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[ Liam took his time fishing out his phone, dreading the conversation to come but knowing he had to make it. But, time held for no man and speak up, Liam did with a slight tremor coloring his voice despite how he attempted to iron it out. ] I'm afraid we've been inundated with feathers thanks to Raven's latest molting spree and the desert. If anyone would care to take them off our hands, it should make a very nice pillow at the least. I'm afraid there won't be any more forthcoming, however, but what we have, is yours.

[ He won't even charge for it. It's just... too many reminders of Gilbert. But it wasn't all sadness, he did have one question of wonder to note. ] Also, these creatures, this... half turtle, half duck; what is it and where did they come from? They're really quite friendly, aren't they? [ A regular boon to an aging soul. ~~He should ask Break if they can adopt one~~. ]

((ooc: Liam is feeding the turtleducks day old bread out by one of the ponds in Xanadu. Feel free to stumble across him if you'd like a more personal conversation with Liam.))

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[ he nods thoughtfully ] If one does arrive, don't take them for granted. [ like he had Gilbert in all the years of their acquaintance. ]

[Ah...

He ponders the way Liam looks, and those words, and what he said in the broadcast...]

They can disappear just as suddenly as they appear, right?

[ he coughs lightly, taking the moment to clean his glasses ] Yes, and without warning as well.

[ makes a man never want to sleep, doesn't it? ]

Right, of course...

[Well, this got depressing rather quickly.]

[ don't worry, he won't get maudlin ~~even if he wishes he could get drunk~~ ]

Yes, well, it simply can't be helped. We must pick up and move on as we're able. Have you had trouble settling in? [ he has been curious, despite his lack of follow-up. Merlin was a good man after all. ]

[Indeed, they must. After any kind of loss.]

No, it's gone quite fine, actually. Someone offered me their place. Well, two people did, actually. I'm staying with someone named Edmund right now; do you know him?

[ in his world, that wasn't always the case ]

Edmund? No, the name remains unfamiliar. [ but he does make a note to look up the man later. There's no sense in trading one master for another without some vetting process involved! ]

And the other one? [ Just in case Edmund proved to be no good. ]

[Edmund seems to be perfectly good, though, no need to worry.]

Mercedes Thompson.

[ He's not worried. It's just a small background check. ] Mercedes Thompson...

[ there, committed to memory ] You've been quite fortunate indeed. I'm happy to see you've adapted so well to this place. Perhaps I did underestimate you just a little.

[Well, being wary is perhaps not a bad thing. Merlin is pretty lousy at that, though.]

Underestimate me?

In your ability to adapt. [ Merlin was indeed blessed with a happy go lucky disposition. Liam was actually envious of it. ]

Ah.

It's fine, people underestimate me all the time. Which, I guess, isn't really a bad thing a lot of the time!

[ he cracks a smile ] No, not a bad thing at all. [ It was certainly the predominant reason Liam was a credit to his master. ] It's sometimes useful, even.

Yeah, it means people won't expect anything from you, so they won't keep an eye out for it either.

Indeed. My Master actually prizes that ability.

[ that was not a good thing ]

... If a Mr. Rufus Barma ever appears, please stay far away from him.

[He chuckles quietly.]

Is he your master? How do I recognise him?

[ he nods and pushes his glasses back up on his face ] Yes, he is. [ the most sadistic master of all. ] I would highly recommend that any man with long red hair should be avoided. Especially if they're carrying a fan on their person.

Once caught, he never lets you go.

Alright then...

[ after a moment of silence, Liam sighs and feeds the last of his bread to the turtle ducks. ] Thank-you Merlin, and now I best be getting on to work.

I trust you'll have a good day?

If all goes well!

[And you never know about that.]

Have fun.

♣ 008 || Action - Voice | Farewell to a Friend

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