EPISODE 72
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[ sound of a quill on parchment ]
LAMORAK :
Ag…
A…glo…
AGLOVALE :
…!
Lamorak?
GAWAIN :
Ah…
How I look forward to going home and celebrating this incredible turn of events!
Beer doesn’t taste the same without Kay’s snarky remarks
or Dinadan’s gossip.
Fortunately, your lovely face is a balm to my heart in the meantime, my dear Palamedes. <3
PALAMEDES :
( Stop it. )
How are you feeling, Percival?
PERCIVAL :
I’m fine…
…I think?
PALAMEDES :
You…you think?
PERCIVAL :
It just hurts right here.
PALAMEDES :
You did get hit pretty badly, yes. Please behave.
MORDRED :
Good thing you reacted so quickly, Percival.
Without you, the monster would’ve gotten back on its feet…I think.
PERCIVAL :
But it was all thanks to you!
How did you know what to do, actually?
MORDRED :
I saw something similar on the monster Lionel became.
When I tried to take the weapon thrust through him,
it was the only time I saw him falter.
GAWAIN :
So those golden weapons are their weak spot…? Interesting.
We’ll have to tell everyone about it, in case other creatures like these appear.
In any case…
You did a great job. <3
You went above and beyond my expectations. It’s thanks to you two
that we won this fight.
MORDRED :
Would you call it a successful quest from two squires, then, dear sister?
GAWAIN :
Of course!
MORDRED :
So…
Should I expect you to put in a good word with Arthur?
GAWAIN :
Hm? Why?
MORDRED :
Because he…
…means to knight me?
GAWAIN :
Excuse me?
MORDRED :
He…Didn’t he tell you anything? I thought you knew⎯
GAWAIN :
He told you this?
That he meant to knight you?
Were those his exact words?
MORDRED :
Yes!
GAWAIN :
Why are you lying, Mordred?
MORDRED :
Wh…what?
GAWAIN :
Do you want us to have an unpleasant conversation in public so badly, Mordred?
MORDRED :
Of course not!
I thought you were in on it, else…
Why…
Why would you ask me to accompany you on a quest now when you’ve never done so before?!
It couldn’t have come out of nowhere!
GAWAIN :
…
I…
I wanted to…
…
This…
…is unfortunate.
PALAMEDES :
Gawain, I don’t see why⎯
GAWAIN :
Don’t stick your nose into this, Palamedes.
You don’t know anything.
This is none of your business.
Arthur and I will have to talk.
He shouldn’t…
It’s not his place to promise you anything…
Don’t count too much on being knighted when we return.
It’s my decision to make.
I have nothing else to say.
MORDRED :
…
PERCIVAL :
…Why?
MORDRED :
Percival⎯
PERCIVAL :
You seemed so kind…
I don’t understand. Do you not have an explanation for him?
Mordred was so happy to finally come with you, but you⎯
MORDRED :
Stop it, Percival.
I don’t need your pity.
PERCIVAL :
No, I⎯
GAWAIN :
Very well.
I’ll be very clear, and only say this once.
I owe you nothing, Welshman. Neither explanations, nor kindness.
And given the harrassment your brothers have put me through all these years,
I consider myself plenty patient enough on the daily not to put up with your admonishing.
So stay out of business that isn’t yours, or else…
I have ways of making you regret your hostility.
PERCIVAL :
…
GAWAIN :
I need some fresh air.
Don’t dawdle too much before going to bed.
We’re leaving tomorrow at dawn.
[ cut to tintagel let’s GOO ]
TRISTAN :
♫ Tell her to find me an acre of land
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Between the salt water and the sea strands
Then she'll be a true love of mine ♫
ISEULT :
Well, well. Who could this ballad possibly be for?
What a lucky soul, to receive such pretty words…
…when you refuse to drink the concoctions she spends so much time brewing for you.
You should wear your sling, too.
You’re incorrigible, Tristan.
TRISTAN :
I don’t need it, I swear…
Besides,
you’ve already given me the best remedy I could possibly ask for.
ISEULT :
( Aww. ) This remedy won’t help the pain that keeps you from sleeping at night.
TRISTAN :
Well, I know what would help me sleep at night.
ISEULT :
Do you, now?
TRISTAN :
I do.
I’ll have you know, it could cure me of more than just pain⎯
MARK :
Ahem.
ISEULT :
M-Mark… I thought you were in the stables…
MARK :
I was just there.
I’m on the way to my office. I have to approve the accommodations
we are to offer Arthur on his visit.
…You do remember that, don’t you, Tristan?
TRISTAN :
Arthur’s visit?
Yes, of course.
MARK :
I’m telling you this because the last storm damaged the south wing, which is where I meant to host him.
You’ll need to turn over your rooms to him. ( That said, he probably won’t be coming on his own. )
You’ll sleep in my quarters. I’ll have a makeshift bed prepared for you for a handful of nights.
It’ll be more proper than…
…shall we say, an arrangement the two of you might find more self-evident.
[ caption : shame. ]
Speaking of which, I’ll be counting on your decency.
Arthur wished to keep this meeting as simple as possible, which is most convenient for me.
Just a few days, and he’ll be gone again.
But I’m counting on you not to let your connection to the Round Table stand in the way of our talks, Tristan.
This is a matter of utmost importance.
TRISTAN :
Naturally, uncle.
MARK :
Perfect.
Do carry on with…
…whatever you were doing.
I’ll see you both at dinner.
TRISTAN :
I’m looking forward to seeing Arthur again soon. Aren’t you?
…
…Iseult?
ISEULT :
…Mark isn’t his usual self.
He’s been like this for a few days, actually.
I’m worried about him.
TRISTAN :
…It isn’t that strange. His bitter mood will pass in a few days, as it always does.
…Nothing to worry over, right?
ISEULT :
Perhaps not, but…
I have a bad feeling about this, Tristan.
ROUND TABLE TRIVIA
When a king comes to visit another, it is expected he’ll be greeted with pomp and circumstance.
Mark :
An expensive custom, and a vain one at that.
Opulent feasts, bards, shows…
To receive a king in a more intimate setting tends to show a lack of means, precipitation…
…or dissent.
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