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[pratentious]

[ A few hours after being found complicit with a murder - rather, multiple murders - Arthur cleans up to gain some fucking dignity in this absolute chaos. Nothing makes sense, he doesn't remember, he couldn't have - ]

I - [ He falters, clears his throat to try again. ] - I intend to deliver myself unto the gods for the deaths of three individuals found on my training grounds this morning. One of the bodies was missing, presumably a Traveller. I don't -

[ I don't know what happened, I don't know who it was. Arthur stops, shake his head. His voice goes tight, stricken. ]

- See to your loved ones, Asgard. Make certain they're [ alive ] safe, and do not stray. We need each other, if we are to get through this dark and strange time. Please -

[ No. There's nothing else to say. Arthur stops and closes his eyes, brows furrowed and lips pressed into a thin, unhappy line. Breathes in deep, and misses turning off the bracelet by just a little bit. Blame his shaking hands and the empty confusion. ]

Merlin. Let's go.

[ ooc; Bit of a spoiler here: Arthur is not actually corrupted. He's being framed and the missing body is Gwaine's, but we want people to be looking out for each other, so go nag people until this crime is solved! ]

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[wasteless]

So what? People are dying let an' right. Find a dead guy and you always turn yourself in?

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[pratentious]

When you are found beside them with a weapon in your hand? Generally, yes. You ought to turn yourself in.

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[dragonspeak]

[Like people might have guessed already, Merlin is right at Arthur's side, and he turns on his own bracelet to add onto Arthur's message.]

I'm going with him. Sorry to anyone I might have plans with for the next few days, but I'm not going to be back until I know Arthur's safe after--after whatever the gods do to fix this.

[He might look even paler than usual under the stress, but his jaw is clenched tight and his eyes burn with ire. Just try to stop him.]

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[stakes]

He's innocent. Right? He has to be.

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[livedtwice]

Thank you ... at least, for turning yourself in.

[He could say more, but he doesn't. The words don't come to him.]

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[pratentious]

Don't, please -

[ He puts his hand over his mouth, turns to wipe it with the back side. He feels ill. It's the least he could do and it's not enough. ]

It's only right that I should. Keep watch, over your mother. Keep each other safe.

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[digophelia]

And how did they die?

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[pratentious]

[ It doesn't quite seem right to divulge these sorts of grim details, but - ]

Multiple stab wounds, it seems. They were arranged amongst my equipment, like - like dolls.

voice; because no you don't get to stare at the black eye your sister gave her

[badwolf]

An' what if we turn into the ones that hurt them?

voice; someone better take pictures for him!!!

[pratentious]

You ought to be brought to the castle as well. They said - they can fix this. They can stop it happening again.

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[true_renaissance_man]

Turn yourself in?

[For more murders... Was there really no end to the power this mind control had over people? ]

Who was... who ended up being killed?

[He hesitated from the fear over what the answer might be.]

[Voice]

[pratentious]

I do not know.

[ Arthur's voice comes small, tense. He wishes he could remember anything, let alone - ]

I can't recall anything of the night previous, I don't know who it was. It could be anyone.

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[mulletrock]

I'm still not 100% about the whole thing but do what you gotta do. I'll back you up. I've got no loyalty to the gods but as far as the travelers are concerned I'll do my what's in my power to keep 'em safe.

You want me to look after Morgana? Or anyone? While you're, y'know, hopefully not dropping the soap.

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[pratentious]

I'm not sure there will be any soap.

[ That was the sound of something flying very quickly overhead. ]

If you could, it would be appreciated more than I can say. Lord knows the fit she'll throw in our absence. If you could keep watch over her, and Mordred and Gwen until Gwaine stumbles back from whichever pub he's found this time.

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[childofthewickedday]

.....

[Staring eyes somehow grow larger]

....Arthur?

[The name is almost a question, almost in hopes that he'll say "no. It is not Arthur here, but someone else. Someone else who says these things."]

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[pratentious]

[ Gods help him, but Arthur struggles to keep his chin up to face him. Mordred may very well be the one to break the careful resolve he's trying to carry himself on. He is filled with too much uncertainty and despair to be so rattled. ]

Mordred.

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[bloodypocket]

... You know, with absolute certainty, that it was you? [There was a part of him that wanted it to not be true, of course. But the same could be said of the small part that would be grateful it it was Arthur, and he was in the right for turning himself in.

He did have many who were loyal to him, and many who could be stabbed in the back as a result.]

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[pratentious]

I'm not certain of anything anymore.

[ There's an edge of desperation in his voice, something brittle and fraying. He's supposed to remain strong for these people, to guide them. Not fall victim to some horrendous magic and bring harm to those he vowed to protect. ]

It's not the first time I've acted without knowing it. I've post time and come to with wounds I don't recall inflicting in places I can't remember going. It's gone far enough I cannot leave room for doubt.

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[silverkhaleesi]

[Daenerys gives Arthur a harsh glare. She did not think she would have it in him to kill random people for no apparent reason.]

Why did you do it, your Grace?

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[pratentious]

[ The corner of his lip tugs at the accusation in her tone, but he fights against it. It is not undeserved, after all. ]

I do not know. I have no memory of - any of it, only waking in the aftermath.

[ He shakes his head, brows perpetually furrowed in confusion and shame both. He doesn't know what happened but he has to own up to it. ]

My mind was not my own but my actions must be. I can only accept my guilt and seek to right it however I must.

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[conquering]

[ this is absurd.

and morgana had seen many absurd things in her years, many things that made no sense to her whatsoever and this.

this is absurd. Arthur is alright, Arthur had done nothing and Morgana doesn't need to prove it, Morgana doesn't care there are facts to point otherwise.

She just knows it and for her, this is all she needs.

Which leads her to entering his room uninvited and angry beyond reason. ]

You can't go! You've done nothing, I know you've done nothing!

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[pratentious]

[ Despite the grim circumstances and the lead weight of guilt and grief deep in his stomach, Arthur still smiles faintly when she comes barging in like a storm unbidden. He'd expected as much from her, his beloved sister that knows no logic beside her own. ]

Morgana.

[ Voice of reason even when he's falling apart. ]

There is nothing to be done for it now. I must go.

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[stakes]

[ hand clamped over mouth, horror, and complete disbelief. ]

No. Not you.

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[pratentious]

Buffy.

[ It's a whisper, a simple exhale. He shakes his head. ]

It can be anyone. We've seen as much.

[valianced]

[ It's been ages since she's seen him -- very nearly since the last time she was in Asgard. He looks horrible though, and she frowns almost immediately. ]

I'm sure there's... well, there must be an explanation. But -- but are you well?

[ Have a little girl who will, indefinitely, fuss over you. ]

[pratentious]

[ Oh, Lucy. The concern is unfounded, when there are others whose lives were taken unduly. ]

I am well enough, do not worry for me. I will be better when I've a presence of mind again.