[Comprehensive British and American] How agents solve the single problem

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Merlin felt that it couldn't go on like this.

There is no doubt that Phoebe does not obey orders.Merlin has said many times that she can't do it, and she only gave in symbolically.

Cats have always gone their own way, just like now, if they are not allowed to share the same bed, they can always lie on the side of the bed.

But now Phoebe is not a cat.It will take a bit of strategy to get her to understand that.

So Merlin patted Phoebe on the shoulder lightly: "Phoebe?"

"Uh-huh!"

Phoebe woke up soon, she raised her head sleepily, her gray eyes still hadn't found focus: "Merlin?"

As she spoke, the girl stretched her arms and back, and couldn't help whimpering. She was sore all night long in this position.

Merlin: "Come on."

Phoebe paused, and her sleepy eyes lit up suddenly.

She threw off her shoes without any hesitation, climbed onto the bed, squeezed to Merlin's side, and threw herself into the man's arms without thinking.

After one night, the smell on Merlin's body disappeared again. Phoebe snorted dissatisfiedly, then raised her head and rubbed her cheek and chin against Merlin's. She didn't stop until Phoebe's own scent.

But this time, Merlin didn't stop her.

"Phoebe," he let Phoebe complete the act of advocating belonging, and then said, "Can you tell me why you must sleep with me?"

Phoebe blinked, "Relax."

Merlin was stunned: "Anxin?"

"Ah."

With her hands resting on Merlin's broad back, Phoebe couldn't help but bury her face in the man's chest - something she loved to do when she was a white cat, either by curling up on Merlin's shoulders or lying on his stomach. chest.

"The smell of the sun."

Phoebe mumbled, rubbing her cheek against Merlin's pajamas.

Merlin:?

Humans can't smell many scents, and Phoebe figured it out early on.Merlin couldn't find the marks she had left all over the room, and was always on her couch, and it took Phoebe a while to get used to living with him.

Merlin didn't know either, but he had a dry, sun-washed fabric smell, which Phoebe liked.

"Sleep well," she said, "don't worry."

"..."

With the way Phoebe expresses now, it is still a bit difficult to understand all of her thoughts.

But Merlin was Merlin after all, he could guess from Phoebe's short words: cats are not a completely domesticated animal, even at home they will keep vigilance.

When she said that, it meant that by her side, Phoebe could completely let go of her guard, not worry about anything, and sleep comfortably.

To be honest, Merlin was a little moved when Phoebe confessed.

After all, not every pet can communicate with its owner in English, can it, especially cats.Phoebe is usually clingy, but when she ignores people, she still ignores them. It turns out that in her heart, Merlin has such a high status, and he is really flattered.

It's just that being a person is far more complicated than being a cat.

"Phoebe," Merlin said carefully, "if the wizard finds a solution... fine."

He reached out, and his broad palm landed on the back of Phoebe's neck, holding down the girl who was still rubbing back and forth.The man's skin touched her soft skin, and Phoebe whimpered comfortably, pillowed on Merlin's shoulder, and obediently did not move.

"What?" She looked up at Merlin.

"If the wizard finds a solution," he said, "would you rather remain human, or change back?"

"Oh."

Phoebe's eyes flashed, revealing a conflicted look.

She hesitated for a moment: "I want to."

Merlin laughed: "Too greedy, girl."

But it's not surprising, sometimes Merlin is quite envious of the white cat's life, eating, drinking, playing, and being taken care of by others, even the queen's life is not as happy and leisurely as Phoebe's.

"Be nice," muttered Phoebe, "but no sleep and no hugs."

Sleeping probably means sleeping with Merlin.

Merlin: "You know why, Phoebe?"

Phoebe: "Huh?"

Merlin sat up.He got up, and Phoebe followed, dazedly, out of bed.It wasn't until now that Merlin noticed that she had been lying on the bedside all night, and there was still a faint red mark on her fair cheeks.

It was really cute, before Merlin could speak, he almost laughed again.

He cleared his throat and suppressed a smile.

"The reason is that it is difficult for humans to earn the respect of their peers."

Phoebe didn't quite understand Merlin's words, of course not, the white cat never had to think about such issues.

And now, Merlin had to teach her to think.

This is definitely not as simple as Eggsy saying "isn't this better".It is only natural to regard Phoebe as the lover who came from the wishing meteor - she is beautiful, friendly, and extremely clingy. She is definitely the perfect template for the fantasies of the IT department gang.

Even Merlin had to admit that Phoebe was really cute.

But if he really had any crooked thoughts about Phoebe, he would be very inhuman.

Merlin is the only one in White Cat's life, so Phoebe is left with Merlin and right with Merlin all day long.She has no independent thoughts and consciousness as a human being at all. Merlin considers himself a gentleman, and he really can't continue to treat a young girl as a pet, or as a "pet lover".

Regardless of why Phoebe became human, she had to be aware of it if she chose to be human.

"You have to be a complete person, an independent girl," Merlin continued, "behave well, speak well, have your own social circle, and have a skill. Rely on others, including me, and other human beings will not treat you as independent." People watch."

Phoebe blinked.

She seemed to understand a little bit: "Like a stray cat?"

Merlin: "There are some differences, but if you can understand it better, you can understand it this way."

Phoebe: "That's it."

I don't know how much she understands.Phoebe sat next to Merlin, seemingly thinking.

After a long time, she suddenly said, "Isn't it human?"

Merlin immediately understood what she meant.

He also saw some tentativeness on Phoebe's face, and Merlin patted Phoebe's shoulder reassuringly, and replied earnestly: "I fully respect your decision, Phoebe."

Phoebe nodded.

Judging by her expression, the girl seemed to understand Merlin's words.

"Okay," Phoebe returned, "so when do we have the baby?"

"..."

"Merlin?"

Merlin didn't follow Phoebe's train of thought for a moment: "What?"

Phoebe replied, as a matter of course: "Stray cats are always having babies."

Merlin: "..."

This is why stray cats on the street will be caught and neutered by community volunteers!

Merlin almost admired Phoebe, she could always miss the point.

But it is also good to mention this matter, obviously this is an unavoidable problem.Merlin restrained his helpless expression, and said seriously: "First of all, Phoebe, if any male human invites you to... breed together, you cannot agree to them."

Perhaps Merlin's expression was too serious, Phoebe was a little frightened, she nodded subconsciously.

"Secondly, reproduction is a big deal for humans," he said, "not like cats."

"You can't do it with others," Phoebe said cautiously, "Where's Merlin?"

"Me too, remember what I told you, you and I are companions, not lovers?"

"Stray cats are companions too."

"I think this is the essential difference between cats and people."

She fell into a thoughtful silence.

The girl kneeling on the bed had long blond hair curled down to her shoulders, her slender and straight collarbone looming between her hair, she was wearing a white nightgown with the hem covering her thighs, against which her skin was as white as the cloth.

Merlin thought, probably not many men can refuse Phoebe's, um, "birth invitation".

"So," Phoebe whispered, her speech slowed down a lot, as if she was collating her thoughts into words, "Belle and the prince can have babies, but Elsa and Xuebao can't, because Belle and the prince are lovers, yes ?"

This may be the first time Phoebe has uttered such a long sentence, but thank goodness.

Merlin let out a long sigh of relief, it seems that this time Phoebe really understands, even though Xue Bao doesn't have that function at all.

"That's right," he replied.

"Then why aren't Merlin and I lovers?"

"Lovers are lovers."

"you do not like me?!"

Phoebe's eyes widened in shock, her face full of disbelief.

Those who don't know think that Merlin has done heinous things, maybe even more serious than that. In Phoebe's creed, there is no possibility that others don't like her.

Merlin couldn't laugh or cry: "I like you very much, but Harry also likes you very much, Eggsy and Roxy also like you very much, and so do the girls in the logistics department. If they are all considered lovers, then you have too many lovers, girl."

This confused Phoebe: "But, but..."

Merlin: "If you want to be a human being, you must first have an independent soul, and then think about these things."

Phoebe: "Ah."

After a long circle, Phoebe understood Merlin's intentions.

She is indeed a very smart girl. Although from a cat to a human, Phoebe's thinking gap is as wide as the Mariana Trench of ordinary people, but her brain turns quickly and she knows how to infer other things from one instance.

"So," said Phoebe, "learn from Harry."

"Yes."

Merlin felt relieved: "Besides, you sleep on your bed, you can't come here again."

She was still reluctant about this, Phoebe showed a embarrassed look, and reluctantly agreed: "Okay."

But what needs to be done must be done!

Phoebe grabbed Merlin's skirt and rubbed against the man's Adam's apple and collar unwillingly, leaving as much smell as she could.

As she did so, Merlin's tablet beside the bed lit up.

The two turned their heads in unison, and Merlin leaned over to see that it was Sirius Black's mail.

He said that the wizards had discussed it and that Phoebe could turn back into a cat.