2nd judgement ~ [Accidental Video | Backdated to day 110]

[foodshortage]

[The bracelet had been a very convenient and pleasing thing to throw to the floor. It was a creation of this world, this world reeking of magic and Uther no longer wanted anything to do with it. In landing, it starts recording on its own and shows Uther's profile as he swipes out an arm and knocks over the lamp on the night table by his bed (it's probably a good thing that it's not on).

And then, he starts pacing, with long, loud steps and the Pendragon red cloak billowing with every turn. The light may be dim in the room, but the anger in his expression is quite easy to make out - all it hides is the troubled hint to it, as that's far less obvious.

Finally, he kicks the bracelet further away, in under the bed and before the recording cuts off, he leans on the night table with his jaw and shoulders tense and he may not be young, but he certainly looks even older.]

((OOC: This is backdated to shortly after this log where a nasty falling out between him and Arthur is meant to take place. So Uther is very moody and feeling like he's lost all his footing with no idea what to do.

Thus; approach at your own risk.))

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[fated_blade]

What is the matter, Your Grace? Something not go your way?

[Yeah, she loves your son and you're an ass to him]

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[foodshortage]

[...

That blasted thing recorded.

It's a considerable time later that Uther actually picks the bracelet back up. He hasn't calmed down, not really; the anger is still boiling underneath the surface, and seeing this, it boils over and stings in his throat (might be some hurt in there, some painful throbbing to his heart).

And Arturia? He does not like you. This doesn't help one bit.]

Is that really any of your business?

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[fated_blade]

I care for Arthur as if he were my own blood. What affects him, concerns me.

[She glares at him dangerously]

Did he finally stand up to you? Tell you the truth about the man you are?

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[veneficus]

[ There is a Pendragon dynamic that had been broken and now Morgana is not a side to this as she usually is and has reluctantly taken on the job which usually belongs to Arthur.

She is middle ground and she hates it. ]

My lord - !

[ she can't use 'father'. It's just fkjhk ]

Please, my Lord - it's unsafe without your bracelet.

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[foodshortage]

[It's some time before Uther picks up the bracelet again. Not too long, no, so Morgana can breathe easy.

He would really rather not touch it, but if Morgana says it's unsafe, then he'll listen. Morgana is a relief to see, a great one, and Uther feels some of the chaos in his heart settle.]

Unsafe?

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[veneficus]

[ She knows that this is a time for her to be sweet. To sway him with kind words and smiles to talk to Arthur. At the same time, she knows it will take time. She cannot say "wear your bracelet and oh, please apologize to Arthur".

Patience then. And treading carefully. A good thing she knows the art. ]

We have been warned. Bad things happen to those who take them off. I do not know what but - please my Lord, I shall not wish that upon you.

[ sweet, innocent, concerned. She is concerned for him. But she bites back the frankness that she usually uses on Arthur. ]

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[timesnewroman]

[He doesn't know you. But you seem kind of mad, bro. Allow him t help.]

Excuse me? Sorry, I know it's none of my business, but you may want to put the bracelet back on. Kind of...uncomfortable-sounding things happen when people take them off for too long.

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[foodshortage]

["Kind of" is a great understatement.

It's some time before Uther responds, but not too long. He doesn't have much patience right now, if any at all, but Rory gets points for not asking anything, and is fairly polite on top of it (which Uther wouldn't expect, from the way Rory looks).]

So I heard.

video; oh fhudis ENJOY HIM. He's a personal favorite of mine.

[timesnewroman]

[...Yeah, it is. Rory's heard about what happened to that Erik bloke and the Doctor experienced it before leaving. He's just going to keep his bracelet on at all times, thank you.]

Sorry. [He really does look apologetic. This guy doesn't know him and he doesn't know this guy. He really doesn't want to step on any toes here.] It's just happened to someone recently. It doesn't sound pleasant and I'm sure everyone is hoping to spare it happening to someone else.

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[minifridge]

[oh d e e r. This is probably seven kinds of a bad idea

but screw it, Mary's feeling dangerous.]

Are you okay?

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[foodshortage]

[Yes, yes, it is.

Mary is someone Uther really doesn't have much idea what to do with. She's obviously taken good care of Arthur, which is a plus, but... god, he doesn't even know.]

Do you think that a necessary question?

[Basically a vague "no, I'm not 'okay', are you dumb".]

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[minifridge]

[wow she really doesn't like him at all.]

Well, normally it leads into asking what's wrong and trying to help.

[Normally, you dick.]

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[dragonspeak]

[He might still have an intense dislike for the man, and is briefly, briefly, tempted to let Uther succumb to the grey sickness (the guards always find them eventually, anyway), but in the end, he sends the warning. He does it for the same reason as usual: Arthur.]

You shouldn't take your bracelet off so carelessly. It's dangerous.

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[foodshortage]

[Something without a name or face. That's not strange at all.]

So I have heard.

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[dragonspeak]

[It totally isn't. This is how he rolls.]

It's all true. I have seen people come back after days or weeks after turning grey like the natives. Please be more careful.

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[unionjackass]

... [at own risk you say? England likes taking risks. In fact, he has this uncanny liking for doing things he probably ought not to.

But he isn't contacting Uther guns blazing like a bloody fool. England has other things on his mind, and despite knowing what's happened, he can sympathize. Too long he's walked the earth not to have the ability to stop and consider; especially when it comes to royal families--which are still just families like any other.]

Alright, everyone else has warned you about the bracelet thing so I'll save the nonsense.

...

Your Highness, I believe it's time you and I had a talk.

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[foodshortage]

[A talk.

Uther is so very, very tired of talks. There have been all too many of them and it's all been exhausting and he wants no more talk while he works everything out, he really does not.]

Is that so?

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[samantha_grey]

[From under the bed, the volume briefly turned up so it can be heard (though it might actually be a bit louder than needed if he's collected it by now.)]

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

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[foodshortage]

[No matter what he hears, he's still not responding until quite a while later.]

I am well aware by now.

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[needlebearer]

[Her eyes widen in fear as she sees him cast off the bracelet.] No! You shouldn't take it off!

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[foodshortage]

[It takes some time before he responds, but don't worry, not that long.]

Yes, I am aware.

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[gwenhwyfar]

[The pale woman smiles. Mocking. She doesn't seem to be bothered with his condition. She feels like it's fun for her.]

Problems, Uther?

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[foodshortage]

[Oh, great, just what he needs.]

I would not say it is any of your business.

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[marrying]

[Daphne is sitting on a bed, where she is helping pack, but she's temporarily distracted from her job at packing books in favor of healing a kitten that she found outside. His paw seems to be somewhat mangled, but she's delicately healing what she can, soothingly petting his ears before she notices the video feed.

Hrm. :(]

... are you alright?

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[foodshortage]

[It's almost annoying, with all these nice people. He just doesn't want to be bothered, certainly not by strangers, but the damn bracelet had to record this. Ugh.

He has yet to outright lie to anyone who responded, because it would so obviously be a lie, he thinks. But now he's really out of patience, so a lie is what comes out.]

I'm perfectly fine.