[it's a nice turnabout, if Merlin was to say anything, for he has no puffed up pride to offend. most of the night, he's been the one making that sort of move, and he was on the verge of doing so again. but being so preempted, there's only one real response -
to reach out and place his hand in Nier's, accepting the invitation.]
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to reach out and place his hand in Nier's, accepting the invitation.]
With great pleasure.
[as if he could pass this chance up.]