dragonspeak: (I know you don't understand how I feel)
Merlin ([personal profile] dragonspeak) wrote in [community profile] asgardeventide2012-09-17 09:02 pm

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!)
veneficus: (Come and lift me from this place)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-19 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ go away >:| ]

I do not trust her for all her cheerful nature, that is all.
pratentious: (so shake him off.❞)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-19 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ no u ]

Ah, yes, of course. Happiness, our sworn enemy. Tremble before its might.
veneficus: (Never allowed me my own freedom)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-19 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
There might be much more behind her smiles. Need I remind you of Sophia? Men fall so easily when a woman smiles.

[ she would know. ]
pratentious: (the time we stood with our shaking hands)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-19 10:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Sophia. He scrunches his nose in distaste. ]

Yes, well. She's offering an army, not her hand in marriage.
veneficus: (Brings me back to you)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-19 10:06 pm (UTC)(link)
And we are all graced by her kindness and beauteous presence indeed. I shall hear her answers but I do not trust her.
pratentious: (pic#4566835)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-21 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course, Morgana. Whatever you say.

[ you are totally jealous. ]
veneficus: (But I know what is wrong)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-22 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
You cannot mean to tell me you are so taken by the idea of trusting her too?

[ c r o s s. et tu, Brute? ]
pratentious: (i'll walk with you my dear❞)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-23 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
Of course not. When've you ever known me to trust any of the nobility brought before the Court? And as with any other, I simply aim to see to her uses and her -

[ lips totally quirking, mocking yoouu ]

- beauteous presence, before passing judgment. If that's quite all right with the Lady.
veneficus: (I have saved all my ribbons for thee)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-24 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Then why would you wish otherwise from me?

[ h u f f. since clearly you are even though you didn't really. ]
pratentious: (ye shall come to your own❞)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-24 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
The difference between you and I is that I bear no open hostility towards her grace. I may even speak with her myself. I don't very much like her using my manservant as a messenger without my permission.

[ okay, so maybe they're both jealous. shut up. ]
pratentious: (twixt sees unsailed and shores unhailed❞)

not here

[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-24 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ shut up, Merlin, Arthur actually has a claim to you. Morgana's just cray. ]
veneficus: (You want to travel blind)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-24 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
I am not hostile, I am simply doubtful of her intentions.

[ a roll of eyes at the second part. ]

Duel her for Merlin's honor and solve this issue, perhaps?
veneficus: (pic#1345071)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-24 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Worry not, Merlin, he will never duel a lady. He remembers all too well the days he used to lose to me. I doubt he shall risk it.

Perhaps I shall duel her for him.

[ she's kidding, SHE'S KIDDING. ]
pratentious: (they that look still to the pole❞)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-24 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh

my god.

he may actually murder you. ]
veneficus: (And to the flowers)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-24 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh but Arthur will not have it, certainly. Without his permission her actions could might as well be declared as stealing from the Crown Prince.

[ just keep trolling. ]
pratentious: (this ship will carry❞)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-24 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
He is not a despoiled maiden, what is wrong with you?
Edited 2012-09-24 22:56 (UTC)
veneficus: (I'll let you get away with this one)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-24 11:00 pm (UTC)(link)
With me? You speak of Merlin as if he were a long limbed pigeon.
pratentious: (so here's to drinks in the dark❞)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-24 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
... What does that even mean?

[ This has gotten terribly out of hand. ]
veneficus: (She holds you captivated)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-24 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
That you are jealous of the Elf Queen because Merlin is now working for her.

[ HA. she wins! and now she can just pretend that this is awful of you, Arthur, really. She is not jealous at all. ]

A good thing father never split Merlin's duties at home.
pratentious: (and the bud has come to blossom❞)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-24 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ s c r e a m ]

I'm not the jealous one here, Morgana. You're the one that can't bear the thought of another Lady in his presence. A Queen, and a seemingly kind and generous one at that.
veneficus: (I have saved all my ribbons for thee)

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[personal profile] veneficus 2012-09-24 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
That would be unladylike. I have no claim over Merlin and no care for his foolish queen.
pratentious: (would i take any of it back❞)

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[personal profile] pratentious 2012-09-24 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, so she's foolish as well now? Please, Morgana, do tell us more of her poor character. There is certainly no bias upon your tongue.

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