on potentially apping.

[sworntovalor]

 Sometimes you must dare to journey away from home in order to discover yourself and what you can accomplish. It may be frightening, it may be difficult, but there is no other way to prove your worth sometimes.

You have my support no matter what you choose to do, my lady. We will overcome all obstacles together. 

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[dragonspeak]

It's not all about obstacles. [Have a winning smile, Lancelot.] There's a lot of fun to be had here, too.

[sworntovalor]

I have no doubt in the matter. There's much to be said for starting anew, and with you present life will certainly never be dull.

[dragonspeak]

Starting anew...but not like before, right? It'd be a shame if you went off on your own again when you just arrived.

[sworntovalor]

I found that these 'games' as they're called rarely allow one to go anywhere.

[dragonspeak]

That's true enough. [His expression darkens just a little, mouth twisting to the side with something close to distaste.] I wouldn't blame you if you did go haring off, though. We're not the cheeriest lot you'll find around Asgard right now.

[sworntovalor]

I heard the king has arrived.

[dragonspeak]

You heard, huh? Yeah, he's just arrived.

[Moodily scuffs his boot on the floor.] It's...complicated a few things.

[sworntovalor]

I can only imagine. Things definitely would have been made difficult had he shown up where I currently am.

[dragonspeak]

Yeah? Like what?

[He figures they'd be in the same boat, but it doesn't hurt to ask.]

[sworntovalor]

Well, I doubt his opinion of magic would be easily swayed. And there is the matter of...you and Arthur. Where I'm at you are...involved.

[dragonspeak]

I'm being open about my magic and helping people learn it in Asgard. Uther being here isn't going to change my mind about that.

[And then he chokes.] O-oh. We...are? [Suspicious silence on this end.]

[sworntovalor]

Be careful, Merlin. He may not be in command of an army there, but a single person could still do harm.

[a nod] You are. I - don't know how things stand for you?

[dragonspeak]

How things stand? [Don't mind his voice going a little high at the end.] Er--we're not dating o-or anything! It's complicated.

[Because there's the thing with Morgana, and then...yeah, just. Don't ask.]

Arthur...accepts me. You know, magic and all. I'm not going to let Uther ruin something we've been working on all this time. Don't worry, Lancelot. I can take care of myself.

[sworntovalor]

[You're hiding something but he'll let you go with a raised eyebrow.]

Of course he does, he's a just man. I trust you but...no men is invincible. Exercising caution cannot do you harm.

[dragonspeak]

[He hides many things, Lancelot. You should be used to it by now!]

I know. I'll be careful. [A deep, exasperated sigh.] Arthur would probably kill me for drawing attention to myself, but he's hurt everyone enough. Arthur, Morgana, Gwen...things were going really well until he got here. He needs to understand that things are different here.

[sworntovalor]

[And he discovers your secrets, you should be used to it too.]

If anyone can make him I understand it I imagine it would be Arthur.

[dragonspeak]

[Aw, come on, just let him keep this one. Or at least share a few of yours in return. What's this I hear about your own love life being complicated hmm?]

Arthur... [Another unamused look.] The prat's gone off on his own to...I dunno, keep Uther's attention from us or something. And he calls me an idiot. When's he going to learn that we're not going to let him get away with pulling stunts like this anymore?

[sworntovalor]

[Hush now don't change the subject. We were talking about you.]

Change is difficult for everyone, Merlin.

[dragonspeak]

[Oh no, we were talking about love lives. That means it's a free for all, my friend.]

We'll just have to make sure he gets it this time. The others aren't going to be happy when they find out either.

[sworntovalor]

[He discovers your secrets, that's how this game is played.]

I imagine so. I wouldn't want to be the one to awaken Morgana's wrath.

[And no, he's not talking about her canon future.]

[dragonspeak]

[And Merlin will discover yours in return. Deal with it!]

She does have a way of getting to people, doesn't she? You should see the way she and Arthur have been arguing lately.

[He's not either, though that's probably obvious from the fond smile curling his lips.]

[sworntovalor]

Should I?

[She can be pretty scary when she's arguing. Or just...pretty scary in general. She smirks at him, Merlin. Help.]

Well, with you, her and Guinevere there I'm certain you'll be able to keep Arthur in line.

[dragonspeak]

You should. [That's a not-so-subtle "come to us", by the way. He's missed having you around.]

He'll argue otherwise.

[Which is pretty hilarious. He wouldn't stand a chance against just Morgana, let alone the three of them together.]

[sworntovalor]

[Have a smile there, he gets it.]

It seems quite likely I will.

[Because he's sure Morgana will always butt heads with Arthur over something.]

Arguing rarely changes facts.

[dragonspeak]

[You'll get a soft smile for that. He might've made some more close friends over the years, but it doesn't change the fact that Lancelot was the first to know about his magic and accept him despite it.]

It doesn't. Sometimes I think he knows he can't win, but he argues just to keep his image.