merlin-trades

[merlin-trades]

"Who the fuck thought that was a good idea?"

"Merlin! Language!" His father called out, having heard the swear.

"My apologizes. Whomst the fucketh thought that was a brilliant idea?"

#/bc he's a lil shit today xD

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He did feel bad. Andie was one of the very few friends he has and he knew it wasn't fair to lash out at her. She wasn't the one making the choice to uproot all over again. His dad and Ross have been so busy with security and planning and meetings...he hasn't actually seen them. Andie was the first proper adult he's talked to since he put the pieces together.

"I'm sorry..."

He hated feeling sad. Sadness was a weakness and he felt his inner rage build up in it's stead, "You know what? No, I'm not! What's the point! Friendships don't survive distances, so be mad at me and just go!"

“Don’t you use that tone with me”

"I'm in the early stages of puberty, if we don't end up moving for the billionth time in my life maybe you'll be around for a different tone! But that's not fucking promised!"

#/bratty child with too big of feelings??? #/he's a dramatic muse...thank you for letting me play my dramatic babies <3

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“Don’t you use that tone with me”

"I'm in the early stages of puberty, if we don't end up moving for the billionth time in my life maybe you'll be around for a different tone! But that's not fucking promised!"

#/threat of moving because they close to being exposed? #/or upgrading to better dwelling? He's a kid so he's not being told anything so he lashes out

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"There's a lot of stuff I'm not supposed to know but I do. But there's also stuff I should know but I don't. What's the life choice that haunts you the most? Personally, I think I'm my dad's...but he's a warlock, so haunted is more endearing. Adulthood is so weird! Also...I'm too scared to ask Ross what his is. But you...you're odd in the best way so I'm curious."

“Is it true that every season is spooky because adulthood is being haunted by your life choices?” 

#sassandsnapshots

[merlin-trades]

Child starters

“What did you learn today?”

“Have you finished your homework?”

“How old are you now?”

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

“Put it under your pillow for the Tooth Fairy.”

“Because I said so!”

“As long as you’re under my roof, you’ll live by my rules”

“You’re grounded”

“Don’t you use that tone with me”

“Beds are not made for jumping on!”

“You’ll understand when you’re older”

“Have you brushed your teeth?”

“Bed time”

“Do you want a bedtime story?”

“Did you have a bad dream?”

“Where are your parents?”

“Are you being bullied?”

“Go to your room”

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"I have that effect on people. You're not mad cos I'm too cute to be mad at, but you're disappointed because I could have either been good or done better not to get caught. But then I wouldn't have attention."

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“I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.”

[merlin-trades]

“Is it true that every season is spooky because adulthood is being haunted by your life choices?” 

#open starter

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“My dad’s amazing at a lot of stuff. And he’s very cool. Ross says he just never knew what love was. Or how families worked. It’s not an excuse, just an explanation. Dad’s instincts are to be tough. Cos the world is tough. And even if he read all the parenting books there are, I’m not your average kid.”

“Sometimes I wish it was easier for dad to love me. Doesn’t mean he doesn’t. He never planned for me, so he’s adapting. And he’s good at that. A jack of all trades means he knows something about a lot of things, and not just everything about one thing. The only one to know me more is probably Ross.”

“Our family is far from normal. It’s chaotic. Trouble’s always around. But I know who I am. And I know where I belong. Cos my dad, despite not always knowing how to love me, does everything he can to protect me. He’s not good to everyone. But he’s good to me.”    

#About the Trades #/Ross always answers Merlin's questions. Which has led to a deeper understanding of their home life #/Jack Trades struggles very hard in being a person and a dad though he tries #/Jack and Merlin's relationship is complicated but there's a deep loyalty there

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#/Ross probably made waffles instead of pancakes

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S’mores Hot Chocolate

#Favorites; food & drink

[merlin-trades]

“All I have to do is want something bad enough, and it happens. Dad says not all magic users can do what I can with such ease. Or without spells or incantations or rituals.” 

“Ross says I have to learn the rules of magic, though...but only so I can know how to properly break them. Whatever that means.”

#Open starter

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Merlin’s eyes glowed as he hissed at the other, his magic reacting to his anger and causing a ring of fire to form around him as a means to protect him. 

“That was the last candy apple, чертовски дно!” 

#Open starter #/he knows a LOT of russian swears xD #/'fucking bottom' is what that should say #/found on a 17 hilarious russian swear words site #/he doesn't know what it means he just knows the tones of when to use them

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sassandsnapshots​:

“Maybe, maybe not. Perhaps in another universe.” Andie sighed softly shaking her head. “Merlin, honey, your dad loves you, he’s just emotionally constipated and bad at using his big boy words. He wants to keep you safe, that’s why he insists you stay here. Ross isn’t wrong about family being complicated though. I’m glad that I can be your friend, and you’re always welcome to talk to me when you’re feeling upset or frustrated.”

She gives him a moment to compose himself, allowing him to feel as he needs to. “I had that happen a little bit, at first, though every Seer is a bit different so it might be something that happens more frequently for you than it did for me. Meditation also helped a lot. I can walk you through some that helped me focus more during my conscious visions, if you’d like?”

“....he does play his violin for me when I can’t sleep.” He mumbled. I calms him a lot, music in general but his especially likes his father’s playing. “Ross says that...that’s one of his ways of communication. Music....food....and I’ve never been hungry. Which says a lot when you know how much Ross eats.” 

“...so even among Seers, I’m not normal?” He asked quietly before giving his head a shake. “It’s hard for me to focus...unless there’s a fire going. Ross sometimes lights candles for me...or the fire place. To help me focus after I’ve had a ‘tantrum’. Think a candle will help me focus through a mediation?”  

“Make way, Bitches, the Disappointment has arrived!”

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sassandsnapshots​:

“I’m fully aware of how much you can understand, that’s the part that your dad and I disagree on, you see. I think you’re ready to handle a little more knowledge, but ultimately it’s not my choice to make because you’re not my kid and it’s also not my story to tell. I’ve never once thought you were dumb, and frankly, neither have your father or Ross. You should give them a little more credit, you know.”

“Honestly, by the time my abilities started showing up, the one person who could teach me had already passed on, so I’ve just been following my instincts. Something to start doing, if you haven’t already, is make a record of the things you see. For me, it’s my sketches, for you it might be the same or a journal of some kind. Once you start collecting visions, it becomes easier to interpret them.”

“...sometimes I wish you were my mom. I’d have more answers that way. But...sometimes I...I don’t feel sure if dad even likes me. Ross says family is complicated...so I’m glad we’re not family...if only because other than Blue, you’re the only friend I got.” He mumbled. He clashes with his dad from time to time...he can’t help his fiery nature. He just...explodes! Sometimes literally. 

He wipes his eyes from the tears he feels burning his vision into blurriness. Shoulders straightening and trying and he tries to compose himself and nods to her suggestions. “I like to draw. When I’m awake my visions have never been too far in the future. Minutes at most....but I draw my dreams. When I can remember them, it’s hard sometimes. I...I can’t always tell the timeline of events. Sometimes I do see something that hasn’t happened yet...sometimes I see things that happened long ago...does that ever happen to you?” 

“Make way, Bitches, the Disappointment has arrived!”

#/Oh I can see it easily! #/Jack Trades struggles very hard in being a person and a dad though he tries #/he can still come off as not...but he knows no one can keep Merlin safe like he can #/they fight each other when Merlin works up the courage. Pure emotion vs stoic compartmentalization #/with Ross as mediator and referee a lot of the times....like a translator. #/so I can see Andie seeing Jack's true attempts and love for Merlin #/but equally call out his shit in a way that Ross doesn't #/def one of the more complicated family dynamics to play out so thank you for writing this with me <3

[merlin-trades]

“This ancient relic’s called a walkman. Found it in my dad’s garage.” 

#Open starter

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sassandsnapshots​:

“I don’t do bribery or blackmail, sadly for you. And you can ask as many questions as you like but that doesn’t mean I have to answer them. I was raised by Navy SEALs, interrogations are a cakewalk.

“…okay, you got me there. Still, the answer remains the same.”

“I can’t tell you all of the reasons why, that’s for your dad to do, and this is one place where I’m not willing to step on his toes, whether I agree with him or not. I can tell you that it’s a lot safer for you to be where your dad, Ross, and occasionally I can keep an eye on you. People can be shitty, and while we can’t protect you from everything that doesn’t mean we won’t protect you from the few things we can.”

“This is one of those moments where I gotta pick my fights....this one’s not worth it. This time,” He teased. 

He frowned and looked away with disappointment at that answer. It sounded too much like the ‘you’ll understand when you’re older’ responses. “I’m not dumb. I understand more than you all give me credit for. I know there are people who...don’t understand us. Who hate us enough to want to hurt us badly...I still dream about some of those people. I don’t want to be hidden...”

“...can you maybe give me some pointers? On how to be a better Seer?”

“Make way, Bitches, the Disappointment has arrived!”

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This hasn’t happened since he’s been found by his dad...in the safety of the bar, with his dad or Ross always keeping guard, there wasn’t ever a need to be afraid. They were strong. They were clever. They were dangerous. 

But he’d been bored and snuck off. Followed a colorful bird like he would have when he was younger. He was old enough to still be able to find his way back...except there was danger now. Danger he hadn’t seen until he was being chased. 

Terrified, he tapped into his magic and Apparated, that’s what Ross said it was called, away. He had no idea where he was, all he knew was that he wanted to be away and safe again. It was storming, wherever he was...

He wondered, not much else he could do. He didn’t know how to control the teleporting, and Ross said it was dangerous....lose you limbs dangerous! Merlin’s not sure how far he walked, but he thought he heard a noise. His magic usually had a good handle of when he’s in danger, but he didn’t feel it other than the thin layer that was trying to keep him warm, he could feel his eyes burning in their golden glow with the small pulses that coursed through him. 

“Hello?! Anyone out there? I...I’m lost!....fuck. Am I even in America still?”  

#Open #Open starter