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[unionjackoff]

[there is a pause that has been recorded, unintentionally, followed by the sound of someone clearing his throat]

Uh. Hullo. This is Arthur Kirkland. Please leave a message. Or text. Or whatever...

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DGKSDGK i knew you'd understand u///u

[sortileges]

[ Going to the library to actually discuss this is a little more daunting than it should be. Really he knows it's a lot more common to talk about these days. Music has evolved to the point where the lyrics seem gross, and the movies seem to even talk about it.

It's just... not something he's used to hearing.

It was bad enough when Athena had brought up making out and he'd had to properly look up what that even meant. This poor sweet summer child. ]

Now or...?

[unionjackoff]

[a pause] ...Perhaps later... I-if you'd like, I could pick out some books, and then bring them to you directly. [which would put him in an uncomfortable position, but then at least he could spare Merlin the embarrassment of going out to the library an floundering himself. England knows what he's looking for, can find books that will be direct and less... flowery] It's something that we should discuss at home, rather than there.

[one of his earliest memories is him floundering through sex. that embarrassment does not die. and England wants to make this as easy for Merlin as possible. he should be educated on the matter first, and then the actual acts could happen with practice]

[sortileges]

[ He ends up chewing on his lip, contemplating it... then gives him a small nod. ] Alright. Thanks... sorry for springing this on you. [ He scratches at his cheek then, because personally he's just going to try avoiding anything that might lead to what happened before unless it can go both ways.

Basically he's already had the floundering parts (at least... with hands.......... ) so really he just wants to make sure it doesn't happen again. Ah. ]

[unionjackoff]

[ah...]

It's quite all right. It's... something you should learn, anyway. Everyone should.

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I just... Never really thought about it until... You know.

[ Until he was here and ended up with one of the thirstiest people in Cerealia... Ah. ]

[unionjackoff]

Until... it actually happened. [England scratches his cheek] I understand. But if you were in my world, in this day and age, you would have at least had classes on it, and would have been able to talk to peers.

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Well... [ He runs a hand through his hair. ] I might have left this too long but. I appreciate the help.

[unionjackoff]

[England smiles faintly, taking up his cup again]

How are other things going with this lady?

[sortileges]

I... [ It isn't more embarrassing to talk about this side of things, but with anyone else it would have been a lot more awkward and complicated. Instead, he starts slowly, quietly. ]

We went through a problem. Mostly because of me, but I ... wasn't being honest with her about some things. I told her everything so...

[ Well, almost. ]

[unionjackoff]

[the nation nods, remembering when Merlin had told him this before] Is everything squared away now?

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Yeah. [ He plays with his cup a bit, half leaning forward to touch it on the table. ] I don't know if she's being completely honest with me, but I trust her. There's a lot of things I've done that... [ He clears his throat. ] I wouldn't have blamed her if she decided to leave, but I feel like it's made things stronger over all.

[unionjackoff]

That's good. I'm glad. [England finishes off that first cup. the awkwardness from their earlier conversation seems to have faded away. which is fine, because England trusts there will be plenty more awkward conversations to come]

[sortileges]

Did you want another cup or...? [ He made enough for two cups each, so... ]

[unionjackoff]

I think I am good for now, thank you. [he sighs, considering going to the library now, after all. England doesn't want to rush Merlin along, but he also doesn't want to make him wait] I think. I am going to see what books they have to offer here.

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[ He almost chokes on his tea then. ]

Now?

[unionjackoff]

Yes, now. I actually haven't been to Cerealia's library in a while. [and he's certainly never checked the, ah, section on reproduction] It could be a dead-end, and if that's the case, I want to know if I'll have to start looking elsewhere.

[sortileges]

R-right... [ What is he supposed to say to that? ] Then I'll see you some other time?

[unionjackoff]

[England nods, feeling... what is he feeling... like he has a job to do? like he's being useful? like this is going to lead to one of the most embarrassing conversations in his life? yes, all that!] I'll see you soon!

[sortileges]

I'll see you soon. [ He's polite though and makes sure he walks him to the door, giving him a slightly awkward smile before he leaves.





Then bangs his head lightly against it once it closes.

Well. It didn't go as badly as it could have done????? ]