveling is something Merlin regrets not being able to do more of.

"I have some news, Arthur." There are a few people milling about the throne room, none of them give strange looks to Merlin, which just indicates that talk of his loss of power has not spread yet.

"Morgana has said yes to my offer." Which is not an official announcement, but it will certainly have the court saying something, and Merlin would rather the focus be that and not his lack of magic.

Re: You never know [Arthur, Merlin]

[kingnotclotpole]

Arthur blinks...it takes him a good moment to remember what offer Merlin's talking about.

Then his eyes widen...practically boggle out of their sockets in fact!

He almost drops the papers as he jumps to feet and hurries down to take Merlin by the sleeve, pulling him off into a nearby antechamber.

"Your prospal, you mean? She's going to marry you?"

Narrative: Well, that went well

[exiledskeptic]

Morgana's announcement to the community went as expected. Most were too surprised to say much, besides congratulations.

As expected, Guenna was the first to ask the obvious. "I tell my man I'll kill him all the time but I've never bloody well tried it

Morgana and Arthur

[exiledskeptic]

On the way back from visiting with the community, Morgana is swept by a wave of exhaustion.

So, of course, this is the perfect time to spot Arthur in an anteroom, looking like he's been trampled by runaway horses.

Re: Morgana and Arthur

[kingnotclotpole]

It takes Arthur a moment or two to react to her entrance and when he does he just stares. It's not a hostile stare or an angry stare, just a completely...confused one.

He doesn't quite understand...how it had all gone on without him knowing.

He has an elevated opinion of his own observance and preception.

Re: Morgana and Arthur

[exiledskeptic]

Morgana has no idea how Merlin broached the subject, but from the confused stare, one thing is painfully obvious.

Her voice is gentle, one might say a little teasing. "I see Merlin has already spoken with you." Her hand fidgets with the ring he fashioned for her out of magic. She's found it interesting that the spell wasn't undone when Merlin was stripped of his power.

Re: Morgana and Arthur

[kingnotclotpole]

Arthur gapes at her.

"Merlin?" There's about fifty unsaid questions in that one word.