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myrlin · 1 year
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @gunbash — ❛ i wonder who lived here.  ❜
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                    centuries of experience took form in this very moment , steeling every dimple on his face to ensure nothing was given away. masking emotions with indifference was one skill he spent years mastering. it wasn't how he expected his lunch hour to be spent ; his fellow peer gesturing to the location upon the newly released article. ruins dating back over one thousand years have been discovered , a town not far from the supposed location of camelot.
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                    merlin wanted to inspect these findings with privacy , yet couldn't turn away one of his few friends at the university. thus , the company was welcomed. he cleared his throat , staring at the images with memories flashing before his eyes ; motherly arms embracing the joy of her child. they left as soon as they came & merlin managed to ground himself in reality. instead , he shrugged it off & opted to let his history degree take the fall. ❛ couldn't say.  ❜ a beat , arms folding with supposed thought. ❛ if you can guess , i'll buy the next round of coffee. what do you say ?  ❜
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myrlin · 1 year
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @dollpink — ❛ i'm not worthy of the throne.  ❜
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                    words that were not unfamiliar rang through his ears ; the greatest obstacle any ruler can take , earning their own approval. he saw it in his own king too many times , he didn't want to let her fall victim to her own doubts. ❛ with all due respect , your highness.  ❜ a beat , head tilting as he musters his courage for the rest of his speech. ❛ that's not your decision. the people stand behind you & support you , as does your staff. their approval is all you will ever need.  ❜
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myrlin · 1 year
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @pendraigon — ❛ do not shush me !  ❜
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                    the ferocity of his king evoked familiar feelings , ones that had taken him years to properly react towards. digits deftly writing with the quill before abruptly stopping. he sighs , lips parting though no words fall. instead , he looks up at his king who wouldn't take the take the hint. ❛ arthur , can't you see i'm busy ? or would you rather you spoke without your speech written for you ?  ❜
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myrlin · 11 months
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @greenelight — ❝ you stepped on my foot ! ❞
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                    the shade of red filling his cheeks turned even deeper as he made another mistake , mason's feet paying the price yet again. merlin could understand why mason was the expert , his hands were gently yet comfortably positioned on his back & other hand. part of him wished he could go on his behalf. ❝ sorry , sorry ! ❞
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                    another sigh escaped his lips , head dropping as they briefly pause albeit keep their figures locked in place. ❝ i think i'm a lost cause , mason. does this date have to involve dancing ? alice can't see me dance like this. it'll embarrass everyone involved , especially her.  ❞ truthfully , merlin couldn't see any hope for him. whilst he appreciated his friend teaching him last minute skills , he wasn't sure it would settle in time. ❝ come with me , please ? that way you can coach me in the background.  ❞
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myrlin · 10 months
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  ›   @worthfuls  —  ❝ you handled that well.   ❞
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                    it felt as though the trials & tribulations that he was faced with were never ending. he knew there would be individuals in her life that he required approvals from , yet he never expected it to be so stress inducing. he would do it all again for her , he would move the earth & fight all that stood between them for her love. thankfully , being himself was enough for everyone. well , almost everyone. mason & sebastian are their biggest fans; alice's brother & father have already welcomed him into the family, it was just her mother & remaining brother. they were civil , yet clearly lacked as much enthusiasm. it didn't matter to him in the end , he already knew about their dynamic with his girlfriend. he let out an enormous sigh of relief , squeezing her hand as he looks to her with a single bead of sweat climbing down his brow. once they were clear of the restaurant doors , he nudges her closer & permits himself to wipe the sweat away. ❝ you think so ? your mother gave me daggers the entire time. thankfully your father kept the atmosphere friendly.   ❞ a beat , lips smirking before he takes another deep breath. ❝ dinner with mason & seb was much easier , they at least laughed at my jokes. my ... jokes were funny , right ?   ❞
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myrlin · 1 year
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @loyaltry — ❛ is that your horse ?  ❜
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                    as though the situation couldn't get any worse , his complete despair had to be witnessed by another. perfectly fitting , he thought to himself. the saddle hadn't even been strapped to the horse , nor the shoes put on or even the mane brushed thoroughly. instead , he stood with total failure weighing his shoulders down. at this point , his punishment was inevitable.
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                    ❛ yes. well , actually , no. ❜ a beat , his expression twisting with embarrassment. ❛ it's arthur's horse. well , the prince's horse , technically.  ❜ he sighed , turning to watch it prance around the opposite side of the stables. with desperation on his expression , he looked back to her & pleaded. ❛ i don't suppose you can tame this horse ? it seems i've lost the ability to do so.  ❜
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myrlin · 11 months
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  ›   @vicioushope  —  ❝ i'm going in alone. end of story.   ❞
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                    regardless of how much he tries , the galaxy pulls him back into its quarrels. has he not suffered enough ? the loss of his order , his purpose for believing. all of it was crushed by the fist of the empire. there was nowhere safe to call home anymore , it was wherever he could sleep for the night. any job lasts months at best. the grey streaks in his beard were signs of how long it has been since then , yet it didn't make the grief in his heart any easier. the rebellion , however , ignited that spark of hope in his chest which burned out long ago. as much as he tried , he couldn't stop himself from helping them where possible.
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                    the victory over scariff echoed throughout the galaxy , only to be followed by the destruction of the death star. it caused him to question his purpose in the galaxy. was it better to stay hidden ? or did his duty as peacekeeper demand he returned to the fight fully ? he supposed it had been answered as he crouched behind cover with the rebel fighter , jyn erso. the rebellion had reached out to him , asking if he could aid in escorting jyn off-world with whatever intel she had on her. ❝ that's suicide.   ❞ a beat , completely oblivious to the irony of his comment. ❝ i'll just have to leave this world with you if it means ensuring you don't get yourself killed.   ❞ one hand hovers near the hilt hidden beneath his robes , his identity still kept secret from the rebels. he couldn't trust anyone , not even those claiming to do good. the idea of furthering himself in this rebel plan didn't sound ideal for him , but it appeared he didn't have a choice anymore. ❝ let me come with you ... please ?   ❞
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myrlin · 11 months
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  ›   @warbyrds  —  ❝ the fact i've made it this far is a miracle in itself.   ❞
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                    rumours travelled as easily as the wind , flowing from one corner of one kingdom to the next. in his isolation , he had mastered the art of tuning out almost all rumours from his corner. though , there were some words that couldn't be ignored. his duty as dragonlord brought him to the far , as well as isolated , village of eresvale ; he had thought all other dragons to be extinct aside from kilgarrah. to know another was out there , he couldn't ignore it.
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                    unfortunately , his arrival was too late. his kin was nowhere to be seen & any whispers from the village folk put him in the company of an apparent peasant girl. merlin had his own reasons for wanting to find this dragon , though they didn't need to be disclosed at this time. she wasn't entirely truthful , yet neither was he. though , merlin could hardly blame her. their small talk wasn't bearing any fruit yet , though he persevered. her bravery was to be admired , not many would do what she did. the attachment to her sword & her blonde hair sparked familiarity in his dormant chest. he sighed at her comment , nodding along before finally speaking up. ❝ fate , perhaps. i wouldn't rely on miracles.   ❞ a beat , his feet pacing around the room slowly. ❝ you've made it this far because you seem to be quite skilled ... & brave. what possessed you to go after that dragon ? can you tell me where it went ?   ❞
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myrlin · 11 months
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places down a box, stands on the box, plops a magic wizard's hat on merlin's head.
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                    the rim of the hat sags , falling down to cover his forehead. his expression follows its movements , eyes sinking with defeat. ❝ this is incredibly offensive. it's not even blue ?   ❞
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myrlin · 11 months
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @dollpink — [ approach ] sender approaches receiver at a ball and asks to dance with them.
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                    to be approached by the fairest princess in all of the land was not on his to-do list today. she commanded every room with her beauty & her presence , even catching his eyes more than once already since she had arrived. it had been months since they last met , which made her approach even more welcomed. he takes her hand , standing & following behind her. ❝ i will warn you now , your highness. i am terrible at dancing. i've not improved since we last met either.   ❞
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myrlin · 1 year
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @worthfuls — ❛ are you with me ?  ❜
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                    the entire galaxy wasn't worth her. balance shifted ; the galaxy has fallen into darkness , trapped in turmoil. his order has fallen , her planet has burned. they were alone amongst the stars yet there was no beauty found in them. his duty to fight became nothing but a suicidal ambition. it didn't matter how much he felt as though he was betraying himself , the galaxy would never be worth her life. the fight they had just won was proof of that resolve.
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                    calloused hands gripped worn metal , digits curling into the chipped grooves of his lightsaber hilt. it was still ignited , burning bright as beacon for any who still follow it. even if he didn't anymore. his eyes fall onto her through the haze of exhaustion , his free hand taking hers as they embrace each other during their momentary respite. neither of them knew how long until another wave came down onto them. yet , her words rang through him & touched his soul. he was reminded why he still fought. in response , he nods & kisses her head. ❛ i'm with you , always.  ❜ a beat , to catch his breath. ❛ are you hurt ?  ❜
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myrlin · 1 year
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @croftborn — ❛ you're no longer a myth. you're starting to mean something.  ❜
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                    history unravelling before his very eyes , centuries of hiding revealing itself within mere weeks. he doesn't regret his actions , he simply wishes he saw it coming. ironic , given his proficiency in reading the future. she brought him out of hiding , legend incarnate , legend of the modern day. she fought against odds to keep his past safe. he owes it to her to fight back alongside her. he just didn't expect hope to accompany his actions. ❛ i've lived my entire life in the shadows. myths are all i've ever known.  ❜ a beat , eyes looking to her with plea. ❛ you've helped me get this far , lara. let me help you the rest of the way.  ❜
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myrlin · 1 year
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @worthfuls — ❛ would you ride into town with me ?  ❜
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                    hands fold sheets with little focus , eyes gazing elsewhere that hinders the quality of his duties. he had been looking at her long before she pierced the warm silence. their stolen glances becoming more & more frequent as the day goes on , edging closer to the next step. as she looks , his head snaps in a panic to feign some semblance of focus. clearing his throat , he looked back at her with eyebrows raised ; his lips were already smiling in response. ❛ of course. is there anything you're hoping to find in town , your highness ?  ❜
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myrlin · 11 months
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  ›   @magizat  —  ❝ i'm not leaving your side.   ❞
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                    it was too late. they were out of options. his arrogance has caused their enemy to grow too powerful. if he simply listened to her in the first place , they wouldn't be in this mess. he wouldn't be making the choice he's forced to make. nimue had unleashed dark magic upon them , pulling creatures from the darkest depths of the void. if this was the merlin of the past , he would dispel it with ease. if he wasn't so focused on protecting her , he could carelessly inflict his power back to their enemies. no , he couldn't blame zatanna. if it weren't for her , they wouldn't be this close to winning. but they were also close to losing.
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                    the promise her father made with him echoed in his mind , fuelling the panic that caused his hands to tremble. his ears ached with the trembling around them , his hands raised to project a barrier around them. if he were to drop it now , the raw power beaming onto them would rip them apart. he couldn't let that happen , not because he promised , but because he cared about her. ❝ we're not arguing about this , zee !   ❞ merlin's posture falters slightly , dropping him to one knee as he attempts to split his focus. with great risk , he lowers one hand to put the entire weight onto one arm. his body turns a little , eyes blinking through the heat & turmoil & sweat to gaze at her. the now free hand resting on her shoulder as his lips smile solemnly. ❝ you have to survive. you are the future of magic.   ❞ a pause , his body wincing with the sheer weight blasting down. ❝ i'm so proud of who you have become. please ... get to safety.   ❞
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myrlin · 11 months
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  ›   @timesense  —  ❝ it's a gift! you have to open it!   ❞
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                    how long has it been since he was last given something ? merlin could remember the days where he wouldn't even receive thanks or praise for the work & time he gave for his duty. now , he was holding an oddly sized box with the ribbon delicately tied around it. part of him was cautious , the other part didn't know how to react entirely. instead , he lifts it up & gently shakes it. ❝ i'm not sure what to say. thank you.   ❞ he pauses , his fingers stopping shy of the ribbon itself. ❝ do i have to guess first ? what's the special occasion , anyway ?   ❞
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myrlin · 1 year
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✧ ˚ · . ✦  › @thebetrayal — ❛ what have you been discussing , the weather ? ❜
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                    the topic of conversation had to be traversed carefully , lest he wanted nearby ears to overhear more than needed. anakin , on the other hand , knew just enough. how he figured it out , merlin couldn't exactly say. though , it was reassuring to know someone else was in a similar situation to him. his heart fluttered at the memories of his late night discussions with the princess across the stars. cheeks burned red as he regained composure , dismissing his friend's teasing tone. ❛ what's wrong with discussing the weather ? the sun sets ... rather ... beautifully there.  ❜ a beat , a moment of hoping his excuse settled well. ❛ truthfully , our conversation always returns to how we can never truly be together. did you experience the same ? what do i do ?  ❜
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