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[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.