[ of course she does. but they're not mutually exclusive. Nero can be praised because of her own greatness - and can compliment others when she sees their potential. had her thoughts on guerrilla warfare changed? no. it was cheap and spoke to lack of confidence. even when outmatched, you look your opponent in the eye (for a real fight. she has no qualms playing dirty in the game of love). but had her thoughts on Robin changed?
maybe if this strange behavior continues to escalate, it will.
Merlin may be smiling but Nero just. blinks. congratulations, there's a whole minute where she doesn't know what to say? raving and bristling and waving her bra around in Merlin's face. fangs bared, voice raised and its chilling but this time not in the good kind of way. ]
H-HEY! THAT'S NOT YOURS.
[ had she been right and it was progressing and he was losing his mind? will sod off her sympathy doesn't extent to UNDERWEAR THIEVES. Nero's on him, stepping on his toes and trying to swat away the arms he raises up to protect his face. stay! still! so she can reach down your shirt!!
Merlin. watches. ]
Have you lost your sense!? Don't air dirty laundry! Don't pick me up -!
[ "Dear me." ]
As you see - he's going to aid you, us! Return you to normal so you do not turn - GIVE ME BACK! [ one hand has gotten down the neck of his shirt to feel around. nope, just his stupid built abs and not her bra, not that she can feel when he tries to dodge and pull her out. shouting, so that Nero has no choice but to shout LOUDER. Robin's seized her hands so Nero has to try and kick his shins.
then a fifth hand enters the scene. Merlin may have thin, spindly hands, but they have the strength of a dozen men as they pry Nero out and back. he takes her around her middle and spins her around and back, setting her down on her feet and shaking his head. "Now then, children. Do you still want my help?" ]
He stole from me!
[ "Yes Nero dearest, I saw. Now then."
the materials are just to see if he can break the curse. not even to break it. which RIPOFF. but Merlin requires; yew bark, clear wine, a bit of Robin's hair (which he plucks out from the ginger's head), and a silver bowl. then he will prepare a scrying pool to see if the curse can be broken by another's hand - "or true love's kiss" - and from there? well more materials. he's a simple Servant now, no Grand Caster. is he made of magical tools?
"But we've yet to discuss what you will do for me in return, hm?" ]
Has your mind begun to go mad too? You are in my debt!
[ "Are you now? Dear me. What you did wasn't for our relationship?" ]
Hmf! I made it quite clear what I think of her - and it was for your fun that I answered to that name rather than mine - that was your plead and request of me! That was the favor. Which you promised to repay! Or do you break the promises you make while on pillows, swine?
[ Merlin taps both index fingers to his lips. oh come now. is he going to play this with her, when she's already going out of her way in generous gestures for another? could he not see the depths of her magnanimity? this was not for some bauble or blackmail - this was Nero sacrificing a promise boon from the greatest wizard alive to aide an ailing friend! or more than friend. whatever Robin was! ]
maybe if he didn't wear boxers to the beach
maybe if this strange behavior continues to escalate, it will.
Merlin may be smiling but Nero just. blinks. congratulations, there's a whole minute where she doesn't know what to say? raving and bristling and waving her bra around in Merlin's face. fangs bared, voice raised and its chilling but this time not in the good kind of way. ]
H-HEY! THAT'S NOT YOURS.
[ had she been right and it was progressing and he was losing his mind? will sod off her sympathy doesn't extent to UNDERWEAR THIEVES. Nero's on him, stepping on his toes and trying to swat away the arms he raises up to protect his face. stay! still! so she can reach down your shirt!!
Merlin. watches. ]
Have you lost your sense!? Don't air dirty laundry! Don't pick me up -!
[ "Dear me." ]
As you see - he's going to aid you, us! Return you to normal so you do not turn - GIVE ME BACK! [ one hand has gotten down the neck of his shirt to feel around. nope, just his stupid built abs and not her bra, not that she can feel when he tries to dodge and pull her out. shouting, so that Nero has no choice but to shout LOUDER. Robin's seized her hands so Nero has to try and kick his shins.
then a fifth hand enters the scene. Merlin may have thin, spindly hands, but they have the strength of a dozen men as they pry Nero out and back. he takes her around her middle and spins her around and back, setting her down on her feet and shaking his head. "Now then, children. Do you still want my help?" ]
He stole from me!
[ "Yes Nero dearest, I saw. Now then."
the materials are just to see if he can break the curse. not even to break it. which RIPOFF. but Merlin requires; yew bark, clear wine, a bit of Robin's hair (which he plucks out from the ginger's head), and a silver bowl. then he will prepare a scrying pool to see if the curse can be broken by another's hand - "or true love's kiss" - and from there? well more materials. he's a simple Servant now, no Grand Caster. is he made of magical tools?
"But we've yet to discuss what you will do for me in return, hm?" ]
Has your mind begun to go mad too? You are in my debt!
[ "Are you now? Dear me. What you did wasn't for our relationship?" ]
Hmf! I made it quite clear what I think of her - and it was for your fun that I answered to that name rather than mine - that was your plead and request of me! That was the favor. Which you promised to repay! Or do you break the promises you make while on pillows, swine?
[ Merlin taps both index fingers to his lips. oh come now. is he going to play this with her, when she's already going out of her way in generous gestures for another? could he not see the depths of her magnanimity? this was not for some bauble or blackmail - this was Nero sacrificing a promise boon from the greatest wizard alive to aide an ailing friend! or more than friend. whatever Robin was! ]
Make him cease this nonsense Rob - Robin?
[ Nero turns to him. Which -- ]