No, I'm fine. [It occurs to him then that he should have checked the Gear for the time and date before discarding it so carelessly, but he can always do that later. Now, he simply wants to be out of the Centre, out in the open where he can think more clearly. There had been a park in Goldenrod, hadn't there? No, wait...several parks. Yes.
Merlin jerks himself out of his thoughts, studying Arturia intently. There's a moment's hesitation before he slides his arms around her, drawing her close.]
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Merlin jerks himself out of his thoughts, studying Arturia intently. There's a moment's hesitation before he slides his arms around her, drawing her close.]
I'm all right. I just...need a moment.