"I can do that." Merlin's expression brightens a little himself. "...maybe, later tonight we could...meet. I have to go back and give a report, I'm sure you do too but..."
He looks down at his ring. "Maybe."
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YOU'VE GOT ME WEEPING I AM SITTING HERE WITH A BOX OF TISSUES
"I can do that." Merlin's expression brightens a little himself. "...maybe, later tonight we could...meet. I have to go back and give a report, I'm sure you do too but..."
He looks down at his ring. "Maybe."