acatalepsy_rpg | {audio, december 4th, afternoon.}

[thankfully the network is online, so he doesn't have to communicate his wishes in a string of hopefully sent emojis. instead, he can speak into the watch, calm, direct. not betraying the tiredness that comes from having just spent the better portion of a day, a whole night, and the entire morning on this project.]

Something relating to this supposed king was brought to my attention. There is a spell of great, ancient power written in the walls of his cell in runes. It's a very elaborate, highly dangerous form of teleportation, but there is a section that still eludes me despite my best efforts - the final outcome of the work. Unquestionably, if this can be figured out, we have a better chance of figuring out where in this ocean he should be.

A few more sets of eyes and minds should do the trick, if you understand things about arcane energies and magecraft well beyond your common tricks and illusions. I'd appreciate the help.

[there's half of a stifled yawn before the feed cuts out. he hadn't been able to stop, once he started - once Merlin actually got to work, he was going to get things done.]

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[it isn't the runes that interest her, but the mention of arcane energies that does. that, and her habitual desire to help.]

I possess some understanding of magical energy where I am from. And here I am able to summon a creature that is the protector of knowledge...

[yet she sounds, uncertain. hesitant.]

I would like to help.

The protector of knowledge, hm? Sounds fantastical. You've got my interest from that alone.

[it wasn't as though he was asking for experts. just people who could understand if he started talking on about the opposing forces and harnessing the energy from a rift across distance. people who weren't going to scoff.]

Well, I'm not entirely sure if it will be of actual help, [dipping into that self doubt some more....woops.] but I do know I wish to uncover more about this king. Especially having spent time in the Palace.

There may have been some books in the library that could help.

...Let me put it very simply. Do you want to lend your mind to understanding this magic?

[he could be gentler, if he tried. but he's also running on less than three hours of sleep and too invested in what this could be to be less blunt.]

If the answer is yes, then you can be of help.

[it's fine. she's been there, and she feels...sympathetic.

though the terseness of his tone has her bristling just a bit.]

Then yes. I can be of help.

[and just like that, the brusqueness is gone, melted like ice in sunlight. now he sounds warm, cheerful.]

There we go, excellent! I'll let you know when we're meeting then.

Yes, please keep me informed.

I look forward to working with you... [and her voice trails off because lmao. name?]

Merlin, miss.

[don't mind him when he inevitably calls her by name without her saying so - he's been keeping an eye on this network for long before he said anything.]

Merlin. [just. a polite repeat of his name.

and i'm sorry the shock is probably not going to come because Allura was raised with manners and a sense of propriety so:]

I am Princess Allura.

Why are you hesitating?

[ it's not accusatory, or blunt, or even overly harsh. and, after that, lotor continues, seemingly assuming why allura is hesitating: ]

You would be of massive assistance, with your talents and knowledge. You should take pride in that.

[of course he'd chime in on this.

and while it does help provoke her into responding, it's...]

Why should I take pride in something I do not have? I wish to help, but my magical ability here is different.

That hardly changes your knowledge of the craft, or what you've learned in your quest to master it, regardless of whether or not you can actually use it, here. You are still an alchemist, Allura.

[ some part of that statement bothers him, because he should be, too. but he lacked whatever allura had, at oriande. probably goodness, and strength of character, and all the things he apparently lacks. he tries not to be bitter about it, but -- well, we're all about honesty, now, aren't we. ]

You should assist. They would be stronger for your efforts.

[hashtagDoubt]

And what of yourself? This is certainly in your area of expertise.

Oh, I intend to be there.

[ with a slight smile, eyes bright. this is something new, and lotor intends to explore it to the best of his ability. ]

I simply wanted to ensure I was in good company.

[boy.

assuming this is video because now she just. looks away from the camera. a light frustrated blush because. boy. she knows that look.]

I see.

Well. You will be. This man seems to be incredibly knowledgeable, and I know how much of this is your area of expertise.

[ ah, allura. stubborn to the last. still, lotor seems satisfied with the answer, and he glances offscreen at something before straightening up, seemingly to go somewhere.

where, he's not going to say. but probably wherever this merlin guy is, to investigate. (: ]

And I imagine you'll join us, to ensure we don't get into trouble.

[ he can always trust on allura being a nosy busybody. and, honestly, she will be useful. ]

I will see you soon, Princess.

[ and the feed disconnects. xoxo gossip girl. ]

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