006: I've got it, really.

[prat_prince]

[In the grocery store, one might find a rather confused-looking prince, carrying a mostly-empty basket. He's managed to pick up a few fruits and vegetables that he recognizes, but now he's staring at a wall of canned food with a bewildered expression.]

[Oh yes, and there's a thought bubble hovering around his head, which he hasn't noticed yet.]

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[thestormishere]

[ Lightning's not quite as lost, but though it's for different reasons, she too is a reasonable amount of clueless as she wanders the store- after all, she's never been quite as good at this as she could be, even when it was far more convenient and she knew what she was doing back home.

When she looks over and notices Arthur standing there with words over his head, she can't help but pause and stare at them, a confused expression slowly developing on her face. ]

[prat_prince]

[It takes a moment for Arthur to notice her, but he does after a short time. He puts on his best "go away, I'm busy here" expression as he faces her.]

Yes? Did you want something?

Just let me humiliate myself in peace.

[thestormishere]

[ At that Lightning quickly closes up, her brows drawing together and frowning at his attitude... though her eyes again shift upward briefly to catch that last little bit. ]

Tch... if you're so confused, you should just read the labels.

[ She turns away, glaring at the shelves. Really, she now just figures the 'thoughts' are some sort of holographic technology that he managed to find despite almost everything else here being so painfully primitive. And that annoys her. ]

[prat_prince]

I have been reading the labels. But what are you supposed to do with... this? [He picks up a can of beans and frowns at it.] How do you even get it open?

Don't tell her that, she's going to think you're an idiot.

[rupturedbabylon]

[Princes are small time. Then again, Gil doesn't know, and neither does he care. He just found himself in the grocery store because he was stuck in Luceti, and he was bored.

Just staring at these thought bubbles with a lightly raised eyebrow because what in Enlil's name are those? It doesn't take him long to vaguely understand that they were thoughts, but even then... what?

...And 'Merlin'? Wasn't that--]

What are you doing, mongrel?

[prat_prince]

[Arthur pauses, and slowly turns to face the stranger.]

Were you addressing me? I certainly hope not.

[rupturedbabylon]

[this is going to be awful.

Gil's hands are in his pockets, and he's standing there with his usual swagger.]

Do you see any other?

[prat_prince]

[Arthur's eyebrows shoot up, and he sets the basket down and folds his arms across his chest.] Then you obviously have no idea who you're talking to.

Just what I need, some brat trying to pick a fight.

Prince Arthur of Camelot, and you are...?

[markofthebrave]

[Katara stares at the thought bubbles for a moment. She thinks she has a pretty good idea who this is from her last conversation with Merlin... he's just as lost as Merlin thought he'd be. Even in a store where everything was done for him.

...so she approaches with a polite smile, ignoring the thought bubbles for now.]

Lost? You might want to try some of the instant foods first.

[prat_prince]

[Arthur visibly startles as she speaks to him, then turns to face her with a confident smile.]

I'm not lost, I'm perfectly fine.

I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm not lost.

...instant foods?

[markofthebrave]

[Uh-huh. Right.]

You know, the ones that say 'Just add water?' Come on, I'll show you where they are.

[prat_prince]

[Arthur hesitates briefly.]

How do I know I can trust her? But I guess I do need some help...

All right. Show me.