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[court_physician]

My lady, you are being a bit too hasty I fear. Yes yes, of course I understand. You wish to take me from my duties just as you have every one else up here with me.

There is no point to this. Shared dreams? No - I will have no part in it. It's forbidden, if you will remember.

Or did you want me to lose my head?

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[faeryqueen]

[ Teasingly. ]

Perhaps that's exactly what she wants.

[court_physician]

[Throws his hands up a bit, heaving a sigh.]

I fear that may be the case.

[servant]

There are plenty of things that are forbidden, Gaius. Like harboring young warlocks. That's never stopped you before.

[court_physician]

Yes. I seem to recall you telling me that before. [Raises a brow and gives him a long-suffering look.]

I apparently couldn't resist

[souhi_no_arashi]

Are all of you mages and wizards and the like such drama queens?

You can't hide from me~

[court_physician]

I beg your pardon? I am not a 'drama queen'. [Might be a little huffy at the idea.]

I'm certainly no queen, thank you.

[souhi_no_arashi]

[Suppressing an eyeroll here... at least mostly.] Every drama queen I've met so far wasn't a queen either so it's not a necessary qualification.

[court_physician]

[Don't worry, he does actually understand the reference. He's just a 'serious old man'. Still gives Kurogane a rather severe raised brow.]

I see.

[souhi_no_arashi]

I'm guessing yes to the answer to my question by the way since there is no way dream-sharing is going to lose you your head around there, trust me.

We'd all be a lot more headless if so.

[court_physician]

I'm afraid you may not entirely understand the situation. Magic is forbidden where I am from.

[souhi_no_arashi]

Nah, got that just fine given your assumptions. But you aren't going where you're from, are you?

The dreaming thing happens whether we like it or not, better get used to it now. Magic nonsense too.

[court_physician]

I've heard that before. Sadly, it does no one any good.

Well. [Pats his robes a bit, considering.] To what nonsense do you refer?

[souhi_no_arashi]

[Where to even start with that.]

Like switching bodies with idiots for a week. Or turning into the opposite sex. Or winged babies shooting magic arrows at you for a week. Or nightmares brought to life.

Nonsense and magic are the norm where I'm stuck. You'd count yourself lucky if you can talk her out of this.

[court_physician]

[He's just going to stare for a long moment, visibly shocked. And this was why Uther had managed to convince him to turn his back on his fellows.]

Oh dear... Yes. Yes I'll do my best. Thank you.

[needsguidance]

It isn't so bad there, after a while.

[court_physician]

Lady Morgana. Forgive an old man his habits, but... is it fact that sorcery is not regarded poorly there?

[needsguidance]

... It is not.

[court_physician]

I see. [Tentative relieved little smile.] That is a relief.

[needsguidance]

Some would not be relieved.

[youwillgotohell]

If she does, she's wiser than most.

[court_physician]

Wisdom is not her strongest suit.

[youwillgotohell]

On the contrary. Anyone who won't deny the truth when it's right in front of them is very wise.

[court_physician]

My Lady... I did what I felt was best. As I've always done.

[youwillgotohell]

But best for who, Gaius?

Because it certainly wasn't my interests you helped.

Guess what icon I finally get to use? XD

[servantgwen]

I have been there before Gaius and my mun intends to take me there again. It really isn't as bad as it sounds you know. Of course, it is nothing compared to Camelot but there are worse places around here that you could end up.

[Yes, she's trying to make light of the situation as best as she can. Is it working?]

XD Glad I could help~

[court_physician]

[Not really, but Gwen gets points for trying!]

Well, at least I will have a friendly face there when we arrive.

From one potential(?) somariumite to another :V

[adamantly]

Shared dreams, Gaius?

I haven't seen past S3 yet. /sob/ But yay! I look forward to this~

[court_physician]

That is what I've been told, yes. Have we met?

Me too! \o/

[adamantly]

[A look of confusion passes over Mordred's face; He isn't yet used to the frequency with which people encounter different versions of the same person in this place.]

We have. [A beat.] You treated me when I was wounded at the hands of the Disir?

[court_physician]

I'm sorry - the Disir? What do you know of them?

[adamantly]

They claimed to be heralds of the words of the Triple Goddesses. They passed judgment upon Arthur's rule.

[It feels odd to ask this of a physician, but]

...Are you feeling well, Gaius?

[court_physician]

If I were there, as you seem to believe, I would like to think I'd remember.

[He also hesitates, wary, but this boy has been nothing but polite so far. Even if he speaks of things most people shouldn't know.]

I'm fine, thank you. Who are you?

Your Gaius is delightful. I can hear his voice in your tags.

[adamantly]

[Mordred would, too. He's beginning to wonder if he hasn't stumbled upon something unusual in this place; Either that, or one of them is under the influence of a spell. For now, as always, he's holding his cards close to his chest.]

Sir Mordred. [He wonders briefly if Gaius will recognize him as the little boy he once treated against the King's mandate. Probably not, he reasons. Many years have passed since that day. Mordred remembers, though–– he remembers him and the great risk he took in treating a wanted Druid's illness.] Arthur knighted me not four weeks ago.

I leave the computer for an hour and come back to this. Thank you. <3

[court_physician]

[Like minds, considering how equally carefully Gaius is treading. That name... the face was familiar, as well. Older, strangely enough.]

Mordred... Yes. I remember you. [He smiles, a little bit of a wry quirk of lips, but still a smile.]

Really? Congratulations. [A fair amount of surprise, but no less genuine.]

You're welcome. c:

[adamantly]

[His remembrance catches Mordred a little by surprise, but regardless he mirrors Gaius's smile with a small one of his own. So he remembered, and remained yet an ally. Arthur had more of those allied with the cause of magic his castle than he probably could have ever imagined.]

Thank you. [A beat.]

My mun is saying that you're also to join 'Somarium'?

[court_physician]

[It hasn't escaped Gaius' notice what it meant for Uther for Arthur to have knighted Mordred. He knew it was just a matter of time, but the inevitable loss of his friend still made him a little sad. Though he tries to hide it.]

Yes, though I have my doubts about the place.

[But even they are starting to seem a little silly, so he allows himself a bit of a laugh.]

Doubts that are becoming lesser and lesser the more we speak.

so crafty, these two

[adamantly]

[Mordred's smile widens ever so slightly.]

I'm pleased to hear that. It would be good to know someone [who also seems to accept magic] within a city of dreams.

Yes~

[court_physician]

[Accepts it, certainly. Wary of its wielders, naturally. Gaius is far too aware of how easily magic-users can become.]

Yes. A familiar face can make changes easier on the soul. Especially where we are headed.

[adamantly]

Are you concerned about sharing dreams with others?

[Mordred's tone is casual as he asks this –as if he's implying that sharing dreams with another person might end up revealing some embarrassing yet petty truth–– but in reality the prospect is something that he has worried about, himself. After years of scrapping to survive and hide his magic, that something as insignificant as a single dream could ruin everything is troubling.]