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

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The bullet hit the witch's right shoulder - Merlin didn't intend to kill her, he just wanted to disarm her.

The slander caused Millie Saint to turn a corner at the end of her incantation, and the perfect Latin came to a screeching halt at the last moment, but the magic worked anyway, and the hesitation gave the others time to react.

Phoebe's reaction has always been quick, and even Eggsy, who is an agent, can't catch her, let alone a witch who is under attack.She dodged the attack for the first time, but Paddington beside her did not.

The spell sent the little bear flying, and Phoebe yelled in horror. She stopped, turned and ran to Paddington.

At this time, Roxy and Sirius Black had just returned.

The wizard and the agents quickly subdued the injured witch, and Merlin put down the gun: "Stop her bleeding!"

People can't die easily. Firstly, she didn't do any heinous things. Secondly...until now, Merlin still hasn't figured out her purpose.

If it is aimed at Paddington, it can also be said to be a family issue. What about Phoebe, what relationship does she have with this witch?

Phoebe's voice interrupted his thoughts: "Merlin!"

It wasn't just Merlin, her anxious voice attracted everyone's attention. She helped Paddington up from the ground, and the little bear couldn't stop screaming in pain, and lay tremblingly in Phoebe's arms and said, "I, Am I going to die?"

Merlin strode forward. He squatted down and quickly checked Paddington's condition. He didn't see any wounds.

However, he is not the real history of magic, Merlin just gave him a name.The logistics officer immediately looked at Sirius Black, who rushed over knowingly.

"It shouldn't be," Sirius was a little confused, "Paddington is under the restoration spell, so it should have no effect."

But Paddington's state is definitely not ineffective.

The little bear curled up in pain, apparently deeply tortured, which startled Phoebe, she hurriedly looked up at Merlin: "Merlin, what should I do, what should I do?"

Merlin: "...Calm down, Phoebe."

While they were talking, Paddington's body began to twitch, his brown hair fell all over the place, his small limbs began to stretch and change color irregularly, and his furry claws grew into shapes like hands in an instant.

Merlin: "..."

Roxy: "..."

Sirius: "Merlin's beard!"

Merlin:?

Sirius' exclamation made Merlin very inexplicable, but he had important things to do.

Without further ado, the man covered Phoebe's eyes with his wide palm, and wrapped his other hand around Phoebe's ribs.

Phoebe: "Huh?"

Phoebe, who was picked up by Merlin directly from the ground, shook her hands in vain, completely unaware of what happened.

And Paddington, who was lying on the ground, changed from a plush toy-like bear who was not as tall as Phoebe into a naked man with slender limbs in just a few tens of seconds. .

Now even the witch who was pinned down by Roxy fell silent.

Sirius was the first to react. He cleared his throat in embarrassment, and took off his coat to cover Paddington.

Merlin: "What's going on?"

Phoebe: "What, what happened to Paddington!"

Phoebe, who couldn't see the situation, panicked completely, she struggled, and Merlin let her go.

After landing, the girl raised her head and couldn't help being stunned when she saw the young man on the ground.

The little bear who had a painful expression just now has turned into a human being.He curled up in his coat, his curly black hair and collar covered his delicate face, the young man looked relaxed after the pain dissipated, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then opened his eyes.

His clear pupils found Phoebe's gaze.

Phoebe: "..."

The girl looked surprised, and her dazed expression lasted until Paddington asked cautiously, "Phoebe?"

"Ah, Paddington!"

Phoebe's eyes lit up at the familiar voice, and she smiled when she realized what had happened.

"You have become a human too!"

Paddington: "What?!"

It was already half an hour after Merlin arranged for people to take away the witch, deal with the blood stains, and requisition a whole set of new clothes from the staff of the technical department for Paddington.

Paddington, who had turned into a young man, looked bewildered.

With curly hair, pale skin, and a thin and slender figure, paired with this T-shirt and jeans, even if Paddington is thrown directly into the computer department of a certain university, there will be no sense of disobedience.Merlin also didn't want to borrow the clothes of those young people, but for the time being, only the T-shirts of the nerds were suitable for his figure.

He sat on the sofa, tugged at the T-shirt with the Big Bang Theory logo, and couldn't help complaining, "This is uncomfortable."

Phoebe nodded in agreement: "I didn't like to wear clothes at first, but I can't help it. Humans don't have hair, and it will be very cold if they don't wear them."

Paddington looked at Sirius Black in bewilderment.

"Mr. Black," he said still so politely, "is there no way to change me back?"

Sirius: "Uh."

Merlin: "I think it's a complicated question."

Sirius twitched the corner of his mouth: "It's just complicated?"

The wizard put on his coat again, with a stern and amazed expression on his face: "The restoration curse is irreversible, and Paddington himself is a bear, so he cannot be affected by the curse."

When they met for the first time, he swore to Merlin that he had never heard of any magic that could turn animals into people.Afterwards, Professor McGonagall also admitted this, and Merlin thought it was not that Sirius Black was ignorant, but that it was really difficult to do.

He thought for a while, and then said, "The bullet hit the witch, which may have interfered with her spellcasting."

Sirius: "... If this is the result of a mistake after saying the wrong spell, she may have to reduce her sentence."

Without waiting for others to react, Sirius himself laughed mockingly, and he shook his head: "I have to tell Professor McGonagall about this, sir, the current situation is far beyond the scope of my knowledge."

Merlin: "Thank you for your help."

Sirius: "Then the Aurors will come to assist you with Millie Saint, oh, and the spell to disable Apparition."

After speaking, Sirius Black waved towards Paddington: "Enjoy your 'life' life for now, Mr. Paddington."

Paddington: "..."

As soon as Sirius left, Roxy walked in.

She pushed the door open and said "oh" when she saw Paddington on the sofa, then turned to Merlin: "Take a step?"

Merlin nodded.

He glanced at Phoebe, who was sitting next to the sofa, not paying attention to what they were saying.

At this moment, Phoebe's attention was completely attracted by Paddington who had turned into a human. She was full of curiosity and kept looking up and down at the young man around her.

Taking advantage of this time, Merlin followed Roxy out of the room.

"It's well arranged, the witch is now in a special ward," Roxie said, "Her wand was taken away by the logistics staff, and she has just been injected with a tranquilizer, so she won't be able to wake up for a while."

Then there is no need to worry about her running away for the time being.

These things should have been arranged by Merlin himself, but when he thought of the two in the room, he faintly felt the omen of a headache.

Roxy raised his eyebrows: "How do you plan to arrange Paddington?"

Merlin: "It's business as usual until the wizard gives the result."

Roxy: "I think it's good. He's in good shape."

Merlin: "..."

The logistics officer choked on Roxy's words.

"Are you serious?" Merlin showed a look that couldn't bear to look directly at him. There are so many operatives in the Royal Secret Service, let alone field service agents. Even the informants running around on the streets are better than Paddington's arms and legs that seem to be snapped off. ?

"What's the matter?" Roxi certainly understood what he meant, "I can beat ten of that kind of muscular man."

"..."

Okay, it's good to like handsome guys.

"Just a little bit."

Roxy rubbed his chin thoughtfully: "I think Paddington looks familiar after becoming a human, but I can't remember where I've seen this face before."

"Quartermaster of MI6."

"what?"

Merlin rubbed the space between his brows, too many things happened in a short period of time, and even he had to digest it for a while.

"After Paddington turned into a human, his appearance is a bit like MI6's Quartermaster Q." He explained.

"Ah," Roxy remembered, "No wonder!"

Speaking of which, the corners of the young Lancelot's lips curled up, and the eyes under the long golden brown hair lit up with interest.

Merlin could hardly bear to remind him: "That quartermaster doesn't like girls."

Roxy: "Isn't there Paddington here!"

Merlin: "..."

He couldn't help but shook his head, all the young girls nowadays are very powerful.

After sending Roxy away, Paddington had to be appeased next.

To be honest, even though everyone from the support staff to Eggsy has often joked that Merlin was both a father and a mother when supporting the operation of the Royal Secret Service, he really did not expect that he would really have a day to take care of young people.

When he returned to the room, Phoebe, who had been sitting obediently just now, had already rolled onto the sofa.

Phoebe is so curious. She is the only one who has transformed from an animal to a human. No one can understand the sense of disobedience that she cannot be as free as a cat.And now her friend has also become a human being, and this is the first time for the girl to experience this incident as a bystander.

She leaned over to Paddington, grabbed the young man's sleeve and sniffed it lightly, then raised her head in surprise: "Paddington is still the same!"

Paddington: "Huh?"

Phoebe smiled. "Sunshine, leaves, and honey."

Paddington, who was still a little nervous at first, instantly eased his nervous expression when he heard Phoebe's words.

Even his shrinking body couldn't help but relax a bit, the young man hooked the corners of his mouth slightly, and smiled extraordinarily softly: "Thank you, Phoebe."

Phoebe, who was thanked, pushed forward, she leaned towards Paddington again, almost threw herself into the young man's arms, and sniffed towards his neck——

Then Phoebe was picked up by Merlin's back collar with a blank expression.

Phoebe:? ? ?

It seemed that Harry's painstaking efforts were in vain, and Merlin reprimanded, "This is so rude, Phoebe."

The girl shook off his hand: "Paddington is fine, you didn't care before!"

Merlin: "Because Paddington was a bear before."

Phoebe: "Merlin really has a double standard."

Merlin: "..."

Just as he was about to say something, Paddington defended Phoebe first: "It's okay! Phoebe is just curious, as long as it doesn't...uh, don't always be like this."

Phoebe pushes forward: "Paddington doesn't mind, Merlin too much."

Merlin didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Obviously, now is not the time to argue with Phoebe about irrelevant issues. Merlin looked at the young man on the sofa: "I have to deal with the witch's matter first, Paddington, you go back and rest first, okay?"

Of course Paddington didn't mind: "Okay, but—"

The handsome young man looked down at his shoes.

From bear to human, Paddington faces the same problems as Phoebe once did.Bear has some clothes and a red hat, but he never wears shoes.

The young man stepped on the canvas shoes, a little dazed: "Do I need to take them away?"

Phoebe: "Huh."

It's Phoebe's turn to teach Paddington how to be human.

The girl regained her spirits and immediately forgot about Merlin.

"I'll teach you."

She deftly turned over and stepped on the ground, squatting beside Paddington's legs: "You have to put your feet in first."

Paddington: "Uh, where?"

Phoebe helped Paddington loosen the shoelaces and guided him to put the shoes on his feet smoothly.

However, this is only the first step.

"You do it with me," the girl said, grabbing the lace of Paddington's left foot, "whatever I do, you do."

Paddington blinked.

Following Phoebe's example, he leaned down and grabbed the shoelaces of his right foot, one with his left hand and one with his right. Phoebe nodded seriously, "Okay, watch my movements."

Then in the blink of an eye, the girl quickly helped Paddington tie his left shoelace.

Paddington: "..."

"try it yourself?"

"Phoebe, I'm not following."

"Damn it!"

Merlin couldn't help laughing out loud.

He stood aside, watching Phoebe's angry appearance with great interest, and reminded: "You have to slow down, Phoebe, it's best to break down the movements."

Phoebe: "Okay."

She had to untie the shoelaces and guide Paddington step by step again.

Fortunately, Paddington is very good at learning. He quickly fixed the shoelaces and stood up unsteadily.The balance ability of the bear is still not as good as that of the cat, and when it suddenly becomes taller, Paddington is a little unsteady.

Walking from the sofa to the door, the young man nearly fell several times and hit the table.

Phoebe: "Hi."

As a friend, Phoebe certainly couldn't let Paddington walk back into the room like this, and she followed behind him: "I'll send Paddington back, Merlin."

Merlin: "Go."

Phoebe gave a little cheer when she got the approval, and the girl happily pushed Paddington out, her golden ponytail flicking back and forth.

Merlin watched the two young men leave the room.

It was a good thing that she could turn her eyes away from herself, and it was a good thing to have a friend of such quality and kindness as Paddington.In fact, this was exactly what Merlin hoped for: she could have friends, companions, and the most suitable position in human society, instead of being stuck in his corner of the room.

But when Phoebe, who was always by his side, left without even looking back, Merlin still felt a little lost.

Sitting at his desk Merlin was still processing all the events of the day.

His original plan was just to take a day off and go shopping with Phoebe, but he didn't expect to bring back a stalker, who also turned Paddington from a bear into a human by accident.

Taking advantage of Phoebe's absence, he immediately started working.

The first was to contact the Aurors. Fortunately, Sirius Black gave Merlin the email address of his godson Harry Potter. Thank God, at least he didn't have to write.

The young Auror quickly replied, and agreed with Merlin on the time and place of the handover.

Then there was the communication received in the supermarket in the morning, and the CIA female agent Susan Cooper was tracking another dark line of abducting girls.Strictly speaking, this should be the responsibility of MI6, but the CIA has been cooperating with the Royal Secret Service on this case.Merlin thought about it, and sent a notice to MI6.

By the way, sort out all the things today and report to the current Arthur Harry.

After all the miscellaneous matters have been dealt with, it is already night.

And Phoebe wasn't back yet.

Paddington also becomes human, which means a lot to Phoebe.Looking at Phoebe's excitement just now, she knew how happy her friend was going through the same thing.

Merlin glanced at the time and was thinking whether to call her back for dinner when someone knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Then the door opened, and the little bear, to be precise, the former little bear, cautiously poked half of his body in, for fear of disturbing Merlin's work.

"Mr. Merlin," Paddington said, "Phoebe has fallen asleep again. I think you should pick him up."

"..."

No surprise there.

Merlin got up: "In your room?"

Paddington: "Yeah, and, uh."

The young man showed a hesitant expression.

Merlin paused slightly, and then slowed down his tone: "If you have anything to say, you can say it directly, Paddington."

Paddington breathed a sigh of relief.

"Actually," he weighed his words, "I think Phoebe's English is so good now that she doesn't need my help, and I shouldn't, well, stop eating and drinking, sir, are you still Is there another job suitable for me?"

That's why, Merlin thought, Phoebe was lucky to have such a friend.

I don't know how many people are eager to get the position of eating and drinking for nothing. People are really inferior to bears.Merlin didn't mind Paddington staying at the Secret Service HQ either, as Bear did more than help Phoebe learn English.In his spare time, he cleans up, makes jam sandwiches, and makes the most of himself.

Not to mention that Merlin didn't want to, even if Merlin wanted to, if he really kicked Paddington out, the girls in the logistics department might go on strike to protest.

He thought for a while, and suggested, "Our tailor in Savile Row has always wanted to take on an apprentice. Would you like to give it a try?"

Paddington's clear eyes suddenly lit up: "Can I?"

Merlin: "I don't care about that, but at least I can give you a chance for an interview. Come on, where is Phoebe?"

Phoebe was indeed in Paddington's room.

Excited all day, at night she finally couldn't hold it anymore.Phoebe curled up on Paddington's bed and fell asleep, the ponytail tied behind her head was unknowingly undone at some point, her golden curly hair was scattered on her shoulders, and there was still a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, she didn't know what dream she had.

Merlin leaned forward, but this time his hand just touched Phoebe's shoulder when the girl moved and woke up.

"...Merlin?"

Phoebe rubbed her eyes, her voice still sounded sleepy.

Without even opening her eyes, she turned over and instinctively burrowed into Merlin's arms.Merlin had no choice but to reach out and hold Phoebe: "Okay, now that you're awake, walk back by yourself."

"But I'm so tired." Phoebe didn't listen to him at all. She put her arms around Merlin's neck and rubbed her cheek on his shoulder: "I don't want to move."

Merlin sighed.

Once she acts like a baby, the girl will never end.Merlin didn't want to get entangled with her about this kind of thing, and she was really tired after a day.

So Merlin had no choice but to hug her horizontally.

She was clearly awake, but Phoebe still looked sluggish.She leaned on the man's shoulder and said stickily, "I'm so happy."

Merlin: "Because Paddington became a human just like you?"

Phoebe: "Yeah! I'm not alone anymore."

Merlin: "..."

He really wanted to say that you are not alone in the first place, and you are not at all lonely when you are alive and kicking around on weekdays.But after thinking about it, "becoming a human" is of great significance to Phoebe, and it is indeed something to be happy about.

Merlin's silence, however, was another matter in Phoebe's eyes.

The girl leaned towards Merlin's face: "Merlin is not happy."

Merlin: "Huh? No, I'm happy for you, Phoebe. It's just that Paddington may not want to be a human being."

Phoebe: "You're just upset, is Merlin jealous?"

Merlin: "..."

The gray eyes of the girl in his arms burst into a brilliant look.

They returned to Merlin's bedroom, he put Phoebe down, but the girl still hugged him persistently: "Don't worry, Merlin is my favorite!"

Merlin laughed out loud.

He pulled Phoebe off his body: "It's not too late to say this after you figure out the true meaning of liking, girl."

Phoebe: "Hmph."

She had an expression of reluctance to admit defeat, and frowned: "You always don't take my words seriously."

"Even if I was born human and lived in a closed environment," Merlin explained, "I have never been in contact with human society and have no social status of my own. I can't take your words seriously, Phoebe, this is very irresponsible."

Merlin's words startled Phoebe.

She was already thinking about this question, and Merlin knew it very well, but now that he pointed out the facts, Phoebe even forgot to continue acting like a baby.

The girl unconsciously let go of her hands, she took half a step back and sat on the bed.

"Paddington can't stay with me anymore," Phoebe murmured. "He said his job is done."

"The tailor in Savile Row wants an apprentice, and I suggest Paddington try it."

"what……"

Phoebe was a little surprised, but more reluctance and apprehension.

She unconsciously grabbed the sheet under her body, and asked hesitantly, "What about me?"

Merlin: "You can take the capsule train to see him anytime."

Phoebe: "No, me, what should I do? I want to, and I want to help Merlin."

Merlin: "..."

At that moment, Merlin's mood was very complicated.

On the one hand, this is the first time that Phoebe has volunteered to integrate into human society; on the other hand, what can Phoebe do?

Paddington is gentle and patient, and Merlin believes that the old tailor in the shop will like him.As for Phoebe...

Countless proposals went around in Merlin's mind, and he rejected them one by one. In the end, Merlin found that he couldn't find a suitable answer.

But Phoebe's words reminded him.

Since she chooses to be a human being, she must have a legal identity.

Fortunately, this is not difficult for the royal agents, what is difficult is Phoebe's future path.

Now Phoebe is a young girl who has almost just grown up, which means that she has not experienced any basic education, and being able to read and write is already Merlin underestimating the cat's IQ.

Phoebe's level of education is definitely not enough to support her to go to college, and professional work can go through short-term training, but to be honest, Merlin still hopes that Phoebe can make her own choices, not what he arranges to do.

"Am I too useless?"

Seeing that Merlin didn't answer, Phoebe was a little disappointed. She lowered her head pitifully and kicked the foot of the bed.

"I must be too useless to help Merlin."

"No, Phoebe."

Merlin stepped forward, putting on a solemn expression.

"You have to be patient."

"I don't want you to comfort me."

He shook his head: "I didn't comfort you, if you think you are useless, then you have to work hard to make yourself useful."

Phoebe seemed to understand.

"So," she said, "I still need to study."

"That's it."

What pleased Merlin was that Phoebe was indeed very smart, and she could remember most of the knowledge once she was told it, and she could quickly understand the truth as long as she could listen to what was said.

So he didn't plan to go deep into this matter. Merlin just patted Phoebe on the shoulder encouragingly: "I think the most important thing is to solve the dinner problem."

Phoebe yawned: "I ate with Paddington."

Merlin: "Jam sandwich?"

Phoebe made a rather disgusted expression.

That really looks like a jam sandwich.In fact, Merlin thought Paddington's formula was good, but Phoebe just didn't like the taste of oranges, there was no way, cats were like that.

But now she was yawning all the time, more than anything else, she should have a good sleep.

Merlin decided not to bother her.

"I'll go get something to eat," he said, "how about you go on resting?"

"Ah."

After getting an affirmative answer, Merlin got up and prepared to leave the bedroom.

He walked to the door, and before his fingertips touched the handle, Phoebe's soft voice suddenly sounded from behind: "Merlin."

Merlin stopped moving.

The next moment, the blond girl had already run over. She turned around deftly, bypassed the man's body, and squeezed between him and the door panel, blocking the door that was about to open.

Phoebe looked up at him, bright emotion shining in those clear gray eyes.

Merlin didn't dare to think about what that emotion specifically represented.

"Phoebe?"

He cleared his throat, keeping his voice in a calm range.

"Is there anything else?"

Phoebe smiled back.

The girl stood on tiptoe slightly, but the difference in height between the two was too large, and this was not enough. Merlin had to bend down and take the initiative to close the distance.He thought Phoebe was trying to whisper something, but in fact she did put her lips next to Merlin's ear.

But no, no sound at all.

Phoebe's next move was to turn her head slightly, her eyes met, her face was so close, so close that her breath was blowing on Merlin's face.

She didn't move.

No more sudden attacks, no more surprises, her soft lips stayed on the edge of Merlin's skin for a long time without touching, Merlin suddenly understood Phoebe's intention - she was asking for his opinion.

After all, he was the one who said no, every time he taught Phoebe to behave properly.

As usual, Merlin should reject her, which is obviously the most correct response.

But Merlin didn't move.

A moment of hesitation earned him a kiss from Phoebe.

Phoebe grabbed Merlin's skirt unconsciously, and her lips fell on the side of his face. This kiss was soft and warm, as sweet as the lingering girlish breath on her body.

—he should have refused.

Phoebe was almost overjoyed when she got the permission, and when the kiss was over, her fair cheeks were covered with a faint red.Phoebe looked back at Merlin, and only then broke the silence.

"I'm very happy because Paddington has also become a human being," she said seriously, "but Merlin is the most important thing."

As she spoke, the girl moved her body to get out of the way.

It's a pity that the sweet breath dissipated quickly.Merlin walked out of the room, his tense mind unconsciously relaxed.

Well, Merlin had to admit that he was indeed a little jealous.

The author has something to say: Spoiled, sent out the second lock, the reason is only because there are sensitive words in Wang Nan's English words... I really didn't write anything!Too much! ! !

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