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[streetprince]

At some point there will be something pretty here.

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[murdocksboy]

[ It was a risk, calling attention to himself by offering his sword in service to the king. The whispers of magic are untrue, although Matt has no better explanation to offer. If it is wizardry, then it's of a kind that he has no control over, but not everyone finds the distinction comforting.

The fact that Arthur accepted him and his abilities without question solidified Matt's loyalty forever.

Even if that loyalty is occasionally tested by wild schemes that require him to be soaking wet and miserable. ]

No more than to say I've heard them spoken of, sire. Am I to make the assumption that these Darklands are where we're currently headed?

[streetprince]

I couldn't tell you much either, other than to warn you that we are about to get a hiding whether we like it or not. Everything in there wants to kill you, and could do it too. Even the rats.

[ He had hoped that he would never have to go there again, but not even kings always get what they want. ]

[murdocksboy]

Which is why your most logical choice of companions would be a blind one, of course.

[ Matt has no doubts about his ability to fight whatever crosses their path, but he does wonder a little at his lord's reasoning for picking him of all the knights he as at his call. Hopefully it isn't because he believes the wild tales about magic, because he will be sorely disappointed. Albeit briefly, if the point is to rely on some esoteric power Matt doesn't actually possess. ]

What is it exactly that we're searching for?

[streetprince]

If you can't see how fucked up everything in there is, maybe you'll wet yourself less.

[ Said teasingly, though the playfulness isn't quite all the way there in his tone of voice. The Darklands chewed him up and spat him back out again, this is not going to be a good time.

He trusts Matt though, and sometimes he discovers things that a man relying too much on his sight would miss. That is why he was chosen.

Plus, he's good company. ]

And I am given to understand that this is a rescue mission. The mages have asked for my assistance in finding Merlin.