VIDEO ⚔️ NPC: Arthur Pendragon

[avalonmods]

As promised.

Arthur Pendragon, ask me anything. AMA, as it's called.

[ MOD NOTE: Arthur will reply to questions as best as he can with a couple responses per person. He has a lot to continue catching up on and learning himself so he can't continue conversations with everyone at leisure, but he wants to let everyone get to know him. New responses will be cut off after the 29th. ]

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Video | UN: hijikata

[mayoninofukucho]

You've got a lot on your plate, so I'll keep it brief: you've got a whole bunch of damn capable people here. We'll sort this mess out.

[How's that for some positivity?]

I think you should install mayonnaise dispensers around the place to keep the spirits high.

[Because this definitely is a priority for everyone.]

[avalonmods]

I'm still learning the lay of the land so I'm afraid I don't understand. Explain this mayonnaise to me.

[ He's never even heard of it. Merlin hasn't bothered to explain that one. ]

[mayoninofukucho]

[They've really been letting the king of the land live in such utmost deprivation?!]

Look, I know this is England and you guys have your brown sauce and whatnot, but you haven't really lived unless you've eaten your meals with mayonnaise. Do you accept packages? I'll send you some.

[As if Arthur couldn't send an errand boy or even head to the store himself... but hey, who knows, maybe he's cloistered up in his castle like the emperor back home with strict security outside of tournaments.]

Or else wait until I'm a knight, then I'll bring some to the knight meetings.

[That's a thing, right? Also never mind that he didn't answer the question.]

[avalonmods]

[ Clearly! And poor Arthur was unaware of this! Scandalous! ]

I'm afraid I'm from a little before the time of England. It appears I have a good many condiments to introduce myself to.

[ King Arthur is from the late 5th, early 6th century. England wasn't named until 10th. Brown sauce not until the 19th. What a wild ride this conversation is.. at least Merlin's informed him about England, so he's not completely lost. ]

You seek to become a knight? I look forward to seeing you join our ranks at the round table should you pass your trials, Mr. Hijikata. We can all try this mayonnaise you speak of together.

[ He will.. have to ask Merlin what's become of his table. He still intends on using it. ]

[mayoninofukucho]

Right. Sorry, it gets confusing with all the different eras. Well, I don't have to tell you that.

[Poor Arthur has more to catch up on that most, so Hijikata is happy to cut him some slack, all the more since he's clearly clueless about some things himself. The encouragement that follows makes him a little happy, though he keeps a neutral expression.]

Thanks. I'm a swordsman, so I may as well do my part.

[He'd lose his mind if he just did nothing all day, and questing keep him in a good fighting shape. As for Arthur's round table, though... it may need to be expanded, looking at the many eager-to-help heroes that are assembling here.]

One last thing: do you have your former knights with you? Or is it only you, Merlin and Morganna who came from your era?

[avalonmods]

[ He gives him a smile and is about to thank him for doing his part, but then he asks another question. ]

There are a few others, but it would not appear any of my knights survived the passage of time.

[ It's a vague answer, but honestly, it's a lot for Arthur-- his friends and family are gone, after all, and it's only been a couple months of knowing that. He would really prefer not to make a discussion of this with a stranger. ]

[mayoninofukucho]

[That is a lot to take in. Hijikata doesn't plan on prodding him any more, and while his expression initially turns more solemn he musters what he hopes will be read as an encouraging smile.]

I'm sure you'll get to see them again when this is all over. We strangers can't replace them in the meantime, but we'll have your back.

[He really should be more cautious than to pledge his allegiance to a leader he barely knows, regardless of how clearly Arthur holds sovereignity here, but speaking with him face to face has given him a better impression of him, and he comes across as a sincere person. What's more, Hijikata would also want his own leader to be looked after by others if he got scrambled up in a time warp. (Besides the prospect of being able to hold a mayonnaise banquet at the round table is really, really tempting.)]

[avalonmods]

I appreciate it, as does the kingdom of New Camelot.

[ It still sounds strange in his mouth to say "New" in front of it, but it is true. He offers a smile. ]

When I see you again, I hope it is your knighting ceremony.

[mayoninofukucho]

Thank you, Your Majesty.

[Oh wow, look at that!! He had manners stowed away somewhere! Much as the Shinsengumi dislike being called the dogs of the shogunate, some encouragement and praise goes a long way with them...]

I'll be working towards it.

[Not that he wants the title that badly, but having a place to belong to again would really put him at ease... and if the knights have a fixed salary that'll mean more mayonnaise on his plate and more tobacco in his lungs.]