[ He missed him. A lot. He probably shouldn't so soon but absence did make the heart grow fonder. Texts were a decent bandage but couldn't substitute for the real thing. The short time distant had been better. Steve had definitely decided he knew he liked Merlin and wanted to be with him. He was still working on the rest.
Now. To be on his way to wish Merlin good luck. He's still in the neighbourhood and it doesn't take long to get to him at all. ]
[It's almost a term of endearment, really, calling him that. He waits for him, and tries to calm his building anxiety by focusing on the pile of paperwork on his desk. It wouldn't do for Steve to see that he's nervous about the upcoming mission.]
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[ He missed him. A lot. He probably shouldn't so soon but absence did make the heart grow fonder. Texts were a decent bandage but couldn't substitute for the real thing. The short time distant had been better. Steve had definitely decided he knew he liked Merlin and wanted to be with him. He was still working on the rest.
Now. To be on his way to wish Merlin good luck. He's still in the neighbourhood and it doesn't take long to get to him at all. ]
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[It's almost a term of endearment, really, calling him that. He waits for him, and tries to calm his building anxiety by focusing on the pile of paperwork on his desk. It wouldn't do for Steve to see that he's nervous about the upcoming mission.]