Re: Series Finale

[theladyofthelake]

I will take care of him.

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[servant]

I know you will, Freya. I can think of no one better.

[theladyofthelake]

Thank you for entrusting him to me, I'm sorry you had to lose him.

How are you fairing?

[servant]

It's my fault, and mine alone. But thank you.

I'll...manage. Somehow. [He just doesn't have the slightest idea how he will.] Until I'm needed again.

[theladyofthelake]

It's not your fault, you shouldn't blame yourself.

I know, it will be difficult but you'll manage. Are you to return to Camelot?

[servant]

I made a lot of bad choices, and I can't take any of them back.

I imagine Gwen will need me. And Gaius promised my favorite meal.

[A pause and a weak smile.]

But when I think about his cooking, maybe it would better for me if I did just run away.

[theladyofthelake]

Everyone makes bad choices, don't torture yourself with blame.

[she smiles back softly]

There have been enough casualties, you should return. But know that you are always welcome here.

[servant]

I'm sure we'll see each other again.

[Merlin has plenty of time. Apparently.]

I'll miss you, though. I'll miss all of you.

[theladyofthelake]

We will meet again, I'm sure of it. The day will come where you need Excalibur once again.

[servant]

And I'm much better with a sword than I used to be. I wish you could see.

[theladyofthelake]

You must return and show me then, but for now I think Camelot needs you.

[likes_the_odds]

So what happens to him now?

[theladyofthelake]

I take care of him. And we wait.

[likes_the_odds]

Must be pretty boring.

[theladyofthelake]

[she laughs] It does get boring, years often pass before someone comes to visit, but it's so peaceful here that I don't mind.

[Arthur on the other hand...]

[likes_the_odds]

Will Arthur be.. quiet the whole time?

I'd hate to think we have to exist in eternity as silent spirits.

[Gwaine doesn't do silence.]

[theladyofthelake]

I doubt he will remain quiet. The two of you aren't suited for silence.

[likes_the_odds]

You sound like you know us pretty well.

[theladyofthelake]

I'm the lady of the lake.

[likes_the_odds]

I don't remember meeting you. I'm pretty sure I'd remember that.