For Your Entertainment

[ayoungboy]

The circus comes into town in the late afternoon. It's a quiet caravan, but the whispers start immediately. It's not a regular circus. This one - this is the Camelot circus. One of the most esteemed traveling acts in the country, and not for the faint of heart. This one has a flaming sword eater and a terrifying magician.

A few brave people try to peek at the preparations, but once the big tent is up, all that can really be seen are food stands being set up, and a few podiums for acts unknown. Everything else is hidden from view. You want to see? Come buy a ticket.

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[ayoungboy]

"Ah..." Merlin glances around before he settles on his wine glass. He raises a hand, murmuring unitelligible words, and the wine turns into water before their very eyes.

[royalpratness]

Arthur watches in awe as his wine turns into water. "Do you have any idea how expensive that wine is?" He asks, grinning at Merlin. "Amazing."

[ayoungboy]

"I can turn it back," Merlin laughs, raising an eyebrow.

[royalpratness]

"No, no it's fine." Arthur leans forward, studying Merlin closely. "Can you talk to animals?"

[ayoungboy]

"Well...I don't suppose I've tried. Maybe?"

[royalpratness]

"Maybe?" Arthur laughs, the corner of his eyes crinkling in amusement. "Alright then. Can you make things appear out of thin air?"

[ayoungboy]

"Depends. Yes, but it has to come from somewhere. It's teleportation, not materialization."

[royalpratness]

"Ah, I see." Arthur nods, taking a sip from what is now water rather than expensive wine. "Can you show me something else?" He's eager to see more of what Merlin can do.

[ayoungboy]

Merlin will change it back if Arthur wants him to. "Ah...sure. Have to think of something but, ah...hm. You've already seen the fire."

[royalpratness]

"I've felt it rather than seen it." Arthur grins.

[ayoungboy]

"Oh, well in that case - " Arthur's fork catches fire.

[royalpratness]

Arthur only just manages to suprpess his instinct to throw the fork onto the floor. "Nice."

[ayoungboy]

[YOU HAVE A DEAN.]

Merlin winks and the flame goes out. "Glad you liked it."

yes but you already knew that xD you said you have a human impala ;)

[royalpratness]

Arthur smiles, nodding. "I find you quite fascinating, to be honest."

I did? xD Would you like to play with him at some point?

[ayoungboy]

"You're the first."

sure! :)

[likespie]

"Now that can't possibly be true." Arthur frowns. "People with your abilities are very rare, to say the least."

We could hit up a meme if you like!

[ayoungboy]

Merlin shrugs a little. "You're the first to invite me to dinner."

sounds good to me :) I don't have that much time this weekend but maybe next week?

[royalpratness]

"Really?" Arthur honestly has a very hard time believing that. "Well, that's their loss." He smiles. "I think you're excellent company."

Aaaand I had no time xD Pick any meme you like! Or we could set something up in a journal. I haven't

[ayoungboy]

[seen the new episodes yet so shhhhhh...]

"You're a very queer man, Arthur Pendragon," Merlin laughs, beaming. "But I thank you kindly for your hospitality."

ugh, I'm afraid we have to postpone this ;_; sorry, I'm ridiculously busy

[royalpratness]

((atm x_x I'm working 12 hours a day and I'm glad that I can keep up with the rp threads I got right now))

At Merlin words, Arthur almost chokes on his water. He knows that Merlin meant 'queer' in a different sense but he can't help but wonder if he's really that obvious. He barely manages to school his face back into a friendly expression. "You're welcome." To change the topic, he quickly asks. "How long will you be staying here?"

Aw hun, it's okay <3 I can wait as long as I need too ;) No stress!

[ayoungboy]

"Ah, I'm not sure. As long as business keeps...but then, depending on how fast winter rolls in, we may stay for the season."

thanks <3 juggling my part time job and the phd atm is rather stressful x_x

[royalpratness]

"Really?" Arthur is delighted as it was not what he was expecting. "I would have thought that you never stayed longer than a week at the same place."

Oh gosh hun, I understand <3

[ayoungboy]

"We don't, usually, but no one wants to come see the circus when they have to freeze their arse off." Merlin laughs. "We always camp in the winter."

<3

[royalpratness]

"That's a good point." Arthur nods. "Though I have to say, it must get pretty cold in those tents during winter." He frowns, not liking the idea of anybody, let alone Merlin, having to live like that.

[ayoungboy]

"Oh, certainly." Merlin nods. "Freezing."