Stealing a glance to Merlin, I gave him a slight nod. He returned it and said, "I will let you handle the.. Politics. I’m so glad that you were willing to lead. I know I certainly can’t!" The nonchalant attitude reminded me of the debates we had over who should lead the Avalon. He was quite persistent that it should be me. That I was royal blood and far more charismatic than him. 