11th spell ~ [Video]

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[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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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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[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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[charring]

[She smiles, chewing her lower lip a bit before speaking.] Tomorrow night. Or some night soon. You can come over and we'll make dinner. The both of us together. And we can watch a movie. How does that sound? You should spend time with Arthur tonight. Okay?

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[After a moment, he smiles and gives a quick nod.]

Okay. That sounds great.

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[charring]

See you tomorrow, Merlin.

[And she'll miss him until then.]

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Yeah.

We should invite Arthur along for something one day.

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[charring]

That's a good idea. Maybe something in the park.

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[hexappeal]

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

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[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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[OKAY GOOD though really he's not flawless.

Have a bit of a bashful smile. Oh, he can see what this is getting at.]

Merlin.

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[hexappeal]

[Somewhat loudly clears her throat, which rolls off into awkward laughter. It's meant to cover up her stupid fangirlishness. It doesn't succeed.]

It's great to meet you! I mean, really great! To talk. To you-you. Zatanna. That's me. Who I am. My name. [So eloquent she can't handle it.]

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[It's okay, he can relate to such moments. Very well. He just goes "uhm" and "uh" a lot rather than mess up the order of the words, but it's awkward all the same.

He's amused, and he chuckles, but it's soft and not mocking or anything at all.]

You too.

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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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[hexappeal]

[She doesn't too frequently. Not unless she's blabbing on and on. Or meeting a ~hero~ from her childhood. Like, oh... Merlin?]

I think my heart just exploded.

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[destinedtobeunpopular]

Oh, I hope not, that doesn't sound too pleasant.

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

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[hexappeal]

No, it's fine. [Probably.] I hope you don't find me too forward, but I'd very much like to buy you a drink or ten sometime.

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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?

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[Oh, bathroom stuff are the greatest things of all great things. Showers especially. No carrying buckets of water to fill a tub!]

Sometimes. The people more than anything. But I've got one of them here, at least.

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[claimyourself]

You do? That's... well, I was going to say "lucky," but I'm not sure if that's true.

I'm Lena, by the way.

[valentineluke]

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

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[aperfectthird]

What do you think about macrosl -

[wait, no, they're - ]

- microwaves?