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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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[sortileges]

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.

[sortileges]

[ 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????? ]