Text to Mudball (aka Meredith)

[Tristian]

I know. I'm sorry he hurt you. talk to him. Tris.

[Meredith Emrys-Pendragon]

You know? Funny, I thought it wasn't worth telling anyone about. Why would I talk to him?

[Tristian]

Because things aren't always what they appear to be. You're smarter than that, think it through.

[Meredith Emrys-Pendragon]

Tris, I don't know what he's told you about what happened, but I don't know why he'd say such horrible things if he didn't mean them.

[Tristian]

Because he's messed up. Because it's him. Come on, you know him, you know him almost as well as I do. Why do you think he did what he did? Think like Merlin, not dad.

[Meredith Emrys-Pendragon]

You didn't hear him Tristian. He was so awful.

[Tristian]

He's always been awful, that's not new. You saw past it once before, because you know what I know, that it's just a front. I know how he must have made you feel and that's not ok. But would you really be you if you didn't at least give him the chance to explain himself? or rather, force him too? don't do a dad and walk away from this, because that never solves anything.

[Tristian]

For the record, I'm not saying you should forgive him right away, I just think you should listen to what he has to say. Then decide if you want to forgive him or not.

[Meredith Emrys-Pendragon]

Why should I make the effort after what he did? If he wants to explain himself he's welcome to try, but it's not my job to go seeking him out. He's not exactly acting like he wants to make amends.

[Tristian]

Well he wouldn't would he, it's Mordred. Woe betide anyone thinks he actually cares about something. But you know and I know he does. Look, you saw something in him, and yes it ended in tears, but isn't that something worth challenging rather than walking away from it? You're so good at fighting, why back down this time?

[Meredith Emrys-Pendragon]

Tristian I know he's your friend and you want to think the best of him but I don't know what you want me to fight for. I thought I would be different, he corrected me on that very quickly. I was an idiot for thinking it in the first place. Between my stupidity and his cruelty I just can't face him right now.

[Tristian]

You are the exception. Trust me. You are. And you would be more of an idiot for walking away from this.

[Meredith Emrys-Pendragon]

I do trust you. Him, I'm not so sure.
I'll think about it.

[Tristian]

Please do. Please give him a chance to at least explain himself. I am here if you need anything.