[ Soon enough, he will materialize in the garden. Literally. So, it's highly likely that she gets there after him...and once he sees Psyche, he will wave. ]
There you are, glad you can join me! Fou, come on out.
[ There's no sound, and then he pauses. ]
Just give him a little moment...I swear, he hardly ever wants to listen to me!
[ Psyche might catch a little movement behind one of the statues. ]
[ Maybe she feels a little guilty for teasing him, if Merlin's going to call her sweet... She can't hold a grudge for him keeping strange hours, she supposes.
Psyche waves cheerfully over to Merlin and approaches, glancing around for his mysterious guest. Unless he's just teasing her in return... ]
Thank you for inviting me! [ Did she just see something move? ] Um... perhaps he's just shy. It's alright, Fou.
[ It might be easier to sound coaxing if she knew what to expect. A bird? A kitten? ]
[ Look at Merlin, he's suffering from such a decisive blow... save him.
Nah, he's fine. Fou looks happy to be victorious AND to receive pets, rubbing up against the hand. Said wizard lifts up his head, looking comically annnoyed. ]
Oh, I see how it is. You like her, but not your actual caretaker? So rude!
[ 'Fou fou'! Says the creature, which just looks hardly bothered still. Not while pets are being received. ]
No way! This guy is too happy about winning this little battle.
[ Fou makes some more cute, happy noises, nuzzling into the gentle hand, and then Merlin merely huffs again, sitting so he's in a proper, upright position.
After making a show of his own pouting, as well as huffing and puffing, he responds easily again. ]
My poor pride is abused so bad I'm not sure if I'd be able to stand properly again! [ He's fine.. ] But, looks like you're fond of little creatures, hm?
Shouldn't he be proud? He defeated such an amazing mage.
[ Who's a good strong fluffy creature! It's Fou! Psyche might be giving in to the overpowering urge to coo a little. One more scritch, then she'll slow the petting and just sit down next to them properly. ]
Oh, I couldn't ever keep any of my own before. [ For... various reasons. ] I took in an injured rabbit for a short time, once. It looked a little bit like Fou. Is he a type of rabbit, then?
[ At Psyche's words, the fluffball lets out a victorious sound of some sort, and Merlin gives the fluffball another 'look' before sighing.
Fou also doesn't mind being coo'd at. It appears the small animal has 'smol animalesque tendencies', liking attention and all that. ]
Careful, careful! You'll overinflate this guy's ego. Totally not the greatest of ideas.
[ He's exaggerating...it'll be fine. ]
I hope you get your own animal when you head back. But, hmm...he's more like a magical beast who looks like a rabbit or squirrel. Though, he's a friendly one I met up with back home.
[ She will not. She will absolutely spoil Fou to the limits of what a smol fluffy animal will tolerate. Even if the initial petting has now slowed to a gentle scritch from time to time as she glances over at Fou. ]
A magical beast? Then can he do magic like yours?
[ Not that she's seen Merlin's magic, but she knows the principles from the profiles. ]
[ GOD...Psyche will be one of Fou's favorites, hecking crying. The fluffy animal likes being spoiled (un)fortunately for Merlin. Fou is content with the slowing of scritches, as long as they are just Given, though. ]
Hmm...well, my magic is far powerful than what Fou's capable of by far. [ We don't talk about FGO spoilers here. ] And also different than his. For example, he can't do this.
[ He makes pink flowers appear in his hands. Voila! ]
Fou is so fortunate that he's already cutely dressed and therefore Psyche doesn't need to put a bow on him. She wiggles her fingers a little to try to see if she can coax the little fluffball into her lap with petting, though. ]
Different? — Oh!
[ Psyche gasps a little at the flowers, staring in admiration before she reaches over to touch one curiously with a fingertip. ]
[ Merlin takes it in earnest, personally (why is he like this...)
The little fluffball is easily coxed into her lap. It's so easy, because she has already showed him pettings. ]
Like them? You seem to be a little familiar with the concept of magic too.
[ Is it because her world has them? Or are they just fairytales in her world? Either way, they're soft and pretty. Nothing much happens when they're touched...they clearly seem to be real as well. ]
[ Merlin... she's about to feel so bad for teasing him. As bad as someone can feel with an adorable little animal in their lap, anyway. ]
They're beautiful. Something like this would just be a fairytale in Vasilios. [ Or a trick, but that sounds rude. ] Our guardian god granted powers to two families when the Empire was founded. But I don't think most people really believe in that anymore. The only magic most people will ever see is when the temple receives an oracle from god.
[ Which might put a less flattering light on Merlin being the most amazing mage she's met when they don't exist for her, but. ]
[ Merlin has lived countless ages of being teased. To think this might be the last time he is ever joked around with before he dies (okay, not really, he still has enough time for other shenanigans later today...) ]
Oh ho?
What kind of powers? Like this? Or something else?
[ And then of course he takes what she said earlier to heart even more. ]
Wow, so this is really the first time you're seeing something so amazing! No wonder why you can't help but admire my prowess!
[ Enjoy your imminent bullying in the graveyard, Merlin. Vengeance for his crimes... ]
Um... much simpler than yours, I think.
[ She hesitates, weighing a lifetime of caution. But it's already all over the profiles, so... a small amount of golden light blooms around her fingers. If Fou made his precious tiny paws sore kicking Merlin in the face — okay, or if the paw impression on Merlin's face hurts — the sting of that will ease. ]
Just a little healing, or — things like that. [ Bless Merlin for taking her words in the right spirit. She laughs a little. ] You're right! It really is amazing. I never would have imagined people being able to do something like that.
[ Merlin will enjoy his bullying in the graveyard as deserved...his poor dying crimes.
But! That aside, there's the healing glow which catches his attention and indeed soothes the little ache on his cheek. It doesn't really hurt much; a light sting if any, but it's noted when it dissipates. ]
Just a little healing? Hmm, and here I wonder if you're just being humble.
[ He teases lightly, but there is a genuine compliment in there as well. ]
Well, now you've seen it. Now that you know, the possibilities are practically limitless. Such is the potential of many...humans, who are oftentimes the center of untapped and latent power.
[ Everyone's been too polite to ask about the "smiting" in her profile, so she smiles at that. ]
It's rare where I'm from, but it's really nothing special.
[ But it's still nice of him. She gives Fou a little more petting as if he can transmit the appreciation to his keeper. ]
Do you really think so? It's a nice thought. I really want want to become stronger... [ But that's a bit afield, so she redirects almost offhand: ] Do you mean yourself, too?
[ Could it be that they're afraid Psyche will answer their question and then utter in a loud voice: THIS IS WHAT SMITING IS!!
And then smite them. Okay, no. He sees the little smile, and Merlin snorts. ]
Humility strikes again! But, that's fine. It's a good quality for people to have, I think.
[ Healing powers are really useful as well, from his perspective. Fou makes another happy noise at the pettings, and begins to fall asleep in her lap. ]
I think so! You'll become stronger if you try hard enough. [ ... ] No. I'm not human. Though, I probably look mostly like one, hm?
[ Actually, Merlin is half-human, but he considers himself as completely inhuman due to some...existential issues? It's complicated. ]</small.
[ Murder submission: SOMEONE ASKS PSYCHE WHAT SMITING IS- ]
It's just difficult for me to compare it, when the people here can do things like... make flowers out of thin air.
[ Modesty can also be a very fine survival strategy that's gotten Psyche intact to age nineteen! Well, modesty and healing did that. Her eyes are going so wide at Fou's adorable little sleepy face though. ]
You do. I really didn't know what to make of the ages on some of those profiles... I suppose it makes sense, when lots of people here aren't human.
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[ Merlin is beaming completely behind his text even if she can't tell. Or, maybe she can. ]
Well, you can assume I'm an amazing mage, because I am. That's perfectly safe.
And yes, Fou. He's a little rascal, but he is reliable in a pinch.
What are u up to now so I can come by?
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Of course. You're the most amazing mage I've met.
I'm over by the book cafe at the moment. Would you like me to meet you somewhere?
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Haha, you flatter me! Has anyone told you are a sweet young lady? Because if not, I'm rectifying that right now! ♡
Meet up with me in the garden, then?
[ He will stop texting. ]
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There you are, glad you can join me! Fou, come on out.
[ There's no sound, and then he pauses. ]
Just give him a little moment...I swear, he hardly ever wants to listen to me!
[ Psyche might catch a little movement behind one of the statues. ]
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Psyche waves cheerfully over to Merlin and approaches, glancing around for his mysterious guest. Unless he's just teasing her in return... ]
Thank you for inviting me! [ Did she just see something move? ] Um... perhaps he's just shy. It's alright, Fou.
[ It might be easier to sound coaxing if she knew what to expect. A bird? A kitten? ]
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He's not shy. He's just waiting for the right moment.
Which...should be now. Fou, come on out!
[ Psyche will hear a high-pitched, pouty, 'Fou!'
You know the kind of sound an animal huffing and puffing makes when it does not want to Listen.
The figure from behind the statues remains there. ]
Hold on, let me handle this...
[ He begins to head on over to the statue, and... ]
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[ Something flies out from behind the statue, kicking Merlin in the face!
It looks like this!
Merlin flails and falls over into a bed of flowers as Fou stands triumphantly on top of him. ]
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[ Is this an animal after all? That sounds strangely tactical. But that little sound certainly isn't a person... ]
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no, not to offer her healing expertise just yet. To reach out a hand for that immaculately fluffy adorable little creature. ]
Oh!
[ Oh!!! This is absolutely the cutest thing she's ever seen. ]
Hello, Fou.
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Nah, he's fine. Fou looks happy to be victorious AND to receive pets, rubbing up against the hand. Said wizard lifts up his head, looking comically annnoyed. ]
Oh, I see how it is. You like her, but not your actual caretaker? So rude!
[ 'Fou fou'! Says the creature, which just looks hardly bothered still. Not while pets are being received. ]
im preparing to fight you just so u know <3
Hm... maybe he just knows you're good at playing?
[ Hee hee. Fou must love Merlin a lot. ]
Did you hurt anything when you fell?
I committed zero crimes~ <3
[ Fou makes some more cute, happy noises, nuzzling into the gentle hand, and then Merlin merely huffs again, sitting so he's in a proper, upright position.
After making a show of his own pouting, as well as huffing and puffing, he responds easily again. ]
My poor pride is abused so bad I'm not sure if I'd be able to stand properly again! [ He's fine.. ] But, looks like you're fond of little creatures, hm?
You have any of your own back home, Psyche?
MONSTER... <3
[ Who's a good strong fluffy creature! It's Fou! Psyche might be giving in to the overpowering urge to coo a little. One more scritch, then she'll slow the petting and just sit down next to them properly. ]
Oh, I couldn't ever keep any of my own before. [ For... various reasons. ] I took in an injured rabbit for a short time, once. It looked a little bit like Fou. Is he a type of rabbit, then?
✨FUFUFU ✨
Fou also doesn't mind being coo'd at. It appears the small animal has 'smol animalesque tendencies', liking attention and all that. ]
Careful, careful! You'll overinflate this guy's ego. Totally not the greatest of ideas.
[ He's exaggerating...it'll be fine. ]
I hope you get your own animal when you head back. But, hmm...he's more like a magical beast who looks like a rabbit or squirrel. Though, he's a friendly one I met up with back home.
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[ She will not. She will absolutely spoil Fou to the limits of what a smol fluffy animal will tolerate. Even if the initial petting has now slowed to a gentle scritch from time to time as she glances over at Fou. ]
A magical beast? Then can he do magic like yours?
[ Not that she's seen Merlin's magic, but she knows the principles from the profiles. ]
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[ GOD...Psyche will be one of Fou's favorites, hecking crying. The fluffy animal likes being spoiled (un)fortunately for Merlin. Fou is content with the slowing of scritches, as long as they are just Given, though. ]
Hmm...well, my magic is far powerful than what Fou's capable of by far. [ We don't talk about FGO spoilers here. ] And also different than his. For example, he can't do this.
[ He makes pink flowers appear in his hands. Voila! ]
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[ Teasing or earnest, Merlin decides.
Fou is so fortunate that he's already cutely dressed and therefore Psyche doesn't need to put a bow on him. She wiggles her fingers a little to try to see if she can coax the little fluffball into her lap with petting, though. ]
Different? — Oh!
[ Psyche gasps a little at the flowers, staring in admiration before she reaches over to touch one curiously with a fingertip. ]
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[ Merlin takes it in earnest, personally (why is he like this...)
The little fluffball is easily coxed into her lap. It's so easy, because she has already showed him pettings. ]
Like them? You seem to be a little familiar with the concept of magic too.
[ Is it because her world has them? Or are they just fairytales in her world? Either way, they're soft and pretty. Nothing much happens when they're touched...they clearly seem to be real as well. ]
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They're beautiful. Something like this would just be a fairytale in Vasilios. [ Or a trick, but that sounds rude. ] Our guardian god granted powers to two families when the Empire was founded. But I don't think most people really believe in that anymore. The only magic most people will ever see is when the temple receives an oracle from god.
[ Which might put a less flattering light on Merlin being the most amazing mage she's met when they don't exist for her, but. ]
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Oh ho?
What kind of powers? Like this? Or something else?
[ And then of course he takes what she said earlier to heart even more. ]
Wow, so this is really the first time you're seeing something so amazing! No wonder why you can't help but admire my prowess!
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Um... much simpler than yours, I think.
[ She hesitates, weighing a lifetime of caution. But it's already all over the profiles, so... a small amount of golden light blooms around her fingers. If Fou made his precious tiny paws sore kicking Merlin in the face — okay, or if the paw impression on Merlin's face hurts — the sting of that will ease. ]
Just a little healing, or — things like that. [ Bless Merlin for taking her words in the right spirit. She laughs a little. ] You're right! It really is amazing. I never would have imagined people being able to do something like that.
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But! That aside, there's the healing glow which catches his attention and indeed soothes the little ache on his cheek. It doesn't really hurt much; a light sting if any, but it's noted when it dissipates. ]
Just a little healing? Hmm, and here I wonder if you're just being humble.
[ He teases lightly, but there is a genuine compliment in there as well. ]
Well, now you've seen it. Now that you know, the possibilities are practically limitless. Such is the potential of many...humans, who are oftentimes the center of untapped and latent power.
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It's rare where I'm from, but it's really nothing special.
[ But it's still nice of him. She gives Fou a little more petting as if he can transmit the appreciation to his keeper. ]
Do you really think so? It's a nice thought. I really want want to become stronger... [ But that's a bit afield, so she redirects almost offhand: ] Do you mean yourself, too?
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And then smite them. Okay, no. He sees the little smile, and Merlin snorts. ]
Humility strikes again! But, that's fine. It's a good quality for people to have, I think.
[ Healing powers are really useful as well, from his perspective. Fou makes another happy noise at the pettings, and begins to fall asleep in her lap. ]
I think so! You'll become stronger if you try hard enough. [ ... ] No. I'm not human. Though, I probably look mostly like one, hm?
[ Actually, Merlin is half-human, but he considers himself as completely inhuman due to some...existential issues? It's complicated. ]</small.
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It's just difficult for me to compare it, when the people here can do things like... make flowers out of thin air.
[ Modesty can also be a very fine survival strategy that's gotten Psyche intact to age nineteen! Well, modesty and healing did that. Her eyes are going so wide at Fou's adorable little sleepy face though. ]
You do. I really didn't know what to make of the ages on some of those profiles... I suppose it makes sense, when lots of people here aren't human.
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