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[servant]

[Merlin's face hasn't appeared on the network for awhile. It looks a little older now than it did before.]

I'm missing one horse. He stayed in the gardens, where i know there's been some talk of eviction lately. If anyone removed him, I'd like to know. He's-

[Merlin pauses, swallowing hard before he continues.]

He belonged to King Arthur of Camelot, who some of you might remember as Prince Arthur while he was here. He disappeared a few days ago - the horse, not Arthur. At first I thought he'd just wandered off because I overslept, but I've searched all over.

His name is Llamrei and he's almost as much of a prat as his rider, but I've always suspected that he saves the worst of that for me.

[Another thing that horse and rider had in common.]

I have nothing of value to offer as a reward - unless you want me to wash your socks and fetch your breakfast until the next jump. [He shakes his head a little, a thin smile on his lips.] But you'd probably be better off just accepting my thanks.

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[servant]

As someone who knows about horses, I dare say I could.

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[emerges]

I can hold you to this, you know. You're getting my hopes up.

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[servant]

We can start your lessons as soon as I find Llamrei. You have my word.

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[emerges]

Even better than a promise. [ she's grinning because dammit merlin she really hopes you find that horse now ]

Had any luck getting ideas?

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[servant]

Yeah. A few, actually. And a surprising number of volunteers.

[He wonders if people care more about Arthur's horse than they would for a fellow passenger. His eyebrows lift.]

Always room for one more.

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[emerges]

So is it going to be like a horse search party?

[ she might just have a slightly incredulous look on her face. ]

I'll think about it.

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[servant]

I wouldn't call it much of a party. No drinks, no dancing. Chances are it won't even end in a food fight.

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[emerges]

Is that a thing that happens at most of your parties?

[ nevermind that he'd thought of the wrong kind of party ]

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[servant]

Only the good ones.

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[emerges]

As long as none of it gets in my hair, you're inviting me to one if it ever happens here.

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[servant]

Consider this your standing invitation.

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[emerges]

Perfect.

So about that horse.

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[servant]

I'm looking forward to our lessons already.

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[emerges]

Hope she's not spooked by the time you find her.