Merlin could sense that Anakin was pain, it was as if he felt it himself. And in a way, he was feeling his own from the intensity of the spell. He would not be trying a spell like that for some time, he would need to replenish himself first. He leaned over, hands on his knees as he took in a few deep breaths. He was sweating like he had run a marathon. For being one of if not the most powerful warlocks in all of the world and in this time, he sure was out of practice for tough magic like this. The last time heโd used a spell so strong was when he had wiped away his own memory, those spells were not for the faint of heart and Merlin had certainly toughened up over the years, but it seemed he needed some practice still.
Looking over, he flinched a little, surprised by the outburst but also not. Anakin was coming back into his power, he sensed that now too. Merlinโs eyes flickered gold once more, though he shouldnโt and the glass repaired itself as it put itself back in place on the window. Less for Anakin to worry about, he thought, as he knew this was a rental place. And not a good one either. Maybe he could invite the man to stay at one of his places, he could give him free reign of the cabin. Merlin had not been there in some time, being around and waiting around the lake so much made him depressed and he was trying to be better than that.
โItโs a weird feeling, not much to do about it until it calms down, unfortunately. Youโll gain back your senses. Of your current life and of your past one, it just takes time.โ Merlin felt like he had a million lifetimes in his head, he still didnโt know how he was meant to go on. But maybe, being here with Anakin now, he had hope. He didnโt have to be alone after all. And he had magic too, which was rare in itself these days. Shaking his head, Merlin sits up again, leaning back against the couch instead to be a bit more comfortable. He wondered if Anakin was still in much pain, but he does catch him looking at him and he flushes a little in response. It has been some time since someone has looked at him like that.
Hearing the upstairs neighbors getting loud again, probably due to the crash from the window, he said, โIf you want, you can come stay at my place. Iโm not too far from here, actually, but Iโve also got a cabin by the Lake of Avalon I donโt use much anymore. If you want somewhere a little more โฆ quiet, that is. The lake would be perfect for that.โ And chances are, Anakin could do with that. His own flat was not as noisy as this, then again they had stronger walls and more expensive clients living in them, so people were generally a little more respectful to others there.
Clutching his head, he just tried to breathe through the pain. The flood of old memories of the past were overwhelming. He felt everything. His first kiss from someone that looked pretty close to his ex, Padme, the first time he realized his sexuality and his powers... the knighting ceremony. Uther had been similar to his father. Ruthless, but at least he didnโt try to kill his only son. Just like the Palpatine in this era tried to do to him before a wave of luck hit him and hisย โfatherโ was gunned down in front of him. When the window broke, he jumped out of his skin. He wasnโt expecting that. Groaning from all his powers being freed, he just sat there with his hands on the back of his head.ย
Hearing a sound, he did lift his head in time to see the window piece itself back together. Slumping back against the couch, he sunk in and swallowed hard. His neighbors above were in a brawl of some sorts. The couple often did this most nights, and the police showed up almost every night. Glancing around but not moving, the place was in disrepair. At the time, it was all he could afford. He had just gotten into the mercenary business. Now money came in and he could afford some place new. He guessed he grew comfortable there. Skywalker was not one to move a lot. Doing plenty of that in his childhood, he decided to stay put and deal with it.ย
Nodding, his eyes trailed back to the other warlock. Gods why was he handsome? He looked similar to his days in Camelot, save for a few differences.ย โWell, it fucking sucks to know I died by Mordredโs hands. Figures. Thank you for trying to comfort me while I was dying.โ He never did tell him how he felt then, now he barely knew the other. Merlin showed him a kindness most people did not give him and that alone meant the world to him. Having to wrap his head around the fact, he was immortal too was daunting. How did he do it all these years. He wandered why he stopped aging when he hit twenty-one. Anakin didnโt even have a wrinkle on his face and did not look his age of thirty. Before he chalked it up to having good genes. Having Druid blood made sense.
Another crash from upstairs had him looking up and then rolling his eyes. It was amazing they were not evicted because of the noise alone.ย โLoudness doesnโt bug me. Itโs being alone all the time when Iโm notย โworkingโ.โ He made the quotes with his fingers. What would he think if he knew he took people out for a living? Probably would not be too thrilled. It was dangerous, but it was good money and it was all he knew. Knowing if he lived with him, he would have to tell him. His gun was lying on the coffee table with the safety on. It had flames on the side of it and was a pretty penny, and he loved them.ย
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