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[littlest_witch]

One of the first things that Tatiana had learned from Merle was how to prepare a proper cup of tea. Not because she had to, not because it had anything to with the craft, but because she wanted an excuse, any excuse to spend more time with him. Sharing tea with him was a lovely excuse

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[pendragons_man]

Watching her as she moved into the room, Merle could feel his heart slipping a little further away, as it did every time he was near her. Her grace, her meek and gentle soul called to him in a way few things ever had.

Even the flame-haired siren of demon desire that he called Vivien...

Shaking off that darker thought, he reached for his cup with an even smile. "And profane the loving care and perfection you give to my favorite blend of tea? Bite your tongue." he chided with a soft laugh as he brought the cup up and breathed it in. "Mint and...chamomile, I presume?"

[littlest_witch]

Her smile brightened a little at his approval, and she lifted her own cup to let the steam drift up and tickle her senses. "Of course...I'd hate to mess it up. You might disown me if I did." Her features softened a little as she tipped her head at him, studied him in quiet concern. "Is everything all right? The girls...?"

[pendragons_man]

Sighing, Merle took a healthy sip of his tea, allowing the soothing heat and flavor to calm him somewhat.

"The girls hang by a thread, and I fear they may fall because one is too afraid to surrender in the name of greater freedom." he admitted quietly. "Baileigh...she simply refuses to submit to any will not her own, and for that she pays a great price. As will they all."

He hesitated, rubbing a weary hand over his features. "We had a row, her and I...and I fear when all is said and done, I may no longer be a welcome guest in this house."

[littlest_witch]

Her heart tripped a little in her chest, and she felt an irrational surge of anger and hatred towards a girl she generally liked very well.

"Why, why on earth would you say something like that?" she asked, visibly distressed. "Of course you're welcome here, you're--Terry and Ethan couldn't make it a day without you!"