Merlin nodded to her. "I would never harm thee, if such is what sets it off, save in the defense of innocents." He smiled lopsidedly, but his eyes were serious.

He listened to their exchange, taking that all in, and nodding. Curious. Matriarchal, but not completely autonomous. Hmmm.

"Ah, then muchly like myself, in someways. My father gave me the sight of what was, and humanity gave me the sight of what is and what is not, and Jehovah, well, he gave the sight of what should and what might be, and what must never be." He bowed to her. "It seems we share some slight things, milady."

He settled back. "What or where do you rule, if I may ask?"