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[pratentious]

[This time, the recording starts with a long, drawn out sigh. Then, surprisingly, it's still Merlin's voice that rattles off the voicemail in tones of long-suffering.]

Hello, you've reached King Arthur Pr--Pendragon. He isn't here to answer your call because he's incredibly important and busy. If you leave a message here with me, I'll make sure he gets it because I am a good servant--and friend-- [he adds the last bit in a rush, accompanied with a thwap!, an 'ow!' and an 'I heard that,' then forces the rest of the words out through gritted teeth] and will do anything my master asks of me.

[A couple seconds pass, then Merlin speaks again, this time sounding a bit further away, like he isn't speaking into the bracelet anymore.] There, happy now? If you ask me, the other one is still better-- Shut up, Merlin. It's time to do yours next. Wait, what --

[ click! ]

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Video Message - Day 159

[counterbalanced]

[Not much improvement from the last time, but at least Edmund looks more relaxed this time around.]

Prince Arthur? Loki - the traveler - and I will be out of the city for several days, at the very least. We'll be attempting to negotiate a peace treaty with the Frost Queen, and it may be a while before we return.

If I might ask a favour of you...

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[pratentious]

[ Wow, hold up, you're doing what. Excuse him while he blanches completely, because what.

But alas - propriety dictates a level head, and Arthur only responds once he's sure he can refrain from prying until after Edmund's request. ]

Of course, Edmund. How might I be of use?

[counterbalanced]

My sister, Lucy. With my other siblings gone, there will no one else to look after her while I'm gone.

Since she's already working at your Citadel, I wonder if it would be an inconvenience for you to keep an eye on her?