Genie caught the twinkle in Merlin’s eyes and smiled further. So, it truly was Merlin! Oh, the excitement! The djinni felt as though he would burst at any moment. However, with must restraint, he maintained his character and ultimately his disguise. Even so, though, he was sure his own eyes gave away more than he intended them to, but carried on none the less.

A soft chuckle escaped before he finally answered the wizard. “Oh, just an old wanderer, nothing more, my friend. But I would love to show you to an appropriate homestead, if you would be so kind as to give me the pleasure.”