Fifth Unused Utility Belt | Video and Spam, backdated to late last night

[hellofist]

[It's late, it's been dark for hours and she's pretty sure everyone else is sleeping, but Cass can't. It's not really a new thing, since generally crime fighters are out all night anyway, but the events of the port haven't helped much.

She's in her room when she turns the feed on, dressed in her Batgirl costume except for the cowl and gloves. She feels more like herself, dressed this way.]

What are... tips, for sleeping? Or... to do, to make tired? Don't say reading.

Is anyone else... even up?



[He said she could visit when she wanted. She even told him it might be at night and he said it was okay. That's why Cass is at Merlin's door in the middle of the night, not knocking before she just goes right in. The door was unlocked, so maybe he remembered she said she'd visit. She doesn't look around before she closes the door behind her because she's not really sneaking, so getting caught isn't exactly on her mind.

It's dark inside, which is good. It means he's sleeping instead of staying up all night doing magic things, or whatever it is Merlins do in their spare time. She makes her way to his bed, then climbs onto it to sit beside him and poke him in the shoulder.]

Hi, Merlin.

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[hellofist]

What kind?

[She means both, but it's something she doesn't think to clarify.]

Spam

[takeyouapart]

Yes. And reconciliation - [He realises she might not know the word] - peace, with those hurt by the law. The kingdoms are destined to be united as one land, as Albion, under Arthur's rule...but that won't happen as long as Camelot itself is still divided from within, and those with magic still afraid. I won't let it stay that way for much longer, I can't.

[Oh, Merlin, if only you knew.]

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[hellofist]

Yes.

[Of course she understands all of that, she's guilty of it herself. Her old habits kept her in the training simulator for hours and now it's likely she'll just go back.]

Next time, will meet you. We can... spar. If you want.

Spam

[hellofist]

Could... make that my deal.

[Fixing Bludhaven would have been her first choice, but Dick has that under control.]

Loki is... difficult. Won't be soon. [She says it like it's a failing on her part, that she can't instantly fix Loki and fix Camelot in the process.] But, won't give up.

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[trenchcoatedly]

I don't sleep.

Would you like company?

Private - probably no. BE NICE GOSH

[hellofist]

Bad thoughts? Or good ones?

[She'd much rather focus on what's going on with Arthur than her own things right now.]

[hellofist]

Don't drink. Usually. Low tolerance.

Which do... you do, first?

Private - that's how I show affection to Merlin though :c

[onceandfutureprat]

A mix of both.

[useofaswhat]

Work, which means fighting half the time anyway. You tried a good run-around in the new training room yet?

[fuckingvisions]

Your welcome love, and thanks I guess. I'll see you soon.

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[ichoosefight]

Sounds good to me. Just like old times. [ She's been thinking about old times a lot lately, so hanging out with Cass should make her feel better. ]

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[hellofist]

Ever? Not even to... see what it's like?

I'm... not good company, right now. [And she really doesn't want to inflict her sad feelings onto him any more than she already has.] Just talk? Can tell me... what you do. Instead of sleep.

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[trenchcoatedly]

I've tried, but I'm physically incapable, to the best of my knowledge.

Sometimes instead I stand on the deck and think about where I come from, or I go to the greenhouse and tend to the flowers. I also like to read.

Private - have you tried hugs? Or telling him that he's pretty?

[hellofist]

Must be... confusing. Can I help?

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[hellofist]

Miss those. The... old times.

[hellofist]

Yes. Did for... first days back. But, other people need. Can't always... be there.

[As much as she'd like to stay in there forever, she has to come out at some point. She still has to eat, after all.]

What's your work?

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[ichoosefight]

[ She smiles weakly. She misses the old times too. And she wishes Cass would come back to Gotham. But that's years in Cass' future. ]

The new times will be just like the old times, only better.

I'm faster now.

Private - no I only do that for Guinevere

[onceandfutureprat]

[Can you fix his life so that he can have his father, his sister, and his wife all at the same time and everyone gets along?]

Do you have magic where you're from, Cass?

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[magisterus]

I believe soft instrumentals might suit your situation best. I'm rather fond of the piano myself.

[ A beat. ]

What kind of magic?

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[takeyouapart]

I know you won't.

[He smiles softly and shakes his head.]

But what's gone wrong in Camelot isn't something a deal can fix. If it was - I have my deal with the Admiral, I could do it myself, but using magic to force the world to change against the will of the people is exactly what they're afraid of. Arthur will change the laws, but people's minds and hearts will have to change as well...and it'll take a long time, and it might not make everyone happy. But that's the way it has to be.

[Private]

[peektuttut]

Or say there's no changing what happened, so pick yourself up and soldier on. [A beat.] Then he'd make cookies.

[And suddenly, homesick. B(]

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[bodilesswarrior]

[Barbara tries to offer a reassuring smile, but it comes off a bit strained. There are dark circles beneath her eyes.]

I know a few. Depends on what's giving you trouble.

[secretasshole]

I am an android, I don't need sleep. My name is David.

[looksfine]

Were its original settlers aware that it had been built along a fault line?


[Again, taking the "broken" at its most literal, and interpreting the data accordingly.]

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[hellofist]

[Oop, that got her attention.]

Flowers? Do you... have roses?