11th spell ~ [Video]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

[Merlin's in the kitchen! At home, for once; he's not there so often lately, it seems. Especially in the evenings, so he thinks he'll stay home this once.

He's placed the phone on the counter, and he's looking very excited about something (and you may note his hair is getting rather long).]

Listen up, City!

[And it's a very important thing, okay.]

Do you know how amazing you've got it here? I mean... In Camelot, you couldn't just open a door to store things that need cold.

[He gestures wildly at the fridge.]

The best you could get were cellars, but even then you had to make most things on the spot. Do you have any idea how long cooking could take? And don't get me started on hunting! And these...

[Briefly, he digs around in his pocket and whips out a tiny package of pepper.]

These are genius. Travel packages already prepared! I wish we had this sort of luxury!

[He just often thinks of how comfortable the City is sometimes, okay.]

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[charring]

[Charlie just wonders why her boyfriend is so adorable. No big.]

You having fun?

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

I guess I am, yeah. Cooking.

[So he had to marvel a bit. And before he can really think about it, he blurts out:]

Want to come over for dinner?

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[charring]

I'd love to. But...[And she holds up one of Arthur's fliers, raising her eyebrow a little. She's concerned.] Think that's wise? He seemed pretty upset.

[See, at least Merlin's girlfriend is understanding. He's known Arthur longer and she doesn't want to mess up their friendship.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

[Yes, he sort of just remember that after saying it. But he couldn't exactly just take it back so he's... sort of glad Charlie thought of it too.]

Oh. Yeah. You're right, of course.

[He licks his lips, and runs his fingers through his hair to pull it back as he glances to the side, somewhere outside of the screen. There's actually a note telling Arthur "food is under the foil" in a corner on the counter left over from one of the days where he cooked dinner and then left the house. God...

He hasn't even really realised. His mind has been so occupied by other things, and they're things he still needs to worry about.]

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[hexappeal]

[Geeeeeeeently ignores all but the important part...] You're from Camelot?

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

[What do you have a problem with his food excitement?]

Ehm. Yes?

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[hexappeal]

[NO, NO. NOT AT ALL. YOU FLAWLESS CREATURE, YOU!!]

Um. Do you... maybe... have uh, you know. A name. [Bristling with anticipation!]

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[claimyourself]

[Lena laughs at his enthusiasm.]

Not having a fridge would be pretty bad, yeah. It's nice you get to experience modern advancements.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

I've mostly gotten used to it now, but sometimes it hits me.

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[claimyourself]

Doesn't surprise me.

[Now she's curious if he ever looks at a toilet and goes "whooooa!" But she won't ask.]

So, Camelot, huh? [As in, the Knights of the Round Table? She's not sure if she should believe it or not.] Do you miss it?

[valentineluke]

You've been here for quite some time and just now discovered the kitchen?

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Oh, no, I've been here countless of times by now, it's just--

[He pauses, and frowns a little, incredulous.]

Actually, I think it might have something to do with the curse.

[valentineluke]

Speaking of 'curses'; how far along are you on Solomon's?

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[aperfectthird]

What do you think about macrosl -

[wait, no, they're - ]

- microwaves?

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

[fffffff cute?]

They're, uhm... handy. Very handy. I think I prefer fresh meals but if you're in a hurry, they're great.

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[aperfectthird]

Oh, I prefer fresh meals as well, but as you said. I only wish they'd label the buttons a bit more clearly, so that people don't think the buttons create the food.

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[yourbestguysgun]

[ Hey Merlin, he hears that you're dating his adopted sister. ]

Camelot?

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

[You hear right.]

That's the one.

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[yourbestguysgun]

With the castles and the dragons and stuff?

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[what_the_flux]

It is something to be marveled at, isn't it, the things that technological advancement have brought us? It really is a shame how easy it is for many of us to take them for granted - achieving a practical, widespread means of modern refrigeration alone has taken centuries of progress.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

[Ooohhh. He perks up a little.]

Centuries? Really?

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[what_the_flux]

Oh, yes, absolutely! Most major advancements take a similar amount of time; frequently, theories are developed, working models built, and the technology is available for many years before an effective and practical means of bringing it to common usage can be found.

The technology which your refrigerator makes use of was pioneered in the early 1800's, some two hundred years before the time to which the City correlates, though it took until the 1900's for them to become available for home use. And, of course, continued advancement and refinement of the technology has taken place consistently from the beginning up to present day. It's a truly remarkable thing about invention and engineering, that even after a piece of technology is created and becomes available, work never ends in making improvements and building upon that foundation.

[Babble babble babble, Doc. Sorry, Merlin, this is his stuff.]

[pratful]

Shouldn't you be working right now? [ and not marveling at the kitchen? It's just Arthur's luck. He goes out, and Merlin stays in. Bother. ]

[destinedtobeunpopular]

I have been at work!

[And the library too. It's been a pretty free day, or something.]

I'm cooking right now, I should hope that's just as useful.

[pratful]

Right, so you have.


... So what are you cooking? [ and will Merlin still be home when he gets there? He's afraid to rush back to find that he's not. Not that Arthur would ever rush at all. ]