"So, how's it coming? I trust the infant version of Blinkous is just as insufferable?" Merlin sipped a frothing green drink and watched baby Blinky play hide and seek in the library with Toby, Claire, and Aargh. All of them were laughing wildly, but Merlin's gaze was full of disdain. Jim rolled his eyes at Merlin's bad attitude but then turned his attention back to Blinky, who had climbed onto a table.

The little troll squeaked excitedly and, before anyone could stop him, launched himself off the table directly into a bookshelf. Blinky slid to the floor and sat silent for a half second before giggling and jumping onto Aargh's back. "Tag! Tag! Tag!" He screamed before scuttling away- right into Merlin's legs.

"Oof! Watch yourself midget!" Merlin kicked at Blinky, making him run backwards into Aargh's hands, howling. Aargh glared at the old wizard with enough force to melt a better man's courage to nothing. Jim snorted angrily and bent down to also comfort Blinky, keeping an angry eye on Merlin.

Claire shook her head. "Why do you always have to be such a jerk? He's literally a baby- because of you I might add- and the least you could do is show some kindness. Seriously, who yells at babies?" Merlin crossed his arms and looked away, huffing with irritation. "It's not my fault that he's insufferable. I should have simply blasted him when I had the chance."

Jim's sword was suddenly leveled at Merlin's throat. "Say that again, I dare you." Merlin paled and raised his hands in surrender, and Jim's sword slowly lowered. "No need to be so upset, it was only a jest." The trollhunter's eyebrows shot up but he walked away, determined not to let Merlin get to him so easily. "Leave us. We have a friend to care for, and don't you have a heartstone to heal?" Merlin nodded, eyes angry but downcast, and made a swift retreat.

*short I know, but more to come soon. Thanks for reading :)*