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Post by Guinevère on Jul 25, 2010 20:35:04 GMT -5
He did not ask her to stop talking. Gwen was feeling rather panicky. Was he mad? Would he say something to Merlin about this? Arthur wasn't the vengeful type but she also only knew that when it came down to political and knightly things. She knew nothing of him in the for of a lover. NOT that they were lovers. Or ever would be, but still in the personal regions of the heart she did not know how he would react. He would never hurt her, she was sure but how far did that extend to?
"He was dead, and I thought he was dead and when he awakened I . . . . i kissed him." She told him, watching him closely. "It was long ago. Feels like forever ago. Before--" Before Lancelot, before Arthur. Before it all. "Before I knew you to be more then just a bully." She went with.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Jul 27, 2010 11:25:54 GMT -5
The thought still disturbed him. Yes, he was definitely going to punch Merlin for not telling him about this. Then again, why would he have? It was just . . . strange. Arthur kept listening to her talk about it, and the more she did, the more detailed a bad mental image came into his mind. "Thats uh, interesting." He still had a strange expression on his face. He really was at a loss of words right now.
"Everyone thought you two were . . . so I guess it should not be that much of a surprise." Wait, was he really talking about this? Encouraging this topic? Oh well, if nothing else it certainly distracted his mind from the fact that he was no longer Prince of Camelot. Now, he was just feeling a little odd upon finding out about Merlin and Gwen's intimate embrace. "Was that, the only time?" Arthur hoped so. He didn't think he could handle much more of this kind of . . . . . . information.
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Post by Guinevère on Jul 27, 2010 12:01:45 GMT -5
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"Yes!" She spoke before he even finished the question. "Merlin and I were never more then friends. In the beginning I thought . . . maybe, but it wasn't the type of feelings I had for . . . ." Him. For Arthur and for Lancelot. "I never had a brother, but the kiss was like kissing one, I think. It told us both that we were not meant to be more."
"You wont tell Merlin I told you?" She asked him, "Please. It would be embarrassing him for and I. I would not want ti to be something to cause awkwardness between us all." She hoped if he agreed not to tell Merlin she told him, then he could not use it to give Merlin a hard time. "Please?"
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Jul 27, 2010 12:22:37 GMT -5
Arthur did not want to make that promise. He wanted to bring it up; even if it were just to see his servant sweat a bit about it, and become all paranoid. Arthur was not considering it a BIG deal, even if it was not something he wanted to hear about. After all, who ever wanted to hear that the woman they loved kissed another man. "Well, thats . . . a relief?" He wondered. If things had been different, would the two of them be together now? WOW. The disturbing thoughts just grew and grew. "The thought of you two . . . together . . . " Arthur could not finish that sentence.
"Oh it won't cause any tension between the three of us." Maybe Arthur would just over play it for a few days . . . . .no. Gwen was pleading. "I won't say anything to him." He looked at her for another moment, hoping she would tell him it was alright if he did. And . . . that chance was gone, so he continued to say. "Promise." Darn it.
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Post by Guinevère on Jul 27, 2010 12:36:13 GMT -5
Guinevère gave him a bright smile when he promised and watched him for a moment. She knew she did not have a right to ask for a promise from the prince but in this moment, he was not the prince. They were equals for once. "I am sorry you've have a bad day. Would you like to stay here for a while? I could cook a chicken for supper." she offered, knowing that if he had be publicly cast out by his father he would feel embarrassed and this would let him hide with out calling it hiding.
She wasn't sure what else she could do. "Maybe we can think this over, and see what we can go." WE. Not he. Them. Guinevère knew he did not need to feel alone right now, so instead of focusing on the lines that were . . .was between them, she was going to just offer him her blind and unconditional support.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Jul 27, 2010 13:11:21 GMT -5
It took him a moment to understand what she was talking about. Oh. Right. That issue. He was not a Prince! . . . So technically, Merlin was not his servant anymore. Oh dear. This was just getting too much to think of. "Its fine," he told her, giving a hint of a smile to show that he appreciated her effort. He did not want to leave just yet though . . . where else was he to go? He could not stand to be in the castle with his father acting in such a way, and with his wife dictating everything he should do.
Where they could go from here. He did like the sound of that . . . but."I'm sorry to get you involved in this. It is not your burden to bare. With the way the King is acting, I do not want you to get involved in any of this. If he or the Queen accuses you of something . . . " Arthur could not do anything to stop it. He no longer had the authority and he feared the lengths that his father would go to. Arthur being disowned was what made this fear completely legitimate. Merlin was already on the run, he was not going to endanger Guinevère like that as well. "Just, please keep your distance from everything . . . at least for now." The more elusive she was, the less anyone could say about her.
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Post by Guinevère on Jul 28, 2010 0:24:13 GMT -5
Guinevère have her head a small shake, "It's not a burden to speak with you. I hope you see me as a friend and know that you can come to me for anything. Even if it's just to blow off steam. I only wish I could help you somehow. That I could do something besides stand here and . . . . do nothing." It was in these times she wished she was more like Morgana. Noble. She could have more opinions then a servant. Help him more, and be there more for him.
"I promise." She told him, using her words from a moment ago, "I don't see how I will gain her notice. I am not even sure why Merlin gained her notice. I am just Morgana's servant. Most nobles don't even see us when they pass us in the hall. You and Morgana are different." But Gunievere also knew she would avoid them as she promised to do. She did not want him worried for her when he needed to worry for him. She wondered if he would answer her offer of chicken.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Jul 28, 2010 9:57:48 GMT -5
Arthur did see her as a friend; and something more. Though if they could never be, then having her as a friend in his life was better than nothing. Still, he feared that one day, she would land in danger because she was close to him. "Thank you," he said, as she offered her company whenever he needed it. "You are doing something, even if it can't make amends with my father, you are still helping me a great deal." No one could help him do that . . . except maybe Lady Katrina, but that was obviously not going to be happening any time soon.
It was still a risk Arthur was not willing to take. "I'm not sure either; all I know was that he was accused of something he didn't do. The reason is not important. I just can't stand the thought of the same happening to you. I fear what the King will do, and don't intend to find out." He would, without any hesitation, help Guinevère if it came to that . . . but he shouldn't have do because none of this should be happening!
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Post by Guinevère on Jul 28, 2010 12:57:08 GMT -5
"I am glad that I can help in some way." she told him. She knew nothing would ever happen between them but she liked to know that there was something. That he felt it too. While she knew it was hurting them both at the same time, she lived for their silent glances, and forbidden smiles across the room. It was not much, but it often gave her hope. When people spoke of their prince with pride, she took it personally and felt proud for him.
"You should not fear for me, Arthur." She told him in a soft voice. She took a few steps closer to him, and looked up in to his face. "I have learned to stay out of the king's sight when times get dangerous. Morgana will help me stay out of trouble." she said to give him comfort.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Jul 28, 2010 18:20:50 GMT -5
He watched her as she came closer. He was not sure if she fully understood just how much she actually helped it. It was more than he could ever express. He rarely spoke this much about what he felt, expressing his emotions, vocalizing his deep, inner thoughts. And yet, when his father disowned him, the first person he wanted to see, the first person who entered his mind, was Guinevère. This was a recurring pattern, and he doubted it would ever stop.
He briefly debated his next action, but it was practically instinct, especially when they were alone. He put one hand on her cheek, gently caressing it with his thumb for a moment. "I will always fear for your safety," he said before lowering his hand, but still gazing at her. "Even Morgana's position is no longer secure." She had upset the king before. If Arthur had done it to the point of disinheritance, then he could only imagine how the king would react to her disapproval towards anything. "You wouldn't consider taking a few days off, would you?" He asked, somewhat joking, somewhat serious. He knew she wouldn't, but it was worth asking. Morgana would surely understand anyway . . . especially considering what had happened with Merlin. Besides, if this was how the king was going to be for the rest of his days married to Katrina, then it did not matter if she took a few days off.
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Post by Guinevère on Jul 28, 2010 20:10:39 GMT -5
She placed her hand over his, and when he pulled it away she wished he had not. "Morgana's position? What dose the queen had to fear with her? With you, you were the heir everyone can guess why she would want you out of the way. Why she would want the kingdom to go to her if something should befall to the king." Guinevère explained the reasoning she saw. Greed.
"Morgana has nothing to inherent. she is save until . . . . " His father's death. "But that is a long time away." Unless he was helped, but Guinevère did not even know if these words were true. The queen might not be as evil as she seemed; so until Guinevère knew for sure she wasn't going to put ideas into his head.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Jul 28, 2010 20:20:07 GMT -5
Arthur knew the end to that sentence, and did not want to even think about his father's death . . . even if he thought his father was being completely unreasonable. "Merlin was of no direct threat to her either, and yet she made it a point to get him out of the way." He still could not understand her reason for making such a point to get Merlin. "The Queen, and my father, seem to be eliminating not only direct threats, but anyone who opposes them. Morgana boldly speaks her mind. It would not be the first time the King has reacted to it, but I fear that this time, there will be more severe consequences."
He couldn't imagine she agreed with this most recent decision of Uther's, and just hoped she would not try to defend him. He did not want her to be forced out of the castle, or worse, kingdom. Hopefully she would keep her thoughts to herself. He would have to find her and talk to her, just to be sure.
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Post by Guinevère on Jul 28, 2010 21:40:00 GMT -5
"Perhaps Merlin saw something or over heard something he should have?" She told know, knowing there was no way to know for sure as Merlin was gone. Was it for good or would be be back one day? "Think about for a moment, how many times has Merlin been near you when yo learned about something that you did not want public. It's the same with Morgana and I. Servants see things everyday that they should not, and we pretend we do not. What if Merlin saw or learned something the queen did not want others to know and feared he would tell someone?"
"We know Merlin, we know he is no thief." He was speaking of the dangers for Morgana, but she wondered if he would make the connection to her job in the castle and Morgana. If Morgana was cast out, then Guinevère would not have a job and have no reason to be in the castle at all. She would go to where her job was. Wherever Morgana went. Even if it was not in Camelot. "Morgana knows to be careful."
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Jul 28, 2010 21:48:36 GMT -5
"Far too many times for my own comfort," Arthur said making a bit of a face as he thought back to how many times Merlin had just happened to be there. It was usually when there was trouble, but nothing that he was capable of creating himself. "If that was in fact why Merlin was accused of stealing something, then it could happen to you as well. Or even Morgana, since it does not seem to matter how close one is to the King." He was not extremely curious as to what that could have been . . . what did he know that would have threatened the Queen of Camelot so much.
"I wish I had more time to ask him, but he is gone . . . hopefully far away by now." Darn it! Merlin had tried to explain, but had only insulted the Lady Katrina rather than say what her problem was with him, since Arthur knew it was not theft. "I certainly hope she is, and that you are too. No one seems to be safe right now. Tread very carefully Guinevère. I am not sure what is going on, but I know that whatever it is, isn't good. I fear that my disinheritance is not the end . . . there may be worse to come." And he didn't want Guinevère mixed up in the middle of it.
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Post by Guinevère on Jul 28, 2010 22:23:11 GMT -5
"Once news of this has spread things will get worse." she agreed, "The people will not stand by and watch a king become to greedy. It will create disloyalty and mistrust. With his war on magic, his enemies would be waiting for this day. I fear for a Camelot under the queen's rule." Under the kings as well but everyone knew the king was not he worst they could have, and Arthur fraught for them. He was what kept the kingdom in peace and balance.
"Arthur," She began, "If Morgana grows bold, and gets cast out or even decides she has had enough. . . . She will leave Camelot." Return to her father's home most likely, or even somewhere further away. She did not continue speaking but she hoped he would not make her say the words. It could end up being their goodbye, if things got worse. She could not stay with him. Not as a servant. Men (even out-casted princes) did not have lone female servants. It would make people suggest she was doing more sweeping his floors.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Jul 28, 2010 22:33:06 GMT -5
Arthur shared her fear. He knew what she said was going to happen, unless something was done to prevent it. Arthur had no more authority over anything or anyone . . . he would not be able to offer his opinions, that countered the hasty judgments that his father sometimes made. And Katrina was far worse than his father had ever been. "I know," he agreed in a low voice. "I am not going to give up."
He would fight till his last breath for the kingdom that he loved so dearly. "She will have full control soon enough, and she will abuse that power." Arthur was becoming less hesitant to speak against the Queen. They were in the seclusion of Guinevère's home. Hopefully no one was lurking around to hear them, and no one would report them. Arthur knew that his men were still loyal to him . . . for now. "I must find a way to talk to my father, to do something before this gets any more out of hand than it already is." He couldn't ask Morgana to do that; he would be putting her in far too much danger.
The thought of Morgana leaving, devastated Arthur. Not only because he would be losing a close friend and sister, but because it meant Guinevère would probably not stay in the castle. Or if she did, it would not be in a place that Arthur would be able to see her. "I pray it does not come to that," he said, looking at her, hoping her understood the full reasoning of why. "I must speak with her soon, so that she knows how thin my father's patience is these days." He had a shorter fuse than normal; which some people may find hard to believe. "Please try to keep reminding her to be mindful of what she says." Guinevère spent more time with her than anyone. If any person could get through to Morgana, and keep her leveled, it was her best friend.
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Post by Guinevère on Aug 1, 2010 18:24:00 GMT -5
"I will of course, remind Morgana, but I can not speak to her as I do you. She might be my best friend but the lines are still there between us. We my confide in each other and comfort each other but I can speak up and control her. She will rebel." Guinevère told him, knowing he would understand. She wished at times she was more like Merlin and could do with, but she knew what lines not to cross with Morgana.
"If Morgana leaves the castle, I will go with her." Guinevère spoke up, wanting to make sure she took this moment to say goodbye if she had to. "If we have to leave in a hurry, we might not have another moment alone. But I want to to not give up on this, never stop fighting for the people here." She begged him. "They need their prince. You."
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Aug 1, 2010 19:57:47 GMT -5
Arthur knew exactly what she meant. He saw the way Guinevère was with Morgana. Even though they were indeed close, Guinevère still knew her limits. Arthur was glad that that was not always the case with him and Gwen. She sometimes crossed those boundaries, but in ways that he wanted her to for it gave him hope for the future . . . their future. "I know, but I just fear for her and right now, there is no one else in the castle to help her that I can trust more than you."
Arthur didn't like the idea of Guinevère leaving with Morgana; he also knew it was the best thing if it came to that. He had to put an end to this madness! He could not let that much change so quickly. If she left, he was not sure he could follow . . . he could not leave Camelot to be ruled by such a Queen. "I truly hope it does not come to that, but if it does . . . be safe until I can see you again." While he meant her and Morgana, he was more so focusing on Gwen's absence in such a scenario. "I am not going to give up. I may have no authority, but that doesn't make me love Camelot any less, nor does it discourage me from fighting for it."
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Post by Guinevère on Aug 1, 2010 20:07:15 GMT -5
He trusted her, and her alone with his. It made her want to stand taller and be better. Bolder. She however only reacted to one thing. She felt slightly surprised over his words but knew she should not. Perhaps she should feel surprise over them. They had not been open before about what their feelings were. Only assumed the other one knew how they felt. Even now, they were just assuming.
If she did leave with Morgana, she had been treating this as if it was a goodbye. Not a overly perminate one but close enough. It could be years before she saw him again if at all. How knew where Morgana would escape to if she crossed a large enough line. Her father's castle or further away to Gwent? His words meant something to her. "Til you see me again?" She asked hopefully.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Aug 1, 2010 20:45:14 GMT -5
Arthur gave a bit of a smile at her question. He was not shy to explain what he had meant. He just wanted to word it properly. He wanted her to know that it was not easy for him to let her go; that her absence would be difficult for him. That his love for her was not conditional to her being in the castle. It was something more eternal than that. "Just because you leave the castle, does not mean I am willing to let you leave my life permanently."
He wondered that if she left . . . if she just wanted to be done with everything in the castle. Would she wait for him? Or would she seek out the company of Lancelot? Even Lancelot was not forever vacant from Arthur's thoughts as he knew they shared a deep connection, and he also knew that their relationship would be a lot more simple than his and Gwen's. He hated the thought of that for it aroused an emotion he was not particularly familiar with: jealously.
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