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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Arthur - ! You can't just -

[What? Let himself die, like she did? She looks stricken, and averts her gaze from the screen.]

- just do everything you can to get that healed, alright?

I will. I give you my word.

Alright... [Still giving his face a bit of a once-over to make sure this isn't bravado.] ... I'll see you at the Citadel, then. Is there a particular kind of weapon you're short on? I'm decent with a bow and arrow and pretty good at close combat with a knife, so I can bring both or either depending on what you need.

[ Of course it's bravado. He's a Knight and a future King; bravado is his trade by blood. ]

Both should likely serve you well. If the lights we have are not enough to banish the ravens, we will need long arms to at least hold them at bay.

[ And a closed quarters blade goes without saying. Everyone needs to be able to protect themselves just in case. ]

If you've a light you can carry with you as well, I would ask that you keep it with you at all times. They seem to be our greatest weapons.

I don't plan on going anywhere without a flashlight for a long time. Don't worry about that.

Very good.

[ A beat, he debates - ]

I am glad to have you with us, Nakama.

I'll try not to slow you down too much.

So you say to the man with not the strength to stand.

[ This is a dafuqusrs eyebrow, Nakama. ]

Keep your doubts, if you will. I'll have faith enough for the both of us.

You won't be going out like that, though. You'd have an entire crowd blocking the door if you tried, me included. [Very firmly, but there's a little twitch to the corners of her mouth if you look closely.]

You're right. We need hope right now more than anything. I'll try to be rid of all my doubts by the time I get there.

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