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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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voice;

[pratentious]

[ He gives a quiet chuckle. ]

Largely so, yes. When everyone can hold their own against a Giant, then we shall see about knocking each other about for fun. Our cross-bowmanship instructor did just recently depart, if you think you might be interested in overseeing his courses henceforth.

voice;

[faithful_servant]

Well, I hope that taking on demons has prepared me for taking on giants, even the frost sort.

[Hey, the boy knows his Norse Mythology, okay]

That sound good to me. Is there a schedule already in place for his courses?

voice;

[pratentious]

I suppose we should find out before long.

[ Said with a little bit of cheek, or amusement, or both. Demons. Buffyverse is so weird. ]

There is, but you should be free to change it as you wish.

voice;

[faithful_servant]

I'll see who the current schedule works before changing things.

Is there a time you'd be free to give me a quick walk around before I begin?

voice;

[pratentious]

Near any time at your leisure, really. I spend the vast majority of my days on the premises.

voice;

[faithful_servant]

Well then, I shall come by in the morning.

Until then, Arthur.

[for a moment he really wanted to say 'Your Highness' but he resisted]