on dating again

[charring]

I'm glad you understand my way of seeing things. My whole 'move on' way of doing things doesn't leave room for moping over Ed being gone and while I'm ...okay that I had the chance to actually work through that, I am really happy that you let me get past it. Getting stuck on losing people never got me anywhere.

Finally, you took my threat to go quiet seriously.

And...he's amazing. My new...[She's still in shock and can't even say it.] Him.

Can I keep him for a while?

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[lotsixed]

...Someone I need to meet?

[charring]

As soon as I am done having a huge heart attack over you arriving there. I might freak out but yes, you'll absolutely need to meet Merlin.

[lotsixed]

...Merlin?

You're dating a boy named Merlin?

[charring]

Not a boy named Merlin. The Merlin who happens to be a guy about two years older than me.

The City likes to screw with time and all. It pulls people from Wherever and Whenever.

[lotsixed]

...As in King Arthur and Merlin?

Well, at least he'll treat you properly.

[charring]

Yep. And Arthur is there, too.

Oh, he does. He's definitely a gentleman. I think you'll like him. I hope.

[lotsixed]

...It's a lot to take in.

I mean, not that you don't deserve someone amazing but...I never thought...

[charring]

Neither did I. Not outside of the City in my normal-ish life. I kinda like the City for that reason, though. Chances I don't have elsewhere and all that.

[threeolives]

I'm sorry to hear that Ed's gone. But it sounds like you're handling it reallly well.

...So who's this new guy?

[charring]

Hi, Pepper! You're missed, so you know.

My new guy is Merlin.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Supposedly, I'm not going anywhere.

You're not so bad yourself.

[charring]

So that's a yes to the 'keeping you' question?

[destinedtobeunpopular]

I believe so.

[charring]

That's the best thing I've heard all day.

[threeolives]

I miss you too, Charlie. It's not the same out here; it's boring.

Oh, I met him! Sort of. Not in person, but still, he's a nice boy!

[charring]

Yeah, the City likes keeping us on our toes.

You did? He's a gentleman. I like him a lot.

[threeolives]

I can see why you would. Does this mean you've met Prince Arthur?

[charring]

[An awkward laugh.] Yes. I have. Uh...Merlin and I were cursed together for the day. Handcuffs. That was when we first kissed and during that kiss, that was when Arthur walked in.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

I think so too.

[threeolives]

Charlie, you minx! [ Scandalous grin... ] Did you at least put the handcuffs to better use?

[charring]

Pepper! No! It was suggested, but no. They weren't used like that.

[charring]

My mun says after the end of the month [During that weekend with the return of Ed and also possibly an appearance by her father.] we should try to take some time away from the City as best we can.

[threeolives]

Oh, sweetie, I'm just messing with you. Really, I'm glad you're happy with him.

[charring]

When you come back, you can meet him officially.

[threeolives]

I look forward to it. Another dinner, maybe?

[charring]

Absolutely. I'll see if he can help me cook.

[threeolives]

I'd offer to make it a double date, but I wouldn't want to scare him off.

[destinedtobeunpopular]

Yeah? Guess we can do that.