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 Normally and this has been working lately, AFD's are closed generally within 5 or 6 days when there is enough discussion and even when there is no consensus. I've seen no consensus for deletion at least although some of the keepers suggested some form of merging. Another option is the DRV. Closing the AFD's as no consensus or keep does not mean that merging options are shelved or not considered, merging proposals can be discussed here if necessary. 

 Considering the sources are rather weak, merging might be a good option there "