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[You'd think Merlin would have gotten over the stage fright after all the announcements he's made before this, but no such luck. There's still a moment of nervous fidgeting before he clears his throat and gets straight to the point.]

Everyone's all right, yeah? After...the darkness. [He falters, paling just a bit, then forces himself to continue.] Turns out that was an attack on the city from the giants. A lot of us have been training, working on our powers for something like this, but we were still unprepared. [A soft, mirthless chuckle.] Really unprepared.

I thought we could try something--you know, in case we're caught off guard again. We've all just been talking to people we already know in the Teacher's Council meetings, or working with Travelers who have powers we're interested in. We're not going to have that sort of luxury when we're actually under attack. I know, I should've realised it earlier [especially with the number of battles he's followed Arthur into] but we have to work with what we've got around us. That's why...well, why don't we pair ourselves up blindly and come up with a useful way to combine our powers? Then we could share our ideas in that practice log I set up a while ago, so the information's available to everyone in the city. Or we could just talk about it during the next meeting. That way, we have a better idea of how to work with any of the powers, in case our usual allies aren't around.

[Merlin smiles at his audience rather hopefully.] If anyone wants to join up, let me know and I'll see about finding you a partner for this.

Oh right, I was supposed to say something else, wasn't I? You all heard what Odin said about the elves from Alfheim. They're the allies the gods have called on to help us rebuild what was damaged during the darkness' attack. I might have spoken to their queen--well, actually, it was more her talking to me--and she wanted to make sure the gods don't ah... [An embarrassed sort of pause as he rubs at his neck.] leave out things when they mention her. So if you've questions about the elves or anything similar, I suppose I'll...try my best to answer them. Or ask her for you. She did say that was all right.

[Merlin leans back, looking relieved that he's nearing the end of his message.] That's about it. Don't forget the next Teacher's Council meeting will be in a week--newcomers are welcome!--and that the hospital's always open for anyone who's been injured and needs help.

(ooc: If anyone's still interested in participating in the random partner activity, go ahead and sign up here!)

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That's all right. [He gives her a quick smile.] I'd be glad to explain anything to newcomers like you.

About Odin--to make it short, there was a large attack on the city not too long ago, which is why the elves are around the city at all. He basically said we don't have a choice in the war. It's fight or be killed. [A slight, disapproving shake of the head.]

If you want to see it yourself, you can find the message right here.

[She switches to video so that he can see her smile at him.] Thank you. I mean it! I know you've probably had to explain this many times already.

Fight or be killed? [She bites her lip.] But what if you can't fight? It's not that I don't want to help, but I don't know what I can do.

Oh! [She clicks on the link, and then feels a little silly.] Ah -- thanks again! Is everything always saved on these things? I guess I'm having a little bit of trouble getting used to them! I'm not as good with these kinds of things as, um, some people I know.

Edited 2012-09-18 04:08 (UTC)

We've all been newcomers once. Having someone there to explain things does make it all easier to deal with.

The war's a good place to start, now that the attacks are getting more serious, from the looks of it. [He pauses to gather his thoughts.] I wouldn't take Odin's words to heart, if I were you. He's the most unwelcoming of the lot, and the least willing to tell us what's happening. Not all the Travelers can fight, and we don't want to force anyone onto the battlefield if they're not prepared for it. Not when there's plenty of other things you can do to help the city.

Still, I know it must getting frustrating to say the same things all the time. I don't know if I would have that kind of patience. What's your name?

[Nods.] Thank you. That's reassuring. What other kinds of things can we do to help? Just talk to people? In that thing you showed me, someone said we should do that!

It's not...patience, really. Anyway, you don't need to worry about it--I meant what I said about telling you what you'd like to know.

Let's see...if you have a battle, you'll need physicians, healers, to tend to the wounded, right? Which reminds me. [He grins.] I work at the Sigyn hospital. If you need someone to look after an injury, just ask for Merlin. That's me.

Okay, well...! Anything you think I should know, then! And how often do these attacks happen? Are they often very bad?

That's right! You would need those things. [There's a brief pause.] M-Merlin...! Ah, you mean like the wizard?

Actually, there's...something I could show you, if you like. A guide. [Sort of.] One of the gods created it himself. [At this point, Sara should be getting this thing in a text. And yes, Merlin's definitely fighting back a smile.] It's actually very helpful once you get past all the colours.

[He pauses too, at this point.] Warlock. That's what I usually go by, I mean. Or sorcerer.

Edited 2012-09-19 20:41 (UTC)

Ah! [Sara sounds pleased by it as she looks over the guide. At least it breaks everything down nicely!] I like the pictures.

[Her eyes go wide.] W-Warlock? [She is stunned. She thought his parents just named him that or something!] Y-You mean -- you're really...?!

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