asgardeventide | 9th Spark || [Video]

[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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[ his ~charming traits~ are what keep him alive mostly. ]

You also can't count on the gods ever sending anyone back. Where's your limit? [ how long is he going to keep doing the god's bidding? ]

They'll have to at some point, else some of our timelines won't make sense. [He shrugs, looking uncomfortable.]

Besides, staying here isn't always a bad thing.

[ now he just looks like you're mad. ]

They change us only to have us fight a battle that's not our own while messing with life and death to prove points-- what part of that isn't bad? [ so much snippy snappy attitude back. ]

[ An odd day when she agrees with Derek Hale, a complete stranger and not the kindest one, at that and not with Merlin.

Still, that's enough, the pair of you :| ]

No part, indeed. The whole affair reeks of tyrannic deities and cruelness. It would be clever not to trust any word of the gods.

[ on that we agree, Derek. But. ]

This supposed elf queen however, is a new force and even you must see the merit in negotiating with her and presenting her with questions. Certainly, she may answer only in lies, I would say that it is the likely option.

However, sometimes people...and I suppose elves are no exception, give away more than they intent. It might not happen if she is a clever conversationalist but perhaps we best humor her...kind offer of answers and supply her with enough questions in the hopes that it might.

[ derek doesn't look too happy about her butting in but what bothers him is more what she says about talking to the elf queen. #trust issues 101 all though, can you blame him since not only is this elf queen a new player but also, well, an elf. who knows how they think... ]

There are faster ways to get honest answers out of people. [ and elves. his plan doesn't include spending hours trying to ask the right questions, nope. ]

[ Hey, you have your pack, she has hers, ok? ]

And such ways would not win one a death sentence from the gods on the spot? They are quite quick with those. You have seen what happened to those who demanded their powers back. They care much for shows of power.

[ he's seen what happened, but he'd like to think a video or two won't make him sit down and out for good. and honestly, morgana!!! asking questions requires speaking and he hates that, gosh. ]

Don't you think the gods will see through any prying questions, too? I prefer being direct.

If said questions would be phrased wisely, chances are slimmer. I would advice you not to take the direct route for it may directly lead you to your death.

You do things your way and I'll do them mine. [ because at the end of it all, he doesn't care how anyone feels about his methods, and he'll deal with the consequences. ]

Then I shall at least hope yours will not end in death. I should hate that the gods shall have such satisfaction.

[Instead of looking angry, Merlin simply shakes his head.]

Maybe it's hard for you to understand, but...things are better here for some of us. I don't blame people for wanting to go back home, but I'd rather stay in Asgard and keep the friendships I've made or renewed here.

[ really, really hard for him to understand, yes. ]

We don't belong here.

That doesn't mean we can't grow to like it. [He sighs.] The situation back home's not exactly appealing.

It's not about what's appealing. [ it's about what's right and where they belong. ]

[Now there's the first sign of irritation.]

Maybe not for you. Everyone's situations are different--why does it matter if someone you don't know wants to stay here or not?

Because as long as there are people who want to stay, those who want to leave aren't only fighting against the gods.

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