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[pratentious]

[ The video feed comes in jerkily, as though whomever turned it on may not have entirely intended it. As if to confirm, Arthur's face comes into view, confused and curious and awed and perhaps a little bit not entirely there as he tilts his head and furrows his brows. He's used the device a hundred times over by now, there's no reason he should be this astounded by it - and there's no reason he should be standing there, just. Staring. Staring, like it's the most curious thing in all the worlds. ]

[Suddenly, Merlin's voice comes from off screen.] Arthur? Arthur, what-- [And then he's there, gripping Arthur's upper arm firmly.]

What did I say about staying with me? You could've gotten lost in the crowd. [His gaze focuses on the holographic screen just then, and he groans.] Really, Arthur? Don't tell me you're getting distracted by shiny things now, too.

[ Cue one Arthur Pendragon, crown prince of Camelot, once and future king, looking terribly abashed as he's berated by his servant. ]

I'm sorry, Merlin. Won't happen again, I swear on it. I will follow you as though a shadow.

[ He nods his head with resolve, as though this is now his life's mission to follow in Merlin's footsteps, and he will follow them precisely. ]

[Even though Merlin's head practically whips toward Arthur at the apology, his half-horrified, half-amused expression can still be seen pretty clearly on the screen.]

You... [He's jolted out of the shock when a native practically runs into the pair. Merlin shakes his head, pulling Arthur to the side with him.] Never mind. Stop apologising so much, would you? I don't think I can take this much shock in one day.

Anyway, I'll hold onto the bracelet for now. [He makes a "give it here" gesture, holding one hand out.]

[ Arthur opens his mouth as though to protest, then purses his lips and looks down at it with a frown before working it off his wrist and handing it over to Merlin. He then looks back up with a small smile, waiting patiently for his next instruction, but fidgets around like he doesn't quite know how to stand still. ]

[A sigh and another headshake later, Merlin fiddles with the screen until it centers on him.] Right. Sorry about that.

[If anyone's still paying attention, they can probably see Arthur edging out of the picture, clearly enraptured by something off to the side. A quiet "oooh" follows him out of the screen, though Merlin doesn't pay any attention to it.]

I know a few of you have gotten...changed somehow in the last couple of weeks. It all just wore off on its own, right? [Nevermind that his expression clearly says: "please let that be a yes".] Something's wrong with Arthur and--

[Now he glances over his shoulder and starts when he sees Arthur's gone missing. The video jostles as Merlin moves, finally ending after the viewers hear a muted "Arthur? Arthur, you can let go of the tree now."]

[ ooc; Arthur has been cursed! For those of you familiar with Merlin, he is in simpleton!Arthur mode from The Sword in the Stone, Part 1. For those of you unfamiliar with Merlin, shame on you and get to Netflix five minutes ago. Also, ponder these videos. Replies will come from both Merlin and Arthur, though I'll be using oopsallpratberries for the duration of this curse. Anyone near the Utgard gate can come across Arthur hugging a tree and Merlin trying to coax him away from it! ]

Comments

[ex_stakes70]

As if he could get any dumber! { ololololol } do you need help, Merlin?

[oopsallpratberries]

Hey! I take offense to that!

[ Seemingly about to defend his honour?!?! ]

I'll have you know Merlin is more than capable. He is a very good servant.

forever video?

[dragonspeak]

I...don't know. We're on our way out of the city and meeting up with the others.

[He glances at Arthur when he bursts out in his defense.] Erm. Wasn't expecting this, though.

[video]

[disasterrific]

[All the giggling]

Did he hit his head?

[video]

[oopsallpratberries]

Well, I'll confess getting the shirt over my head was fairly difficult this morning, but I don't believe I fell into anything.

[ He is really struggling to remember here. Like, really struggling. ]

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

No, he's hit his head plenty of times in Camelot, and he's never ended up like this before. I'm pretty sure nothing can get through that thick skull of his, so it must be something else.

video 1/3

[veneficus]

[ wait.

what ]

2/3

[veneficus]

[ the ]

video;

[veneficus]

[ Hell?! ]

His mind is lost on him, clearly.

[Video]

[ofthursday]

It has yet to wear off for me, but I believe it has for others.

[Castiel's own curse is still going, massive black wings visible in the frame with him, though they look a little ragged to match Castiel's exhausted appearance. Sam's been missing for days now, though what happened to Arthur gives Castiel some hope, as he realizes that maybe Sam is just cursed and that's why he's gone. Maybe he's a butterfly or something and will come back when it's over.]

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

I know Nakama's back to normal, and there were a few others... [Merlin's mouth purses unhappily when he catches sight of Cas' bedraggled state.]

Have you and the others been eating and resting?

[Video]

[oopsallpratberries]

[ Quietly, as though Castiel might be unaware and there might be people listening and shh this is super important top secret material!! ]

You've got wings.

[Video]

[dreamsonwings]

Merlin-san? What happened to Arthur-sama?

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

We're still trying to figure that out.

[Sigh.] Though it's probably the work of the gods. He's not the first one to have something like this happen to him.

[Video]

[oopsallpratberries]

Good morning, Sora! Not to worry, everything is perfectly all right. Merlin has got it all under control.

[whatagoodgirl]

Mine lasted about five days.

Is... he okay?

[dragonspeak]

Five...days. [Five days of enthusiastic, puppy-like Arthur. Pfffft.]

He's not going to be happy when he's back to normal, but he's all right. I think.

[video]

[faints]

Is....he okay?

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

He's not hurt, if that's what you're asking.

1/4??

[minifridge]

[Best]

2/4!!

[minifridge]

[day]

[Video]

[gate_of_babylon]

[An even bigger prat doesn't know whether to be amused or disgusted. He's supposed to have some kind of A-rank Magic Resistance or something. Or at least be able to resist something this trifling. Good gods.]

If it has anything to do with the same afflictions affecting the rest of the rabble, it's a temporary one. At least, it's probably temporary.

[Settling on looking bored yet being amused]

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

[Oh, Merlin remembers you.]

"Rabble"? Rank doesn't mean much when you're stuck here like the rest of us.

video;

[acidbaths]

Ah...is he gonna be alright, Mister?

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

I think he'll be all right. [Eventually.]

He isn't injured, just...acting strangely.

[video]

[damnidjits]

[The gods can be absolutely terrible at times.

Which of course means Bobby's laughing his ass off.]

He got hit by a curse too, huh?

[Video]

[dragonspeak]

He's listened to everything I said so far, and offered to let me use the shower first this morning.

He's definitely been enchanted somehow.

[You don't understand, Bobby. Arthur offered to let him shower first. This is not normal behaviour.]

video ( 1 /2 )

[sentimentality]

[ is this real life. ]

video ( 2 /2 )

[sentimentality]

[ she won't laugh she won't laugh she won't laugh. in essence, her expression is one torn between both amusement and concern. ]

Has he been like this all morning, then?

[Action]

[fated_blade]

[Arthur? Hugging a tree...did his mind explode?]

What on earth is going on here?

[Action]

[oopsallpratberries]

[ yes. he just grins from his tree. ]

Hello, Arturia. You know, I've been wondering - you're me, right? But you're also a lady, so are you King Arthur or Queen Arthur? Or both? You can't really be both, though, there isn't enough room for both crowns.

[ then he lets go of the tree to mime having too much on your head and looks very puzzled by the prospect ]

video.

[aestusdomusaurea]

[LOLOLOLOLOL!!! She couldn't help but chuckle at bit at what's unfolding before her.]

I see the gods have decided to have some fun with your friend. Though I have not seen him in his normal state, methinks he is being rather adorable despite his head being dull.

video.

[oopsallpratberries]

[ there's an insult in there somewhere, but he can only really focus on the one part. ]

You think I'm adorable?

HERE RIDICULOUSLY LATE

[leonsurvivor]

[Er....]

Is everything alright, Merlin?

[Maybe speaking to Arthur here isn't the best move.]