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[Saga finds himself walking back and forth in the middle of the Plane, lapses in which he just stops and frowns in hesitation. He had been thinking -- for days, weeks, months -- of talking to a certain Queen. Considering... wavering. It's been a while since the last time he saw her, that day at the Forest. She needed some time alone for herself... for her people.

The Saint knows that she may be busy and doesn‘t want to bother her -- amidst his very own insecurities -- he wants to know how she is..

... He wants to see her...

His Cosmo sends out a disrupted feel, despite he‘s trying hard to supress it, it is inevitable. Certainly, his comrades will notice.

In the end, it is a losing battle...]

Morgana...?

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[ex_oneiromancer912]

[Morgana, quiet, hands folded together, does catch the word and wakls to Saga.] Saga.

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[so_sweet]

[He turns at the call of his name and... stares at her. Yes, it‘s been a while.]

[so_sweet]

[Gives her a sheepish smile.] So Gwen was right. You look... fine. [‘Great... Beautiful as ever...‘]

[ex_oneiromancer912]

I should have come to speak to you sooner. I am sorry.

[so_sweet]

[He gives her a gentle smile.] You don't have to apologize. I suppose there's been affairs in Camelot.

How is King Arthur? And Gwen?

[ex_oneiromancer912]

They are well. They have both taken care of themselves. [He pauses and then:] It wasn't anything as noble as that. I was... afraid of coming back. After what I had done.

[so_sweet]

['Afraid of coming back...' Saga understands. Oh, by Athena he does! He gets a bit closer so she can look at him.] ... It wasn't your fault. Morgana, whatever you do will never be.

[She needed to know. And maybe the result will be unpleasant.] There's something you need to know. Something that pertains to what happened at the forest.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[Morgana swallows, bows her head. But she must be brave. She steps forward and raises her chin and nods.] What is it?

[so_sweet]

[He swallows as well. It is just as difficult for him as it is for her. But first... he wanted to make sure of something. Something that bothers his intuition.] I am certain you are familiar with the name of Merlin.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[A half smile spreads over her face.] Yes, he's the servant of my Lord the King, as Gwen is my maid.

[so_sweet]

[He frowns. So... his intuition wasn't that wrong.]

The servant you are talking about is a human...

[ex_oneiromancer912]

Of course.

[so_sweet]

[... Damned dragon.]

Morgana... do you know of a dragon in your world?

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[Her expression darkens.] I do, and I know that he is even able to come to this place.

[angeoudemon]

[Saga mentally curses and makes an upset groan.]

... He told me things. Things that relate to you about... being a witch.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

What did he tell you?

oh my... Merlin is in big trouble xD;;

[angeoudemon]

[He clenches his fists in anger.]

He named himself as 'Merlin'. That... [His voice is shaky now.]... Morgana, I know you have magic. Since that time you came to the Plane asking for information.

That dragon told me that you would destroy Camelot. Because you are evil.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[She can't respond. There is a moment of silence, an exhale of an aborted word or phrase, and she puts a hand to her chest.] I am not evil.

[There's that undercurrent of fear in it, fear that he is right.]

[angeoudemon]

[There's a pounding in his heart at the sight of her. Unconsciously, hands getting a hold of her arms.] I know.

Despite what he said, I believe in you. You wouldn't put the ones you love in danger.

That is why I wanted-- I needed you to know about this. [Pauses.] But it is my fault. For not letting you know before that day.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

I do not know that knowing would have been of any help.

[angeoudemon]

[A slight shock is revealed in his eyes. He feels he's making this worse.] Would you rather not know in order to prevent this from happening?

We don't know the reasons, but it is best sooner than later.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

It was an experiment. I could not have controlled it. I take responsibility for it, but knowing or not knowing what I am--what I'm capable of--[But that was a mistake, to say that it is what she is, because it betrays again the fear that the dragon is right and Uther is right and they're all right, she's evil]

[sosweet]

Morgana... [Again, what to say? The law of Camelot is to execute anyone who possess magic, because it is evil. So the people who has it have evil hearts as well. Something he completely disagrees of.

Saga understands what she's feeling at this revelation. And it hurts, for both sides. Hands disengage from her.] Your king and your maid... your people, all of them have faith in you. As well as your friends on the Astral Plane.

... I have faith in you. Because your beloved ones know you have the bravest and kindest heart of Camelot.

And we will help you. Trust in my words.

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[Morgana does half-smile at that.] I think the bravest heart in Camelot must be Gwen's. [It's to lighten the tone, though it is also a completely sincere statement.] But... thank you, Saga.

[sosweet]

[A half smile as well. He thinks the same... for both. The Queen and her maid are special and must remain together. Maybe Gwen is the only one who can save Morgana.

And he‘ll do anything for her. Even... being a bit selfish.]

May you allow me one more thing... my lady?

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[She grants him the chance to speak with inclination of his head.] Ask what you would of me.

[sosweet]

[It was something more than words...

Saga gets closer, hesitant at first, and wraps his arms around her in a embrace. More gentle and less intrusive. Even so, a slight tremor runs through his body.

There's a great possibility that she'll protest, or maybe he'll get a slap or a sword thrust.

It doesn't matter if he dies right now.]

[ex_oneiromancer912]

[Morgana freezes up for a moment. But because it is only an embrace, she holds him back, interpreting it as some pursuit of comfort in a vulnerable moment.] Is there something the matter, Saga?

[sosweet]

[Surprised by her response, he clings to her as if his own life depended on it. He wishes this could last forever.

Always afraid of any sort of physical contact aside of Athena‘s, Morgana is the one he wants to feel her warmth.]

I never had someone to hold me and ease my pain. I was alone for thirteen years inside my own prison. That time, when I saw you at the Forest...

... I don‘t want to see that look in your eyes, filled with pure hate and loneliness. Never again. Not in those beautiful eyes of yours. [All said in a whisper.]

[ex_oneiromancer912]

S-Saga... [There is hesitation again. She isn't sure what Saga is saying, and she was slow to miss it, but now she wonders what Saga means by this.]

[sosweet]

[Fingertips slightly press against her back and the fabric of her dress, face buried against her shoulder. Goddess, if only she...]

Even if everything that happened was because of a experiment...

... I don‘t care if you have magic, what the dragon said matters nothing. You are loved by everyone around you... because of who you really are right now.

[Wishes he could cry but just... cannot. ]

... I want you to be happy.