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[servant]

[It's the first time that Merlin's broadcasted a video of his own, normally content to just poke his nose into others. He's sitting at a table, chin propped up on his fist, the universal pose of Deep Thought.]

I've been thinking a lot lately. [And that would be the point where Arthur would inevitably have something to say about that. It feels...odd, being able to continue without interruption. And not in an entirely good way.] About the humans and the goblins, but mostly about those who found themselves caught in-between. It's difficult, living your life in secret, wondering where you fit in, if you fit in at all.

[He's getting that wounded bear face again, a long expression with sad round eyes.]

I'm not trying to excuse anything terrible that's been done. By anyone. I was only wondering if anyone else knows what it's like to feel like an outcast.

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[servant]

It's looking more and more that way.

[It's surprising, and Merlin wishes he could ask Arthur if he's ever felt that way as the real test. Not that he expects the prince would be truthful with him.]

But once you realize that, it's better...isn't it?

[hsalf]

Sometimes. Realizing it is just a step to correcting it. A lot of the times it's about making the best out of a bad situation.

[servant]

I've always been pretty good at that, actually.