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[estimable]

Who: Porpentina Goldstein (goldsteins) OR Saber (estimable) and YOU
What: Catchall for the Descent for Emi's characters
When: Intro Logs times
Where: Landing-> Traveling -> Outpost
Warning(s): SOME PG13 IN HERE PROBABLY DON'T LOOK AT ME. Will be updated as needed


[I WILL BE JUST POSTING LINKS TO TOPLEVELS IN THIS PART, PROBABLY]

Comments

[estimable]

It seems you do not do many things "on purpose".

[That's here answer. She's quizzical as she eats, but she does not seem opposed after a moment-- It's odd, all the different foods there are. She was used to basic fare that was in some ways tasteless.

Frowning at his response, Saber gives a slight shake of her head.]

I had always felt that all was needed was sustenance. If there was more to it, I would not have requested it. That would have been food better of use to the people.q

[politrick]

[Okay, he's ignoring that first part because it's rude. Leave him be.]

Not much of an example, though, is it? A king- [a lady king, he's still getting used to that part] -should be where the people aspire to.

[For all Uther tried to run it into the ground and Arthur has stumbled over the years, Camelot isn't a bad place to live. Even distant Ealdor, the people enjoyed eating. He can see her thought process, putting the people first, but-] The people can't relate to a king who doesn't even enjoy a feast.

[He's genuinely just being conversational here, despite his actual words. King opinions.]

[estimable]

[It's not the first time she's heard something of this nature, but it makes her irritable all the same--]

That is not the way I was taught to be king. [She glances at him before focusing on her food once more.] When I pulled the sword of the selection from the stone I understood any childhood ideals were no longer. As King it was my duty to shoulder the burdens so the people could prosper.

[politrick]

[Merlin only shrugs, reaching for some dessert because he can't eat a meal in the correct order, that would be silly.]

I did tell you I made up that bit about the sword at home. So I suppose I don't really understand what the big deal is about it. [Objectively, yes, her story seems to be pretty well aligned with the one he made up - but still, it's a sword. It was in a rock. Hooray?]

I just think the people can rely on a king without the king being... cold.