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21st Spell ~ [Voice]

Good morning, City. Looks like we're a bit snowed in.

[ Merlin's voice starts out completely cheerful and, hey, he's not used to this much snow, might be a part of it. Or just because. But as he continues, after a pause, it goes a little more somber. ]

I feel like this is something that's been asked before, but...

If you got to choose whether to stay in the City or go home, which would you pick?

[ Because he... honestly has no clue. Whatsoever. ]

[ Private to Arthur ]

Are you stuck over there? You didn't come home last night.

[ Now, he sounds incredibly knowing. But that's mostly teasing. ]

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You got anyone from home here?

My best friend. Do you?

Yeah, I got a...

[He pauses, trying to think of how to describe him.]

A business associate?

Do you get along with him?

Sometimes. When he ain't bein' a jerk.

[ This is an incredibly knowing smile. ]

That's good.

Sounds like you know exactly what I mean.

It's how my friend and I started off, is all.

[ And it feels so long ago. Arthur's still... well, a prat, but he used to be worse. It's nostalgic. ]

Yeah? 'n he ended up your best friend? Guess there's hope after all.

If he also happens to have a heart of gold under the... jerkness, yeah, maybe.

Hmm...

[He has to think long and hard about that.]

I dunno. Maybe. He might.

Time will tell, then.

I'm hopin' it tells in a good way, 'cause otherwise the City is gonna be a more unpleasant place.

Knock on wood?

No kiddin'. So, who's your friend from home? Wonder if I've met 'em?

Arthur. Blond, blue-eyed, an ego big enough for the City's whole population.

[ And lack of faith in himself, but that's secret. ]

Hmm... I've probably seem him on the network, but I guess I've never talked to him. Maybe I'll have to remedy that one of these days.

Yeah, do that. Have fun?

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