"A mage," Arthur said as he looked at the empty seats still dotting his finished round table. "Merlin would be my first choice, but he's not here."

"Going to just interview for the position, then?" Bill questioned.

"I have someone picked out. It's someone who'll keep me in line, give it to me straight, and can handle the rest of you as well." Arthur grinned and beckoned towards the hall.

Even Bedivere chuckled at the hooded woman who walked in.

"On Merlin's behalf," she reminded them.

"You'll need a name."

She nodded and stared straight at Arthur, finally telling him.