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[ 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! ]

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[ He is none the wiser. You monster. ]

Excellent. It's a fine day, indeed, shame we haven't got the hors --

[ And then an idea hits him like a truck. ]

Horses! D'you suppose we should invite Sir Storm? Perhaps Sir Frewen as well - I've been terribly inconsiderate.

Arthur, we have quite a company already dear.

[ Immediately: ]

You're absolutely right. Thank you, Morgana, your counsel is invaluable, as always.

[ She really tries not to giggle. ]

Perhaps I should make you tea when you come back home.

[ not that she thinks it can fix it. ]

You would do that for me?

[ he looks so touched, he might cry. ]

For a hug.

[ she's going to steal as many as she can while he's still silly. ]

[ Everyone is taking advantage of him sob and he has no clue! ]

Of course. You are too kind, sister.

[ All she wants is to cuddle him forever ;~; ]

Hardly so, brother.

[ you may cuddle. for now. ]

Well, you are a bit terrifying and I'm not entirely convinced you aren't half succubus, but you are also wonderful and likely the most beautiful lady in all the five kingdoms.

[ He is not saying this as insult or compliment. He's thinking really hard about it, as though it's fact he's trying to recall from a text book somewhere. ]

[ w h a t. ]

I am not -

[ but then... ]

The most beautiful? truly?

Aside from perhaps my mother, yes, definitely.

[ fervent nodding! ]

[ fjhfkjf just this smile. with perhaps a shade of pink to her cheeks. ]

Thank you.

[ ... aw, man. he would totally poke fun if he wasn't stupidly happy that she's happy. damn. ]

You are very welcome.

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