asgardeventide | oo8 ♔ video / morning day 130

[ The feed comes on to show Arthur pallid and out of breath, sweat gleaming across his brow - from exertion or pain or possibly both. The beginnings of daylight are creeping across the horizon behind him, which is the only reason he's found time to broadcast this message. They're safe, for now. ]

If there are any that would stand beside me and my men -

[ He winces, pain again, but also for future pain of Buffy and her brash attitude. ]

- the term used loosely in this instance to refer to my allies - if there are any that would stand with us, the assistance would be appreciated and well honoured. Particularly those intent on remaining alive for more than a few hours' time without murdering each other or otherwise finding themselves dead.

[ All the disdain. He's looking at you, Team Free Will. There are no motivational speeches this time around. Arthur is fatigued and possibly bleeding out. He breathes deep; perhaps just something small - ]

Rest now while light is upon us. Tend to your wounds and the wounded, and call upon one of us should you find yourself incapable of either. Perhaps most importantly, do not lose sight of your friends' faces, lest you lose yourself within a darkness greater than the night.

The Sun is always laying in wait for the morn, Asgard. We will see these dark hours through.

[ He closes his eyes, exhales harshly. ]

Oh, and Merlin, if you could happen to find yourself upon me, a dear friend seems to have misplaced a knife in my stomach. I know you've never been on time once in your life, but do put in an effort this time, won't you?

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[ You are pants at taking orders, Lancelot, this will be problematic if you're to be a Knight. ]

Very good. We've some time to prepare ourselves before night falls, so I hope to see you back at the house in some time.

[He's willing to bet he's still better at it than Gwaine and you knighted him.]

I will be there. [He nods]

[ He nods his head as well, and then - ]

Thank you, Lancelot.

[ He says it in a rush, as though he hadn't really intended on saying it at all but it's important that he does now. ]

For that you've done. I'm glad to have you here.

[It takes him by surprise as well; he doesn't feel like he's done very much at all.]

I am glad I can be of any help.

[It's all he's ever wanted of his life; to serve with honor.]

You need not thank me, Arthur. It is my duty to stand by your side until I can stand no more.

[ He has done more than he knows, more than he shall probably ever know. Arthur inclines his head with a soft smile. ]

It will be my honour to have you there, so that we might fall together as brothers.

[ Is that not what his Knights are for him? His very blood and kin by intrinsic value, those great men that will stand for Arthur just as Arthur stands for them? ]

[In the midst of all the horrors, Arthur finds a way to make his heart soar and break at once. Brothers. It's more than he ever dared to dream. But Arthur cannot fall, with his dying breath he'll make damn sure of it.]

I will not have done my job if you fell with me.

Then it's a good thing neither of us will be doing any falling.

[ He leaves no room for quarrel on this, okay. No one is dying here, not today. ]

I will see you shortly.

[He doesn't want to argue either, if he could help it he very much wants to avoid dying. He smiles softly as he inclines his head.]

Yes, Sire. Shortly.

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