you shouldn't raise up what you cannot put down

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[With Gwen's arrival, the acquitting of this is more urgent. Morgana stands at forest's edge, a sword in the ground before her. She will not be taking 'no' for an answer.]

Gemini Saga, I would speak with you. Come forward.

[There is no getting out of conversations if she says there isn't.]

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[sosweet]

[He finally looks at her and gives her a reassuring smile, because he knows how she is.] I could get rid of him without dying. [Maybe it wasn't visible, but he wanted to keep the scar from her sword as a reminder.] I am fine now.

[His eyes focus on the sword on the ground.]

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[She follows the direction of his gaze.] How did you get rid of him?

[sosweet]

[Looks back.] ... I could use a bit of my own God powers to make him go away... with some help from my Saint brothers.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

But he still exists within you.

[sosweet]

I rather think he is gone for good. But... I do not know anymore, my lady.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

If it appears again, what is the best way for me to deal with it?

[sosweet]

[He knows she can't defeat him all by herself, but wants to die by her hand if he ever dares to hurt her again.] You will need assistance for that task first, either the Saints or someone else. Then... you can take my life if something happens.

If... [Looks down and trails off for a moment.] If you die... I do not know what I will do to myself. [pauses] So for that... you should kill me at all costs.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

If I must, I shall. But you said there are other ways. Tell me those as well.

[sosweet]

[Regards her sternly. Why you keep insisting Morgana?] Regardless of the ways, you should not fight him. He is dangerous.

Only I can take over him.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

It is clear that you cannot on your own.

[sosweet]

[That... hurt.] Morgana... [Now concerned.] If it were not for that man, Jamie... 'He' would have killed you, I would have killed you.

[Comes closer and takes her wrist, where he hurt her, gently with both hands.] I cannot let it happen... ever.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[She pulls her wrist away, shrugging off the concern.] I could have left at any time. I didn't want to abandon you. [She pauses for a moment.] I am sorry that I left. I can't let harm come to Arthur.

[sosweet]

[Hands still in the same position for a moment and finally drops them.] You do not have to apologize for that... [Because he wouldn't have forgiven himself for hurting Arthur.] ... and thank you. For trying to help me.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[She is, for a moment, quiet.]

I consider you a friend.

[sosweet]

[Stares at her after hearing those words. Morgana is the second person who considers him like that. Saga isn't sure if he should feel honoured or worthless. The guilt stings like a needle in his heart.

In gratitude, he kneels before the Queen of Camelot and regards her.]

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[Morgana looks surprised for a moment, and looks away.] There is no need. You are not my subject.

[sosweet]

[Averting his gaze.] Even so... I cannot help feeling like a traitor to our friendship.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

You were not. What you did... I don't say I understand it, but you tried to get me to fight you. To stop you. And that is proof that you would not wholly submit yourself to your treachery.

[sosweet]

[He remains silent for a moment. It's just incredible how Morgana reminds him of Athena in some way. Both women are too wise for their age.] ... What is the main purpose of that sword, my lady? [Looking at her.]

[ex_oneiromancer912]

In part, to keep Arthur from complaining. I was not sure I would need it, but he would have wanted me to have it about me.

[sosweet]

[She's being cautious. Better than worse. He rises to pick up the sword and gives it to her.] I should offer an apology to the King.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

I don't see why. He seems very happy with himself. [While this is not strictly true, the Pendragons have something of an "I told you so" mentality. It makes them insufferable and stubborn from both sides of a fight.]

[sosweet]

[It runs in the family... AHEM! I MEAN--] [Stares.] How so?

[ex_oneiromancer912]

He likes to be right.

[sosweet]

[Stares more. That... makes him crack in a subtle laughter. First time in her prsence.] He is a king. Kings always want to be right.