Thanks to the fucking internet in this apartment, this is the second time I've typed this. *would like to beat the wireless modem with a sledgehammer*

(Alright, anger-managment problem moment over.)

So, I would like to apologize profusely! Thanks to a hectic last week: two printmaking assignments resulting in over 10 hours of outisde-of-class work (one which I spent 4 and 1/2 hours one day setting type for and only finished 3 stanzas of a poem, and the other is the only one I finished. I need to spend about another two hours tonight to get the second one ready to print. And we're starting two new assignments tomorrow). I had a short story (creative nonfiction) that I needed to finish, cuz it's due on Wednesday, yet another health insurance issue to straighten out (so tempting just to stop treatment and go back to just living with stomach pain. Not sure my professors would appreciate the sobbing in class though). I also had a last band rehersal, our concert is tomorrow (another reason I wouldn't have time to post), and I had to meet with my advisor and plan out my class schedule for next semester. And many other little things have all added up to this: me not having a new chapter to post. As in, not even a new sentence has been typed.

So, I'M SORRY, I'M SORRY, I'M SORRY, I'M SORRY, I'M SORRY! I won't be able to post until later this week. Hopefully next weeks will be on time.

I would like to thank whitetyger123 for pointing out one of my most consistent errors: the fact that you guys can't read my mind. She/he (sorry, dear, not sure and don't want to insult) pointed out that is was a little strange that Merlin would talk that much, since he has been trained not to speak. Which, when I was typing, it didn't occur to me that might seem wierd, cuz I was already thinking ahead to a little internal conflict thingy Merlin is going to have in the next chapter which explains it better. But, obviously, you guys didn't know about that, cuz you can't read my mind! Or can you...? D: No, I hope not! *laugh* Anyway, so, note to self: do not put something into a chapter unless I am going to explain it within that same chapter!

I would also like to thank Kuma Riddle xD (he said the cat in my picture is cute). That's my baby Reid. Although, he's full grown now and a bit on the chubby side. But I still love him to pieces!

Anywho, since I fail at updating this week, and since you all left such lovely reviews again (seriously, you're all sweethearts and if you were here I'd huggle you all almost to death), I will let Merlin reveal a secret next chapter. :) Maybe two. If I can think of another one. Since you all know the first one. ;)

And as a way to hopefully appease you all until the next update, I leave you with *drum roll*: my Art History "notes" from today! *laugh* XD In other words, a doodle of Arthur and Merlin from the last chapter.

http: / / padawangirl. deviantart. com/ art/ Promise-269051538

You know the drill, just take out the spaces. And enjoy! :)

P.S. Virtual, chocolate chip, M&M, monster cookies to anyone who can come up with a new song to get stuck in my head! I've had DCFC's "I Will Possess Your Heart" stuck in my head all day. And only two lines of it. :/