She was gracious enough to let me stay at headquarters as Arthur's servant, before I was a member of the Patrol. And she has supported him when I wasn't here to do so.
As I do recall being in yours. You stabled my direwolf for some time, far longer than I initially intended for you to do so. Your as gracious as Priscilla it would seem.
So, tell me, what do you miss most about your home? Perhaps I might be able to do you a kindness in return.
[Merlin keeps his expression even at the reminder of that night in the stables, when Isley appeared in the doorway. The horses had always been troubled by the presence of the direwolf, but it wasn't Merlin's place to deny it lodging.]
Just one of my responsibilities.
[Quiet for a moment again when Isley asks him that question. He has the only thing he really needs, but he's not going to say that.]
Responsibility or otherwise, it was a great service for which I am expressly grateful.
[The Abyssal One maintains an even tone, polite yet seemingly sincere.]
Olives?
Then, for your sake, I will keep an eye open. It is the least that I can do in exchange for all you've done for me, whatever your motivations. And, for all that it may be worth, I will not forget the kind deeds you have done me.
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It was very kind of you, Merlin.
[And you are very talented to be able to do such a thing.]
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So yes, she's done a lot for me, actually.
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[A pause, and then he adds gently...]
As I do recall being in yours. You stabled my direwolf for some time, far longer than I initially intended for you to do so. Your as gracious as Priscilla it would seem.
So, tell me, what do you miss most about your home? Perhaps I might be able to do you a kindness in return.
Voice
[Merlin keeps his expression even at the reminder of that night in the stables, when Isley appeared in the doorway. The horses had always been troubled by the presence of the direwolf, but it wasn't Merlin's place to deny it lodging.]
Just one of my responsibilities.
[Quiet for a moment again when Isley asks him that question. He has the only thing he really needs, but he's not going to say that.]
The variety of olives. There aren't as many here.
Voice
[The Abyssal One maintains an even tone, polite yet seemingly sincere.]
Olives?
Then, for your sake, I will keep an eye open. It is the least that I can do in exchange for all you've done for me, whatever your motivations. And, for all that it may be worth, I will not forget the kind deeds you have done me.
Again, thank you, Merlin.