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[psycholawgy]

That's not a good enough reason for Archer to threaten Merlin. He should have tried to talk to Merlin properly instead. I know he lacks social skills and all, but that doesn't mean he can't play nice.

[faithfulflame]

Athena. Mages in his world are borderline evil. I know, I've been inside his head. That's reason enough for him to be careful.

And when has he ever played nice? I'm sure he was just giving Merlin the...talk...that people give when they start dating someone they care about.

[psycholawgy]

No, it's not. He's being judgmental. I know some murderers in this place, but that doesn't mean I've sent them to prison.

And what do you mean by that?

[faithfulflame]

When people date people, isn't it common for friends of one to give a 'shovel talk' ? The whole "if you hurt her I'll bury you" kind of thing?

[psycholawgy]

What? How come he didn't do that with Simon, then? How come nobody told me stuff?

[faithfulflame]

Probably because Simon Blackquill was as protective of you as Archer is.

I assumed you knew that was normal, personally. I can't speak for anyone else.

[psycholawgy]

What part of that is normal?! You don't just threaten people like that!

[ athena, you threaten people on your own. that... shouldn't be weird to you. ]

[faithfulflame]

You do.

[Rei will just stick a needle in that.]

And I think it's a moot point anyway. He's gone. And you should remember all the good things he did for you instead of one perceived slight.

[psycholawgy]

I wish I could, but the way he talked to Merlin...

[ she lets out a pretty loud groan, shuffling on her bed and facing the other way. ]

You probably don't understand, but I promised him I wouldn't let anything bad happen to him. Even if all Archer did was threaten Merlin, I— I just can't let that pass, you know?

[faithfulflame]

Were you there, and did you witness exactly what happened?

[Because Merlin probably also didn't understand. And Athena is a really melodramatic girl.]

[psycholawgy]

I was just shown the texts... Archer told Merlin to meet him but he didn't go.

[faithfulflame]

Texts are not a fair indication of tone and meaning. You know that. Frankly, I think Merlin didn't know about that particular custom, and did not understand. And you're reacting to the misunderstanding.

Archer never would hurt someone who you care about. He cared too much about you.

[psycholawgy]

... I just hope you're right.

[faithfulflame]

I know I am, dear. Remember that I was his Master for a while. I saw inside his head. I understand him in a different way.

Just...remember him as a friend. Even if he was a jerk

[psycholawgy]

I can try, I guess.

[faithfulflame]

You should. He deserves it. If only because I think anyone showing him appreciation might make him have an allergic reaction.

[psycholawgy]

Yeah.

... and Rei? Thanks. I— I don't know if Archer will come back from the Nexus, but... I guess knowing that he probably didn't mean what he did is good. Thinking he really was a traitor hurt.

[faithfulflame]

I know that you didn't like it. He has his reasons and he cares about you. That's what you need to remember.

Thank you, by the way, for thinking about me earlier with that girl.

[psycholawgy]

Oh! Don't mention it.