Merlin had canted his head curiously when he spotted the magic the man was using, or trying to use. He had been busy then, but hours later, he ran into the man again and grinned as he fell into pace with him. Merlin had a vested interest in new people, and in magic, as well, and he loved learning about both.

So he walked along next to the man, waiting to see his reaction.

Merlin wore a simple robe, one of dark blue, with dark boots on, and a belt around his middle. From the belt hung various pouches and bags, each holding something or other, all looking alike and like they were empty.