Merek can't help but frown. What a terrible thing to do in the presence of someone who outranks him and has the right to tell him no. "There is no King of Briton but Arthur, my Lord, and that you spurn him to continue your quest when you are called to return home speaks not of the great love you profess to have for him." Perhaps it's unwise to call Galahad out on this, but Merek honestly wonders if Galahad can hear himself speaking. The younger knight seems so far away, so distant from everything happening around him.
Setting aside his saddlebag and his untouched apple, Merek spreads his hands out in front of him with his palms toward the heavens. Since a heartfelt confession didn't seem to move Galahad, Merek decides to switch tactics. A little guile seems the best course of action. "I understand that you were called to a higher purpose by God, but you have been searching for so long. Perhaps what you seek is not yet found as this was only God's way of testing your resolve."
...all right, that was downright rude and Merek knows it. With a sigh, he continues, "I mean no offense, my Lord, and I cannot know the will of God, but there is no shame in returning home to his Majesty for a time before continuing your journey. Rest, relax your weary bones for a while, and when you have fully recovered, return to the quest you are on now. It will appease your King and will only delay you for a short while." He offers a small smile to Galahad, hoping he's soothed over whatever hurt he may have caused with his thoughtless words. And that they are enough to convince the would-be Prince to return with him to Camelot without strife.
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Setting aside his saddlebag and his untouched apple, Merek spreads his hands out in front of him with his palms toward the heavens. Since a heartfelt confession didn't seem to move Galahad, Merek decides to switch tactics. A little guile seems the best course of action. "I understand that you were called to a higher purpose by God, but you have been searching for so long. Perhaps what you seek is not yet found as this was only God's way of testing your resolve."
...all right, that was downright rude and Merek knows it. With a sigh, he continues, "I mean no offense, my Lord, and I cannot know the will of God, but there is no shame in returning home to his Majesty for a time before continuing your journey. Rest, relax your weary bones for a while, and when you have fully recovered, return to the quest you are on now. It will appease your King and will only delay you for a short while." He offers a small smile to Galahad, hoping he's soothed over whatever hurt he may have caused with his thoughtless words. And that they are enough to convince the would-be Prince to return with him to Camelot without strife.