Second Triskele ∴ Accidental Video

[childofthewickedday]

[The view is an unglamorous one, little fingers fiddling with the bracelet, the underside of Mordred's chin, and then an awkward angle of lancelot as the man attempts to cook for the child much more interested in staring intently at him, asking questions, or fiddling with the things within his reach, like slices of fruits that he tries to reach in front of Lancelot for while the man is midcut]

[Gently, the knight pushes his hand away] careful now, you could get hurt this way. It won't be much longer. [Somehow, when the fighting ended and the smoke cleared, he just fell into the position of babysitter.He finds he doesn't mind it in the least, it keeps the horrors away.]

[That is met with a small frown, Mordred retracting his hand] Do you say that because you are a knight?

I say it because it's logical. [He turns to offer a small smile to the child, one that reflects in his voice] Many parts of the code are simply logical or courteous. You will do well to embrace them yourself. I'm certain Morgana will be pleased. [He has learned by now that that name is the magic word - no pun intended - when it comes to Mordred.]

[And that magic word does its trick, earning a little peek and a lean closer as if he could somehow read the answer in Lancelot's face if he stole a glance at the right moment. But alas, in the end he has to ask] What is the code?

The Code is what the knights live by, it is what teaches us how we must act in every given situation. Every man must have a code of some sort, even if you do not embrace the code of Camelot. For instance the code of chivalry - living by it would have you put the needs of others before your own, being respectful and protective. Try kissing Morgana's hand next time you see her, that is part of the code of chivalry I'm quite certain she'll enjoy. Pull her seat out for her, do not seat yourself until all ladies present are seated, open the door for her and allow her to go through first - they may seem like trifles to you, but they are important.

... [Mordred goes quiet at that. Yet even so it is clear on his face that the seed has been planted in his mind. As he returns to playing with his bracelet, he bites his lower lip in thought, distracted as he spins the thing round and round his wrist until he effectively ends the feed without knowing it.]

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[sworntovalor]

[The cut fruit is moved to a plate as he moves to cut the bread; he's hardly the most qualified to handle this kitchen despite being better equipped for it than most residents of this house; so he keeps it simple to make sure Mordred could have a proper meal.]

Respectful behavior is oft rewarded with respect. It is vital for any hope of a peaceful life.

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[childofthewickedday]

Do you kiss Prince Arthur's hand, Lancelot?

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[veneficus]

[ She is the most proud single parent in existence. ]

Is this a lesson in manners?

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[sworntovalor]

[They both had no clue that their lesson was recorded until Mordred's bracelet announces the new message and they find their conversation was broadcasted for all to see.

Well crap.]

Ah...yes. Perhaps a lesson in bracelet- awareness is needed next. [For both of them.]

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[childofthewickedday]

[Mordred has first turned to see if Morgana is behind them, before he too pieces together what has happened]

It is a lesson in the code, Morgana.

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[pratentious]

[ Arthur has been ... busy, or so he thinks, trying to pick up the pieces after the battle and put the Citadel back together (again, for the second time). He hadn't realised quite how preoccupied he'd kept himself until he sees the video, and a small smile unfurls at the sight of the two together. Mordred is being cared for, and Lancelot is ever the perfect gentleman, the finest example of a Knight of Camelot if Arthur ever saw one. ]

Careful now, Sir. You might be a poor influence on the boy.

[ A tease made evident in the lightness of his eyes. There is surely no better a role model for Mordred, and such ... normality, homeliness, is a truly wonderful thing to see after all the fighting. He holds some of the odd disconnect that usually comes after the return to ordinary life after a campaign, where the mind struggles to remember what the days are meant to feel like without sword and blood in hand, but none of it can be seen in this. It's something to be cherished, he thinks. ]

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[sworntovalor]

[If there's one thing Lancelot knows better than anyone ever should is how difficult normality is to achieve after a battle, especially for a child, as well as how important it is to help him find it.

He smiles at the screen and offers the prince a slight bow]

I will do my best not to corrupt him while you are occupied.

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[meant]

( alayne listens quietly to the conversation at first, about codes and knights and such beautiful concepts that sansa would have once loved. he sounds like someone out of a song - gallant, and courteous. but a code is nothing more than pretty words, and they are easier said than adhered to.

still. courtesy is courtesy. )

The realm of Camelot is lucky to have you, ser.

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[sworntovalor]

It is I who is lucky to reside and serve it, my lady.

[It's an unfamiliar voice, but the manners are easy to respond to.]

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[dragonspeak]

[Well this is...adorable, for a lack of better word. He remembers Lancelot's long-held dream of joining the knights of Camelot, and wonders if someone had taught him the same lesson as a boy.]

You know, I'm almost certain Arthur would say Morgana isn't included in the chivalric code. [His lips quirk into a fond smile.] The way those two argue sometimes.

[Then he just studies Lancelot for a moment. He won't say anything with Mordred most likely listening in, but Merlin's found that not all the knights of Camelot are as gallant as the tales say. Of that bunch, he can safely say Arthur (when he isn't being a prat of massive proportions) and Lancelot try to follow the code of honour to an almost ridiculous degree, closely followed by Leon and the rest of the new knights. Strange how that worked out.]

You're a good model for him. [Much better than those rebels Mordred had been working with before.]

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[pratentious]

[ This comment is the most rude comment on the face of the planet. Arthur hates all of you. ]

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[sworntovalor]

[As a boy, he learned to work the land. After that...there was none to teach him. The Code of chivalry he's learned from stories. Now doesn't that explain a lot.]

I am entirely certain that even if he would, he would mean it in jest.

[He smiles at his friend.]

I don't know of that, but I do my best.

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[childofthewickedday]

Why would Morgana not be in the code?

[Yes that all went over Mordred's head]

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[itsasecret]

[And they say that chivalry is dead.]

A lot of boys should take a page out of your book, Sir Knight.

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[sworntovalor]

[Those who say that have never met Lancelot.]

Only good may come from the Code being taught to more people.

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[comeonthensexy]

What if you meet a woman who doesn't want you to do any of those things?

[ ...

Just out of curiosity. ]

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[sworntovalor]

Then you respect her wishes, of course.

[He's met some of those. One actually ran away when he kissed her hand.]

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[gwenhwyfar]

You are in good hands, Mordred.

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[sworntovalor]

[There may be a touch of cheekiness in his smile.]

I'm certain he could do with a lady to practice on, if you would wish to join our meal.

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[childofthewickedday]

You are friends with Lancelot, Regina?

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[burping]

I do not think there is a better teacher.

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[sworntovalor]

[He chuckles softly by now; somewhat amazed that this has just been...everyone's reaction. He can so easily think of better teachers. Arthur. Merlin.]

You honor me as always, my lady. I can only share words, ideals. I could use help in allowing him practical experience.

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[brokennotmad]

[Annie's eyebrows furrow and she watches the interaction for a bit, her fingers idly twisting a lock of her hair between them.]

What exactly are you teaching him?

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[sworntovalor]

The code of conduct of chivalry.

[And here, have a free sample in the shape of a respectful incline of the head]

[ealdorsprince]

Wow. That's a very strict set of codes.

[He would never be mean in front of the kid, but he wonders about this video being set up for a second, but he bats it away Lancelot has only been nice to him after all.]

[sworntovalor]

They seem natural to me.