[ Video; Both Courts ]

[knightscode]

[ This video feed is focused mostly on a Lancelot's dog, so all that is really seen of him is his hands holding her still. She's terribly curious about it, but he's restraining her from licking it or chewing it.

His voice is distinctly tired, and anyone who is paying attention will notice that you can just about see a line of red, raw skin on his wrists -- leather guards covering how heavy the damage might be. ]

Is anyone good with names? I'm afraid my friend here has gone too long without one. She's brave, curious but cautious, much cleverer than I am...

[ She's also turning to nudge his hands. He lifts one gently and pets at her ears. She squirms a little, shakes her head -- then makes a quiet, high-pitched sound and...

... hiccups a tiny fireball. The dog's ears flatten back, perhaps unhappy or apologetic (maybe embarrassed, it wasn't very elegant) but Lancelot just huffs amusement and strokes her again. ]

Forgive me, I almost forgot, it seems these -- [ He reaches out of the frame and his hand comes back holding a small, blue feather. ] -- have some kind of magic in them. It appears it does not discriminate in who it grants it to.

[ Which means he now has a small, magically inclined dog. ]

Thank you for your time.

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[brainiest]

[ Hermione replies with pursed lips, not looking entirely pleased at what she sees. Obviously he's hurt but he's trying not to let on about it. What does shock her out of her hint of anger is the hiccup of fire and she blinks, eyes wide. ]

I - um, wow. I could try and fix that, if you wanted?

[ Wrinkles her nose. Were there even any anti-hiccup-fire spells? ]

As for the dog... The last two names I heard for dogs were Fang and Fluffy so I don't think I'll be much help.

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[knightscode]

The fire?

[ He tucks the feather away, gently reaches back out to tug the puppy slightly closer to himself. She turns and looks up at him, sets a paw on his knee and he ruffles her ears reassuringly. ]

I expect she'd like that, as would I. I've been a little worried she might set fire to my sleeves.

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[brainiest]

Yes, the fire. And, um, the other things? Maybe. Only if you'd like.

[ Hopefully it's obvious what she's talking about-- she'd hate for him to suffer any more than he has to. Lancelot is charming, lovely, and she wants to help. ]

If I can't fix it I might be able to make you a little fireproof for a while? Small mercies, at least?

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[jaywalks]

[ oh. he knows what it's like to cough fireballs like that — it's not comfortable. ]

Make sure she drinks a lot of water, her throat is going to be hurting her later. If you can, mix in lot of honey and keep it warm.

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[knightscode]

[ Huh. He hadn't thought of it that way. The puppy is turned a little as Lancelot considers her. ]

I have no honey with me, but I will make sure she has some once I am back in Caer Glaem. She deserves whatever she needs.

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[jaywalks]

[ oh, seelie, good. ]

If she's coughing or still having trouble with fire when you get back, try and find me. I have a tea mixture specifically for this sort of thing I can give her, and I know it works, too.

[ wow mako that's... very generous of you to do for this random fellow. maybe it's your dad-ness showing, now that you've got doll to think of and take care of too. ]

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[kingsdaughter]

Are you all right?

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[knightscode]

[ That is, Lancelot thinks, a rather complicated question.

It should not be, but it is. Lancelot is not one to lie, not one to conceal things without reason but Sigrid has a tendency to feel responsible for things.

A half-answer, then. He tries to rally a little confidence. ]

I will be fine, I am on my way back to Caer Glaem as we speak. She has not managed to burn me yet, I promise.

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[gordianknots]

The feathers have also been making people fly, so keep a good eye on your friend there.

Did you get out of your situation all right?

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[knightscode]

I told you I would find a way out.

[ ... That is not, strictly, an answer. ]

[gordianknots]

Yes, but clearly not unscathed.

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[scinlae]

[ she recognizes his voice, one might thinks she wouldn't but she does, she remembers it quiet clearly from old days and newer ones. ( he is dead, he is supposed to be dead, why isn't he dead? ) for the most part she ignores the dog, her mind racing with a myriad of thoughts and emotions.

( morgana never harbored any true ill will towards lancelot, regardless of all that happened. )

she has to know. ]

What of Guinevere? [ z-snap son. ]

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[knightscode]

[ Lancelot's hands freeze -- at the name, at the voice.

He feels a chill run down his spine, and then.

Well. Of course, he could not be wrong. How could anyone ever forget the Lady Morgana? ]

Guinevere is a good name. I am not sure she would appreciate having a dog named for her, however.

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[scinlae]

[ his reaction confirms it, at least for the most part, and truly she isn't certain how to feel. somewhere perhaps she knew the dead could appear in this land, for it is land filled to the brim with magic, yet she never expected any of her dead to return.

( that background... is he close to mair? ) ]

Perhaps not, she might find it insulting now that a crown sits her head.

[ morgana is gauging, testing the waters by throwing rocks. and in the background a white shadow shifts in it's sleep. ]

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[silvergift]

[She looks thoughtful for a moment, looking between the dog and Lancelot. And then she shakes her head.]

Hm. Tell me more of her?

And have you have your wrists treated?

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[knightscode]

[ He twitches, withdraws his hands a little and tries to force his wrist-guards down a little further. ]

When I return to my court I will.

[ MOVING ON. His hands curl a little protectively around the small dog. ]

I do not know the words to do her justice. She has kept me safe, despite how small she is. Her courage is unmatched, as is her gentleness.

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[silvergift]

See that you do let you risk infection setting in.

[She gives him a 'look.' One that could well be that of a mother or, more accurately for the moment, a Healer.]

Perhaps Sartë? It means 'loyal one.' Or Verië, 'bold one.'

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[illuminating]

[ Oh, it's... the one who helped dry her off, but she's different now, thanks all to the same magic he speaks of. Names are important, definitely, but even more important than that—]

Do they hurt very much?

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[knightscode]

Hurt?

[ He pauses, hesitates, then his hands lift and turn as he examines his wrists. Ah. He shifts the leather guards a little, trying to better hide the marks left from his time captured. Something about her is oddly familiar, although he cannot place what. ]

Some, but it will heal.

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[nottame]

[He pulls back neck-and-ears from the locket when the pup spits her fireball, just bemused-amused being taken aback. It melts and relaxes into a look as friendly-fond as a wolf's face can, which is in fact perceptibly so; one knows how canine faces can look.]

Great to see you're both still doing okay. [With a warm and buoyant note in it. Gives his own ear a swipe, and adds, just as a comment:] Guess I can't really help you with the names, huh...

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[knightscode]

And you.

[ He scritches his puppy behind one ear. ]

Both of us, I am sure. Have you found you are followed at all?

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[starspangled]

Lancelot.

[It's still a little strange, going from one world of faces and events to another. It's almost like having two lives. But he was one of the first people that Steve thought of.]

Are you alright?

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[knightscode]

[ He'd be flattered, if he knew -- if had the energy for it.

All he can really feel is relief. ]

Yes. I'm glad you're safe. I tried to contact you, after you left, but had no answer.

[ The passed out in a ditch thing didn't help but you know. Shit happens. ]

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[aliased]

[ her text is off topic and she don't care. #yolo] you were loyal to my lord father?

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[knightscode]

[ ARYA STARK WHY ARE YOU MAKING LETTERS AT HIM

At least they are small words. He is too tired to try to explain so he just slowly. Figures it out.

Then gives the shortest answer possible. ]

Yes.