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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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[pratentious]

[ He scoffs lightly, rolling his eyes. ]

Please. You know full well I'm familiar with the sort.

[ The whole, being followed everywhere and secretly rather preferring it that way. Some things have changed since your disappearance, Kate, don't ask too many questions. ]

I will be the selfish one between us to hope he might find his way here soon.

[extraordinarie]

[ that has her laughing. obviously this means they need to go have a pub night so arthur can tell her all of his dirty secrets but for now, just laughs. ]

I guess we're just stuck, now. [ kate shakes her head, then. ] You're not the only selfish one, don't worry.