[ He tilts his head at that, curious, and studies Merlin a moment. ]

Many of us do. I know, for myself, a heavy burden of duty sits upon my shoulders in my homeland. I have many things to do, and little enough time to do them all. I know we are but strangers, yet... If you wish to talk, I do not mind listening.

[ A weak smile flickers over his features. ]

My name is Daylen.