[Ah, now that they're both dangling their legs off the bed and lying next to each other, it really does feel like how he used to hang out with his friends back home. Just bros being bros, on the same bed. He laughs at first as Hanna goes on, turning his head towards the kelpie and smirking as Hanna pretty much says everything he wants to hear. Everyone else DOES have a problem, don't they? It's not Merlin who is wrong, he's just an innocent guy trying to learn and make connections. How could he be messed up when THEY'RE the ones attacking HIM?
But as Hanna goes on, Merlin's smirk weakens and his glowing golden eyes...soften. The way Hanna talks about him in such a positive manner brings a strangely familiar, comforting feeling that...rattles him almost.
But not in a bad way...
No, this reassurance that he's fun and worthy of friendship hits waaaay too close to how Snow used to talk to him, constantly reassuring him that he was great whenever he talked down on himself. The way Hanna confidently lifts him up instead of just patronizing him or his feelings, it's...exactly what he needs to hear.
So he nods.]
Yeah, yeah you're right. No, you're absolutely right. You won't believe how many of my friendships here started with some sort of fiasco, only for them to warm up to me and my incredible charm.
[Alright...he can still tone the ego down a little.]
I just...neeeeed to accept that I won't automatically be adored no matter what I do. I'm just grateful you were able to see me for who I really am immediately and didn't, like...hassle me or anything. Even while you were terrifying me with monster vibes, you were still oddly supportive.
[If Merlin were less self-aware, Hanna might have been put off by this incredible charm a while ago, but since he's more than sure that it's legit, he can't even be mad that he is incredibly charming.]
I'ma be honest-- [He turns his head to face the nymph, looking serious despite the somewhat mischievous twinkle in his eye.] I think they're just jealous. Now-- don't say that to anybody, duh, but it would explain why they're so quick to jump on you. They only wish they could be a charming, princely wizard. ...Wizardly prince?
Anyway-- I like that you're you. I-- I really appreciate how you're 100% Merlin and you're not afraid to be exactly who you are. A lotta people... don't really like themselves! So of course they're gonna be intimidated when they meet someone like you.
[Hanna doesn't quite like himself all the time either, but at least he recognizes it.]
Which, y'know, was why I was throwing around those vibes! You're kinda like Maya, Unapologetically You, which was why I thought maybe you'd be a mermaid. Buuut I guess I got carried away, cos... you're really funny when you get all puffed up and stuff. It's cute! Super cute, but like... not worth getting you upset like before, y'know? So... I'll tone down the teasing. Promise.
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But as Hanna goes on, Merlin's smirk weakens and his glowing golden eyes...soften. The way Hanna talks about him in such a positive manner brings a strangely familiar, comforting feeling that...rattles him almost.
But not in a bad way...
No, this reassurance that he's fun and worthy of friendship hits waaaay too close to how Snow used to talk to him, constantly reassuring him that he was great whenever he talked down on himself. The way Hanna confidently lifts him up instead of just patronizing him or his feelings, it's...exactly what he needs to hear.
So he nods.]
Yeah, yeah you're right. No, you're absolutely right. You won't believe how many of my friendships here started with some sort of fiasco, only for them to warm up to me and my incredible charm.
[Alright...he can still tone the ego down a little.]
I just...neeeeed to accept that I won't automatically be adored no matter what I do. I'm just grateful you were able to see me for who I really am immediately and didn't, like...hassle me or anything. Even while you were terrifying me with monster vibes, you were still oddly supportive.
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I'ma be honest-- [He turns his head to face the nymph, looking serious despite the somewhat mischievous twinkle in his eye.] I think they're just jealous. Now-- don't say that to anybody, duh, but it would explain why they're so quick to jump on you. They only wish they could be a charming, princely wizard. ...Wizardly prince?
Anyway-- I like that you're you. I-- I really appreciate how you're 100% Merlin and you're not afraid to be exactly who you are. A lotta people... don't really like themselves! So of course they're gonna be intimidated when they meet someone like you.
[Hanna doesn't quite like himself all the time either, but at least he recognizes it.]
Which, y'know, was why I was throwing around those vibes! You're kinda like Maya, Unapologetically You, which was why I thought maybe you'd be a mermaid. Buuut I guess I got carried away, cos... you're really funny when you get all puffed up and stuff. It's cute! Super cute, but like... not worth getting you upset like before, y'know? So... I'll tone down the teasing. Promise.