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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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I am I know forgive me the error of my ways

[pratentious]

[ There's a short laugh for his choice of words. Good thing he spends as much time with the Winchesters as he does. ]

A solid conclusion. The creatures we fought were borne of the elements. While I'm sure there are some that managed well enough, close physical combat wasn't entirely effective. I'd a few burns myself.

If you've experience already with the sword, perhaps you might like to come to our grounds for a brief spar, just to get a feel for your style and ability. I teach the introductory and expert courses in swordsmanship, so I should hopefully be able to find a good fit for you.

As far as physical combat, we've a few options for you there as well, though I might seek to hire more instructors as I've lost a fair few since our opening. I'm sure we can work out an arrangement, at any rate.

[superissues]

Elemental creatures, huh? Did you have to roll for initiative first?

Can do! Anytime okay or should I make an appointment?

Hey, whatever works. I place myself in your entirely capable-seeming hands.

[pratentious]

I'm ... not certain what you mean by roll, but everyone took up their own sort of initiative in the battle efforts.

I should be available at anytime between half-past the hour of nine and the hour of three.

Entirely capable, I assure you. [ Unless it's with guns. Don't mention guns. ] You'll be well looked after.

[superissues]

Yeah? That should be exponentially do-able. I'll see you soon.