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[supercilious]

I know that a great many terrible things have occurred in our city, lately. We have been struggling against adversity. I am deeply sorry for everyone who has lost someone they care about. I would implore you to hold out hope; do not give in to paranoia and distrust. We must not act like savages

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[everything_rots]

And if you were to not interfere?

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[supercilious]

With whom?

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[everything_rots]

Anyone.

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[supercilious]

A ridiculous hypothetical, as I will not sit quietly.

[musketsandtea]

Am I to be punished?

[supercilious]

What on earth gave you that idea? It's not up to me. But vigilante justice only confuses what's right and wrong.

[musketsandtea]

Had I been thinking rationally at the time, I would've considered that. But I wasn't , so I didn't.

But considering what I did...I think my guilt is enough of a punishment.

[pratservant]

[Merlin's almost as proud of that speech as if he'd given it himself. Even if the scenery has changed, the kind of King that Arthur will be is shining through.

He almost considers telling him that.]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Because clearly his presence made the party that much better.]

...Does your head hurt now?

[supercilious]

You are the only headache I have, Merlin.

[pratservant]

I find it a little hard to believe I'm you only headache.

[Biggest headache, sure. But only?]

It's just that you had a lot to say. You must've had it on your mind for awhile.

[supercilious]

Only.

[ such lies. ]

I admit that I may have somewhat dwelt on the recent strife. There are... a lot of troubles in the air. Best to confront the ones I can.

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[yetsleeping]

Arthur. We can always talk.

[A little pause.]

You really are a remarkable person, you know.

Private

[supercilious]

Of course, I'm a Pendragon.

Private

[yetsleeping]

Mmrph. Well, I've only ever met one Pendragon, which is you, so I don't really have much to go on.

But I remember last year, when I-- while I wasn't here, coming back to find that you were the one who held everything together. And now you keep putting me back together.

...I don't mean to be sentimental! Or maybe I do. But your speech made me very happy. I mean, not happy because everyone hates us, but...

Well. You know what I mean.

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[supercilious]

That's not a time I'll easily forget.

So I take it you're supporting my little side-project, Lord Commander?

[breakspromises]

What do you suggest on improving relations with the residents here?

[supercilious]

Stop the economic divide. Use our skills and powers to help and protect them. Befriend those who are not blindly prejudiced. Learn their history and acknowledge that we have usurped their city. Treat with them, if possible.

[breakspromises]

Yeah...we could draft up a treaty or something.

That's a really good idea.