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[ Because this picture is pretty and I wanted to share it with you. Shush. ]

[ Arthur hasn't been gone long. Many of you likely wouldn't have even noticed his absence at all. But he is returned now, just over a year older and with a new crown that ~~he may or may not have stolen from Burger King~~ is far more ornate than a Prince's coronet hanging in his hands. He may not be much older but he certainly looks aged. ]

It would seem this realm has not tired of its want for Kings and Queens.

[ A tight lipped smile. King Arthur of Camelot has just come from the middle of his coronation, and he is hardly amused. ]

I would ask a question of you, Travellers, if you care to answer. How many of you believed you would return home following the battle of Ragnarok, as was promised? How many of you were prepared for it? Wished for it?

[ A pause. ]

Are there any among you that held dread for the prospect, and are glad now to remain in this city for however long you might?

[ He did, once. Now, he is not so sure. He rolls the crown in his hands once, shifts. ]

Or - an easier inquiry, if you are not inclined to answer the other. How many have returned to their native realms, despite the unresolved conflict? Those of you that have made my acquaintance or would call yourselves my friends, I ask that you make known your presence.

[ Another beat, another tense smile. ]

I suppose Asgard is not yet finished with me after all.

[ The feed ends there. Arthur can be found walking from the Heimdall district in the direction of Thor, golden crown once more upon his head and his rich red cloak trailing in the dirt behind him. He might seem a bit dazed, as he is trying to fit the memories of Asgard into his memory of Camelot or perhaps the other way around, but he will stop to speak with people if approached.

He hesitates only a moment on the sidewalk before the New Camelot residence. Arthur's not sure if he's still meant to call it 'home.' But after taking the time to look his fill, to try and remember what he already knows, he will finally cross the yard to knock on the door. He no longer has the key, after all. ]

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[Repeatedly.]

Apart from that -- the mood in the city's sombre, people slowly picking up their old routines and going about repairs. There's been talk of a memorial to Freyr, but I haven't been following developments. That's about it, in terms of practical news. You don't know how people are until you talk to them.

Mm, and the talking is always the hardest part.

[ You would make a good councillor, Conan, for your practicality and objectivity, but you would never make a good King. ]

What of the hospital and the clinic? Have we recovered enough supplies to see them functional?

[Can you imagine King Conan? 'And now let us discuss the matter of taxes -- did the Ambassador just collapse? He's dead? Poisoned? ... okay, forget taxes. I want a forensics team stat and we're going to need the foreign minister here ASAP to break the news to his country. Gdamnit, this is the third official this week!']

The hospital escaped damage, luckily, but the supplies are still pretty low. We'll want another trip to Utgard if at all possible. The Clinic is in Watson's capable hands, so I imagine they're doing well.

[ Legendary, in the prime example of What Not To Do. ]

Has the border been kept safe for travel? No lingering forces of the Giants'?

None, through no action of our own. It could be inferred that they're licking their wounds.

Let us hope they've plenty to lick. We should plan another supply run in the interim; do we still hold the gods' favour?

Utgard Loki's indicated we're welcome to visit.

Then we should do so at the soonest available opportunity. I do not entirely trust the Giants' absence. If there are those in the Guard that would still offer their arms, I would send them with the party.

If you need me to travel with the party, I can spared from the hospital. Or I can nominate others from the Forensics Unit to accompany you. Let me know.

Assemble yourself and a few others that would know what needs acquired. I'll see to the Guard.

Got it. I'll report back when I've enlisted the volunteers.

Very well. Thank you, Conan.

[ Right back to work. You are brilliant, Arthur. ]

[and later--]

Lancelot-san and Allen-san have volunteered to join the guard. Rise-san, Hanako-neechan, me and Tam-sensei will shop and Kaworu-san just wants to come.

Excellent, that should do just fine. I might ... need a few days, just to get things sorted -

[ To keep Morgana from killing him and to try to remember how to breathe. ]

- but we should leave as soon as is possible.

You're in charge! Day 184 and 185 too soon?

[ 'You're in charge,' hm. ]

That should be ample time to prepare, yes.

[Don't think about it too hard, it ruins the illusion.]

Then I'll see that it's done. Talk to you then, Arthur-san!

((ooc: ending point?))

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