[This is one conversation he does not want to be having. Or expected to ever have, really.]

...we should...probably talk about what happened yesterday.

You could at least show your face.

[ she's only gloating because he doesn't. Inside, she's just as unsure and awkward. But have this exact smirk, Merlin. ]

[He looks a bit grumpy when he turns the video on.]

Wasn't sure if you wanted to see it or not.

[ She bites back a smile, hopes he cannot see the traces of it on th corner of her lips. ]

What is it that you wish to tell me, Merlin?

[He starts hesitantly.]

I just...wanted to talk. What happened yesterday--what does that mean for us now?

I -

[ 'don't know' but she can't say that. She looks unsure for a moment. She should say it means nothing, she should tell him to leave her be and she wants that; only she wants him to stay, too. Wants to have this conversation in person and not like this. ]

You should have kept away from me when I told you to. It would have made things less complex.

[He loses the nervousness as incredulity sweeps through him.]

You're the one who sought me out at the hospital.

[ there is annoyance on her face, mainly because he's right and she hates that he is. ]

And you speak to me now.

[ guys how old are you. ]

[He gives her an exasperated look.]

Only because this isn't something we should just...pretend didn't happen. [Suddenly, he frowns.] We can do that, if that's what you prefer.

[He still has no idea what even made her do that in the first place.]

[ it's not a 'something' Merlin. ugh. Have a very wry look back. ]

I am not one to pretend. Not anymore.

[ look, she admits, she had her days but those have passed ok. It's so series 3. ]

Then...where does that leave us?

[That's what he wants to know. If he was confused before yesterday, he's even moreso now.]

I'm not really sure what you want from me anymore, Morgana.

[ and Morgana doesn't know either. In her memories, she always knows, knows what her goal is and how to get there. But this - this is unfamiliar and uninvited and she doesn't know what she wants at all. Her face remains sealed, though there is uncertainty there along the edges. ]

--- And I suppose you know your own path and wants very clearly?