[ A heavy sigh. This is not much of a surprise, Arthur is carrying heavy burdens and they have only became heavier as of late. She knows well that she cannot help him when he is like this, but Merlin...

Well, a good idea, yes. ]

If you shall see any fabric, bring it to me. Red, I think, or green.

[ wait and - ]

Perhaps something sweet, for Mordred. The child is still shaken, I think.

[ a smile; she looks as if this is all she wants to say but. ]

Merlin - most importantly, keep yourself and my brother safe. Bring him home when he is ready.

[Merlin barely catches the petulant "do I have to" at the tip of his tongue.]

Right. Fabric for you, and...sweets for Mordred.

[His smile grows more natural.]

You don't need to worry. I'll keep him safe.

[ yes you must >:| ]

He has a terrible tendency to get into trouble, this brother of mine. Don't be dragged into anything foolish, Merlin.

[ humming as she thinks. ]

Buy him sweet walnuts, he always favored them as a child and I believe he secretly does still.

[Well. Ooooookay.]

You think I really have a choice to get dragged in or not? [C'mon, Morgana. You've known Arthur even longer than he has.]

Right...sweet walnuts. [Duly, if reluctantly, noted.]

Then I shall hope for your sake and for the deer's sake that my brother shall return to his good mood soon.

You and me both. [He pauses.] You and the others keep safe, too. We shouldn't be gone too long.