♣ 005 || Voice|Action | Just a little shopping spree

[haring_to_go]

[ the ring of a cash register sounds as Liam's voice comes over the speaker phone. ]

Thank-you, but I'll just carry that out with me. Ah, but that second one you can wrap up! It's a gift for a... [ can he even count Elliot as a friend? ] an acquaintance. I failed to help him as promised so while this won't make up for it, I do rather hope...

[ a low laugh echoes in the speaker as the shop lady does as asked ] It's often the thought that counts. I do so hope your acquaintance enjoys the handkerchief. Please come again, sir.

[ Liam deprecates ] Yes, I do so hope he does. Until another time then.

[ another pause and then the tinkle of a bell echoes as he exists the shop. Anyone wishing to catch him will find him strolling through the city, a brown paper parcel under his arm and a cup of tea in his hand. Ever since he discovered it's portability, he's never been with it. ]

Comments

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Just what is your master like, then?

[Video]

[haring_to_go]

[ chills run up and down his spine ]

He's... well, he's... [ he looks over his shoulder. Barma can't actually hear him can he? ]

He's a horrible man who likes to tease and set impossible tasks and threatens my very life for failure to fulfill his instructions to the letter! [ cough ] But for all that, there's none better to work for. His attention to detail is phenomenal.

[ and scary. Extremely, dangerously scary. ]

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[ffffft snerk.]

And I thought Arthur was bad.

[Video]

[haring_to_go]

[ wry smile ] you don't even know the half of it.

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Could be worse?

[He doesn't know if it could, really, but. He'll offer that much, at least.]

[Video] 1/2

[haring_to_go]

Yes... [ Barma could be here, right now, having a hay day ]

[Video]

[haring_to_go]

[ ahem ] Regardless, it's not, so there's no point in dwelling on it.

Do you require any assistance, Merlin? [ business mode is go, but more importantly then that, he'd just like to help if he can. It's been a nice change of pace having a sensible conversation with someone again. ]

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[Welp, poor guy looks almost traumatised...]

Ah... I think I have plenty of people to help me, but thank you.

[Video]

[haring_to_go]

[ he nods ] Then I do wish you a... pleasant stay. [ look ma! no monsters! ]

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Likewise. Maybe we'll run into each other.

[Video]

[haring_to_go]

I would not be opposed to the acquaintance, if it were to fall to that. But, until then, have a good day Sir.

[ There will be enough time to respond, should Merlin wish, but otherwise, with a pleasant smile, Liam will end the call, just a little more at ease with the day. What a charming young man... ]

[Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[Then he'll sneak in a quick, and sort of awkward:]

Ah, really, just call me Merlin--

[Video]

[haring_to_go]

[ opps, cut off, but alas, dear Merlin. You're firmly fixed in his mind as Sir even if he'll do better then make such a slip again. In the short time of their discussion, you have earned (1) Liam's respect. ]