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[onceandfutureprat]

[Video Post thing to settle a bet with Cass]

[So a week ago, Cass bet Arthur that if she beat him in a sparring match, then he had to clean up after himself for a whole week. And show everyone. No one will probably understand the significance of this except for Merlin who has previously done all of the cleaning and Cass and Guinevere because she was around. This seems like an accidental post honestly. So here you go, people of the Barge, here's nearly five minutes of Arthur straightening up his room. He comes back to the communicator eventually and picks it up, and now you know this wasn't an accident.]

Happy, Cassandra?

[There's a small pause, and he looks like he isn't sure he wants to ask this but:] ... is it... customary, where most of you are from, to give gifts at this time of year?



[Private to the Admiral]

For Guinevere, a pair of earrings befitting a Queen.

For Merlin, a better mattress. The one he has now is awful.

For Arya, a set of chainmail useful for her size and some treats for her wolf.

For Charles, that ugly... thick tunic that seems to have found its way into my room.

For Cass, a nice dress. Girls like those sort of things, right

For Cashmere, a... trinket for her hair.

For Emma... a bracelet.

For Tim, his own sword and mail.

Comments

[takeyouapart]

[Well, he could answer that question but why would he.]

You missed a bit.

[onceandfutureprat]

No I didn't. [He's not even going to look, because you'll get it the next time you come clean.]

[takeyouapart]

You probably ought to do some polishing while you're at it. Woodwork's looking a bit dull.

[onceandfutureprat]

Are you finished?

video - oh god I'm dying

[hellofist]

[Oh, she just looks so amused.]

Yep. Room looks nice.

Could use dusting, though.

video - the things he does for you

[onceandfutureprat]

I'll let Merlin know.

video - best bros for life

[hellofist]

That's cheating. You do it.

[bitteraftertaste]

Yes, it is. Is there a reason you decided to film yourself tidying up?

[onceandfutureprat]

A wager with a friend.

Why do you give gifts?

[bitteraftertaste]

There are some religious overtones, obviously, but generally it's an excuse to show someone that you appreciate and care for them by giving them something they'll like or have some use for.

voice

[fire_punk]

Yeah, we do. Usually.

Re: voice

[onceandfutureprat]

Usually?

[fire_punk]

Well, some people are assholes and like to spoil things for people. Or would rather buy shit for themselves.

[yeahscience]

Hell yeah, it is. I don't got anything for you, but I'll like buy you a Coke sometime if you want.

[Private]

I made Cat a practice sword, if that's cool. Light wood -- way less likely to hurt someone.

[onceandfutureprat]

You want to buy what? [Someone's never had a Coke before.]

[Private]

That's fine. You actually made it?

[yeahscience]

...A soda?

[Private]

Yeah. In the art room. It's all bamboo and white ash.

spam!

[maidtoqueen]

I think I may faint with shock.

spam!

[onceandfutureprat]

[So so funny]

It's not that exciting.

Re: spam!

[maidtoqueen]

It really is.

[bodilesswarrior]

[Her smile is so amused.] What did she make you do?

[onceandfutureprat]

I had to clean up my room for a week.

[bodilesswarrior]

Not used to that, are you?

[fearcutsdeeperthanswords]

What are you doing?

[onceandfutureprat]

[As disgruntled as possible:] Cleaning.

[fearcutsdeeperthanswords]

You're a king.