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[shutupmerlin]

[ The tablet displays a man in chainmail and plate armor face down on Charon's raft a few feet away - device still being held by the boatman. For a moment the body is still, and then a loud groan emits from it.

The head moves. Glances around. Stills.

A sigh and it's like the whole man deflates with exasperation. ]

Merlin. [ Tone just seething

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[vengefulduty]

They haven't kidnapped you because you're a prince! [Have a bright grin here.] If that's any small comfort to you, your highness.

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[shutupmerlin]

[ Oh look, some one being congenial. Finally. Have a polite smile back, milady. ]

There's a first for everything, I suppose. And today seems to be the day for them. [ A pause, and here's him being all Princely and polite ] So if not for that, could you possibly let me know the alternative reason, if you would be so kind?

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[vengefulduty]

[Or is she really? Hm, hm.]

It's because of how devilishly handsome you are, of course. A man with your face, why. You can't possibly be allowed to be seen by the general public! The royal pedigree helps, I suppose, since there is a man with your face running around here who claims to be king.

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[shutupmerlin]

[ Oh ho ho, you flatter him, Elissa, and flattery will get you everywhere with Arthur ] How dreadfully unthoughtful of me - I'll try to keep my radiance dampered down so as to avoid these untimely kidnappings in the futur--

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[doesnotbrood]

[Oh, he can smell the condescension on this one.]

You demand answers.

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[shutupmerlin]

[ Luckily he's chilled out a little more by this point and Ivy's made the point that he's making life more difficult on himself right now. ]

I've been told I'll be more likely to get them if I politely request answers.

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[doesnotbrood]

How fortunate for all of us. And what are you questions?

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[shutupmerlin]

Yes, pardon me for taxing the lot of you with what's standard protocol when abducted by enemies. Most have been answered up to the point of why a set of Old Gods would have interest in holding a mass of peoples hostage, aside from some bizarre amusement.

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[morethanafour]

[Friendly slightly wry smile.]

Another one from Camelot. Finding your feet alright?

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[shutupmerlin]

Anoth- Oh, Morgana. Right, I've found her already, so all's well. [ A laugh and he actually looks down at his feet here. ] They're still a bit wobbly, but I'm managing. It's just a lot to swallow all at once.

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[morethanafour]

That's good to hear - she seemed a little worried about being here alone.

[She nods sympathetically.]

I'm still getting used to things, honestly. I don't think anyone expects to end up in the Underworld - at least not while they're still alive.

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[shutupmerlin]

[ Sobering a little because FFFFF Morgana ;_; ] She... had been missing from home before. Kidnapped. I can imagine she'd be frightened.

That would be the kicker, wouldn't it? Bizarre circumstances I'm used to but this... is just over-achievement on someone's part.

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[endtheblight]

Oh, you're Prince Pendragon now, are you? You truly do have an identity crisis.

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[shutupmerlin]

And have been since birth, so no, not really seeing how that's supposed to be a crisis. Should I know you?

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[endtheblight]

No, you shouldn't.

Good thing, that.

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[shutupmerlin]

Alriiiight? And why is that, or am I to be kept in suspense? Because let me tell you, it's been a laugh riot so far.

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[thatpompousprat]

[holy maker.

he's going to squint.

and squint a lot.

and squint some more.]

...a prince, huh? I suppose this face was destined for greatness. And royalty.

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[shutupmerlin]

[ Sweet lord almighty, what has sorcery done? Prince Arthur is the least pleased. You've broken his brain just a tad. ]

You-- What are--

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[shutupmerlin]

You will stop this immediately, or I'll have your head, sorcerer!