video | username: merlin

[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]

I know of a couple of not-so-good kings myself. But I know Arthur will be better someday.

[respired]

[Koltira can glean from context who Arthur is--and who he will be.]

What makes you so certain? Does he not share the fears of your people?

[servant]

It's more like...he has a better heart. And you think he doesn't listen, but then he always does something to prove that he was.

[respired]

You sound quite close. I hope your faith in him is rewarded.