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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Private - just... warn him first :c

[onceandfutureprat]

Weirder than being a bat? [He's teasing her :c]

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[takeyouapart]

[Merlin nods. As much as he wishes his friend wasn't in this situation, he knows she has more than enough strength to rise to the challenge.]

If there's anything I can do - even if it's just being here so you can talk about it...you know I'll never turn you away.

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[trenchcoatedly]

They don't cost anything.

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[hellofist]

Probably.

[The real question is, would that be anywhere near as fun?]

Private - but the omgwtf reaction is the best part :c

[hellofist]

[She sees that, and she likes it.]

Mmm... maybe, a little weirder. Not weirder than... kings being friends with me.

[Because seriously, if you had told her that somewhere down the line that someone like her would be on the receiving end of gentle teasing from a king who liked her, it would have been nothing but blank stares. And probably accusations of lying, too.]

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[hellofist]

I know. It's why... I came here.

[She could have spent another handful of hours in the training simulator, that was always the way she handled feelings she didn't like, didn't understand. Hit things until you feel better was all she knew until she came to the barge and started to make friends.

And maybe she could have gone to see Dean, or Tim, or even taken her chances with Steph's room and tried to wake her up, but her first instinct was to find Merlin.]

Lucky, to have you.

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[hellofist]

[Well that's a first. She's never heard of anything being absolutely, no strings attached free. Everything always comes with a price. If he were someone else, maybe she would doubt his intentions, but there's nothing but good will in him when he offers.]

If it's okay, then... Yes. Just small one, though.

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[ichoosefight]

They don't know what they're missing.

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[hellofist]

Nope.

Tomorrow, maybe making cookies. With Tim. [Because that's funny and Steph will appreciate it.] After, will beat you up. Plan?

Private - fine. but only once :c

[onceandfutureprat]

[He'd have done the same. Plus, laughing forever. Look at all the growth in the room right now.]

I think there are stranger things.

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[takeyouapart]

[Merlin smiles, and blushes a little, and for all he's wanted recognition he feels unworthy of this sort of honest affection. He trusts he doesn't have to tell her the feeling is more than mutual; it's written all over him, after all.]

Thank you. I'm honoured that you chose my room to break into in the middle of the night.

[And although it's wryly said it's completely true as well.]

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[ichoosefight]

[ Steph snorts. She does appreciate it. ]

Save some for me. I'll want them after I've completely lost my stomach.

[ Because Cass is a force of nature. She certainly expects to be beat up. ]

Private - nope, once they start they're a for life kind of thing

[hellofist]

[Just so proud of him, really.]

Definitely. Should see... the bad guys, from home. Man made of clay. Giant crocodile man. Very weird.

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[hellofist]

[She smiles back and moves her hand to poke him in the cheek.]

Cute blush is back.

[And honored is a good word for it because really, lucky doesn't really cover exactly how she feels to have someone like Merlin around. When he mentions the breaking in, though, she has the grace to look a little sheepish.]

You said I could. Door was unlocked.

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[takeyouapart]

Honestly? I didn't actually think you'd try. Usually I, uh, keep it locked with magic. [And now it's his turn to look sheepish, for telling Cass she could do something she wouldn't be physically capable of.] Can't be too careful. But...from now on, I don't think I will.

[You know, for ease of trespassing.]

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[hellofist]

[And there is a bit of a drop in her mood when she finds that out, but he keeps talking and clears it up fast enough that it only shows in the slight dimming of her smile.]

Can you make... magic key, for me? Don't want you unprotected.

[Because that is a good point and she doesn't want just anyone to be able to go into his room whenever they want. It isn't safe and safe is definitely something she wants Merlin to be.]

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[takeyouapart]

[He gives this a moment's thought. He's gotten better at imbuing objects with magic - now he's safely somewhere that won't see him beheaded or worse for messing around with amulets - and something to overcome the wards he's placed on his own door should be straightforward enough.]

Yes. Absolutely. I will.

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[hellofist]

Promise not to... keep you up too much.

[He has to sleep at some point, after all. And she knows he'd probably like to get back to sleep before the sun comes up, that she shouldn't be keeping him up now, but it's hard to leave and she kind of would like to stay. It'd probably be weird to watch him sleep though, wouldn't it?]

Are you tired?

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[takeyouapart]

Not really. [It's more or less true.] Lifetime of having a lot more to do on a lot less sleep than I get here. I don't suppose you are, either.

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[hellofist]

Nope. [Much more at ease, but tired? No way.]

Know any games? Might as well... do something, since we're up.

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[hellofist]

Will save lots, just for you.

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[trenchcoatedly]

Would you like to select one, or would you like me to pick one out for you?

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[hellofist]

You can pick one, but... want to see garden anyway. Will come get it tomorrow?

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[takeyouapart]

Games?

[He clicks his tongue thoughtfully.]

What sort of game? I mean - I think I have a chess board somewhere.

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[hellofist]

You'd have to... teach me. Don't know what chess is.

[Anyone else and she wouldn't go that far, she'd just leave it at she never learned. Merlin, though? He'll probably get the whole truth for the rest of his life whether he wants it or not.]