19th Spark || [Video/Action] Backdated to 5/15

[tiercelet]

[As usual, Merlin's latest broadcast begins with silence. Wait...silence? Unusual as this is, it appears to be the case. Just visible in the frame of the video, Merlin stands completely still, his side facing the camera. His attention is focused on something off-screen, though the long, thick stick he holds in front of him trembles slightly in his

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[Video]

[of_france]

[France snickers. He's obviously just lounging there, watching this purely for his own entertainment.]

It doesn't look like you'll be winning a tournament anytime soon.

[Video]

[tiercelet]

Noooo. [Merlin draws out the word, mouth twisting wryly at Francis' obvious amusement.] That's Arthur's job.

[Video]

[of_france]

It would be an appropriate activity for him.

[France snickers. He shifts on his bed so he's holding the 'Gear above him, raising a questioning eyebrow at Merlin.]

Whatever got you into the situation I just saw, though?

[Video]

[tiercelet]

It's something Lightning and I have planned for a while. She's been giving some of the other trainers hand-to-hand lessons. [He twirls the stick in his hand, shrugging] This is a little more familiar. For me, at least.

[action] p-placeholder, sorry guys ;;

[restardom]

[ like Rise wouldn't be there to watch this. There's a Rapidash grazing nearby, while her trainer observes with a smile. ]

Awww, no more whacking each other with sticks? It was just getting exciting!

[action] Don't be sorry, bb. ♥

[soggypastry]

[And this is Lightning, smirking. Don't test your luck, littler sis.]

You're welcome to join in on the fun, Rise. It doesn't take long to find a stick.

[action]

[restardom]

Thaaaat's okay! [ already waving both hands in quick dismissal. ] It's way more fun to watch.

[Action] No need to be sorry /o/

[tiercelet]

[If Merlin were more self-conscious about his combat skills--or lack of--he would be embarrassed at the number of spectators the training session's apparently gained. As it is, however, he simply joins Rise on the sidelines with a mock-stern frown.]

See how exciting you think it is when you're the one facing her. Hello, Rosemary. [He adds, leaning closer to give the Rapidash a cheerful smile.]

video

[her_mouse_jesty]

[clapping~]

Oh my~!

[Video]

[tiercelet]

[Touches the back of his neck, reddening, then grins and sweeps a bow.]

Thank you, thank you. [He holds himself loftily, imitating Rise's teasing from months ago.] I will be here every morning, though I might not survive for long.

[Video]

[her_mouse_jesty]

You have the makings of a real knight!

[Video]

[tiercelet]

[He snorts at that, setting the stick aside.] Oh, I don't know, Minnie. Sir Merlin sounds awfully odd.

[Video]

[lonestarweeaboo]

Awww shucks... You still did a good job there, partner.

[Video]

[tiercelet]

[Merlin flounders for a moment, in the face of a compliment from a complete stranger, then grins.]

Thanks. You heard what Lightning said, though. Definitely need some more work.

[Video]

[lonestarweeaboo]

If I were over there, I'd lend you an extra hand. I know how to use a sword myself.

[Video]

[tiercelet]

Really? Looks like there's a lot more swordsmen--er, women in Johto than I thought there'd be.

[useddestinybond]

Sparring hm? [He looks faintly amused.] It's been quite some time since I've practiced swordplay myself.

[tiercelet]

Ciel, you spar? [His eyebrows lift in surprise--he'd never have guessed if the younger man hadn't mentioned it just then.]

[fff, video]

[useddestinybond]

I do. As a person in my position where I'm from, it is required that I learn a great number of skills. Swordplay is simply one of them.

[Video] XD

[tiercelet]

That makes sense. Arthur and the other noble sons were all required to learn. [He swings his stick in circles, idly.] I didn't think people in the future did that, as well. No one else mentioned it.