[ keep the magic secret ]

[ video ] :: 010

2010-01-14T08:57:42Z

And I thought World's End was bad.

What is this place? Does anyone know? It has to be somewhere different, I mean, it's similar but-
Even the sanctuary isn't-

[ His voice trails off, uncomfortable maybe for the turn of his conversation and he corrects the drifting of his hand, the camera returning from it's idle panning to the side to instead focus on the poster he's examining. ]

Are we here now because they need us to do work?

[ video ] :: 009

2010-01-01T23:23:33Z

It doesn't look like this storm is going to end any time soon. Don't things like this happen normally? When that tower gets closer I mean. Is it really time for that already?

[ The video, which until now has been focused on the rain outside his window, pans back into the room with a sigh that could stand to be heavier, all things considered. His voice is cheerfully curious nonetheless and the view finder drops to a pair of coconuts sitting on the floor. ]

I know I'm not the only one to have gotten some kind of gift, but could someone tell me what exactly these hairy rocks are for? They don't do much for the scenery.

[ video ] :: 008

2009-12-08T08:11:11Z

[ The feed starts up with something of a waver, too cold to keep the trembling from his hands completely, but Merlin doesn't seem to pay it much notice. ]

Harry, Ron, Draco- Lady Morgana? I'm sorry, about the dream I mean. I don't know if I can really apologize for something I didn't- do, but, well.

[ His movements are slower than usual- a lag of hesitancy more than anything else and when his face comes into view his expression is just as drawn as it'd been the night of the dreams. It takes him a moment longer to find his nerve, and even so, he can't quite bring himself to look directly into the screen. ]

-Um, Queen Zelda? Your majesty? I'd, like to talk to you, if that's alright. I don't mind if you bring your guards or anything- I wouldn't blame you but, well- whenever you have the time I suppose. I'll be here.

[ voice ] :: 007 [fourth wall event]

2009-12-01T07:33:53Z

I'm sure this could get annoying, especially trying to sleep with all the- noise I mean, but.

[ he trails off for a moment, device turning over in his hands ]

It's sort of exciting isn't it? Hearing things from outside World's End.
I mean, maybe someone could tell us how to get out of here.

[ video ] :: 006

2009-10-30T21:14:59Z

So- everyone's been finding things in their rooms right? I guess this isn't so bad, I think it looks pretty good on me.

[ voice ] :: 005

2009-10-14T05:30:27Z

[ He's been searching for his lost communicator since he'd been released, and by the time he reaches it his voice is as strained as his bones and still rough from screaming. Weariness invades all the places his tone would have been light and cheerful and though the device has been clicked on, it takes a stretch of moments before he's able to speak. ]

I- suppose we're all free now. I still don't know why any of this happened in the first place. What they wanted from us.

Harry? Are you alright?

[ There's another pause, enough time for him to reach up and rub at his face before he speaks again, croaking the question. ]

Has anyone seen Arthur yet?

Alright so, Merlin's magic has been cursed, which means essentially that all magic he tries to do will do the exact opposite of what he intends for it to do. Not a big deal until you know, Merlin decides to stick his head in and try to heal someone, or save someone. Then you're well. Screwed.

Since he's a do-gooder by nature and likes to try to help everyone it really doesn't matter if he knows you or not. I figured I'd put this out there if anyone was interested in having their character hurt/maimed/traumatized/killed. If so, feel free to leave me an ooc comment in here and I'll come harass you and we'll sort something out ♥

[ video ] :: 004

2009-10-09T09:46:48Z

[ The feed snaps on to a view of the street though it's hardly an enjoyable view. Instead the buildings are flying by, microphone filled with little more than frantic footfalls and labored breathing as Merlin sprints at full speed through the city. The images wobble with each stride, jerking from side to side and his words are breathy, barely audible and the boy doesn't spare a pause to stop and inhale much less to try and explain. ]

It's no good- they're too fast-

[ The view turns violently as he pivots on his feet, changes course to head into the brush- a hope that maybe the monsters would be easier to face than this. ]

Too- strong-

[ He's all but gasping now, trees and brush snapping at his clothes, the crunch of leaves and twigs underfoot replacing the clip of shoes against the streets. His words begin as a thick swallow, voice fracturing under the physical strain but his pace doesn't let up. ]

I can't- outrun them and they won't- they've been taking people-

[ All at once the sound stops, abruptly cut off by a strangled, breathless cry as Merlin is quite classically, clotheslined. The camera goes flying without him, tumbles into the brush and lands on it's side- view stilled at last and focused instead on the roots of a tree as all else lapses into silence. ]

[ voice ] :: 003

2009-09-17T00:30:38Z

[ The device clicks on to a lapse of silence, the shuffled drag of his feet barely audible over the microphone but at length- he speaks. Voice ragged and slow. ]

I have never.

Been this tired.

In my life.

[ voice ] :: 002

2009-09-13T06:54:28Z

-button here... Oh.

[ The audio clicks on with a momentary pause, Merlin's attempts to figure out if he's finally got the thing on before he starts speaking again. Less the half mumble to himself of before and now- well. Relatively certain. ]

Um, hello-? I was wondering if anyone knew about the library here. I'd heard it was towards the edge of the city but is it worth the walk? I mean, are the books anything useful or am I going to have to run away from some mythical creature for a book of poetry?

[ accidental video ] :: 001

2009-09-02T01:23:57Z

[ The device clicks on to static at first, accidentally nudged across the ground before the moment lapses into a startled silence. His voice breaks across the microphone seconds later, confusion plain in his tine but coupled with no small amount of worry. ]

Where-? Hang on, the boat was just here. I was just standing on it.

[ There's another short lapse of silence as he whirls around, the tone of his voice fading out, softening with his bewilderment. ]

The boat with the little lamp and-
Gaius?

Gaius!
Gaius can you hear me?!

[ Without warning his tone escalates, becomes a shout as loud as he can manage before the microphone scraps suddenly and his calls are broken off by a yelp, Merlin's foot having come down on device, and none too gently at that. ]

Ouch!

destinedsorcery @ 2020-08-27T21:42:00

2009-08-28T04:04:26Z

❝ no young man, no matter how great, can know his destiny. ❞

you've reached the contact page for merlin. want to plot something? interested in concrit? want me to gtfo? feel free to leave a comment here and i'll get right back to you, otherwise, if you're looking for the mun, you can find lena on aim at fealty sworn.

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