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Roof, Tuesday Afternoon

It was raining food. There was something terribly wrong about this, but Merlin hadn't quite been able stop himself from the childish urge to pick one of the bits up to pop in his mouth.

So that may be why he was outside with a bowl.

Cleaner that way, right?

[[Open roof is open!]]

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"Asking questions is the right of anyone," Leto replied. "As I said, I will not force you to answer. That would be my right only over my subjects." He turned his head to look at Merlin.

"Not about this."

"You haven't answered," Leto pointed out. "I find that more interesting, and telling."

"Do I question you on the things I discuss with your sister?" Merlin asked, arms crossed over his chest in a way that might have been attempting to be intimidating.

"I would answer if you did," Leto replied. He didn't expect Ghanima to tell Merlin anything he wouldn't admit to, and frankly, he didn't have secrets to hide like he expected Merlin had.

"We'll see about that then."

"Oh? Anything you're planning to ask me?" Leto smiled.

Merlin opened his mouth as if to say something and--shook his head, turning away again. "You ought to be more mindful about who you do this sort of thing to."

"And why, Merlin? You're being quite vague," Leto snapped, suddenly letting irritation show.

Which Merlin counted as a win even if this was all going utterly pear shaped.

"Because you don't know what I can do."

"No, I don't," Leto replied patiently. "So I ask. You don't know what I can do, and I will answer if you have specific questions."

"I know about your voice. And how the spice affects you," Merlin replied. "I have nothing to fear from you."

At least, nothing Leto could do to HIM.

"If you have nothing to fear from that, then you have either bad judgement or more powers than you show," Leto said. He turned around slowly, then with a sudden fast movement he was standing right in front of Merlin.

Merlin's eyes widened at the speed, but he didn't back down. Both hands remained balled into fists as he lifted his chin in a way that was certainly not servile.

"I would not do that again if I were you," He said in a low tone.

"And why not?" Leto smiled at him. He knew it was a risk, but he suspected Merlin would not try to kill him. Raising his arm, he spun it around, fast as before, and ended up to the right of Merlin without even touching him.

Eyes flashing gold, Merlin pushed to force him back. He brought up one hand, fingers outstretched to focus his power on Leto.

There was no way he could resist that force and Leto stumbled backwards.

That was the goal achieved. He looked at Merlin. "Is that the best you can do? Is that why I should fear you?"

"You have no idea," Merlin said tightly. "Now will you leave me alone?"

"You just answered my question," Leto said. "I might want to ask more questions, but not necessarily today."

"I won't walk away when you do," Merlin said, forcing both hands down at his sides and turning away.

"No?" Leto crossed his arms.

"No." He, of course, neglected to mention he'd managed to kill most people who threatened him, his family or Arthur.

...usually from sheer dumb luck.

Leto might underestimate Merlin a little, but he also expected to be able to do some research before asking more questions.

"Good," Leto said cheerfully.

"Good afternoon, Lord Leto" Merlin said, bowing stiffly before stalking to the exit.

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