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[It wasn't the sort of question he was expecting, at least not to start off with. But Merlin doesn't avoid it.]
It's better when I can keep busy. But I've been tired for a couple of days now. I can't walk as far or as fast. And I don't have you here to carry me.
[He smirks a little.]
I won't be entirely all right until you're back.
It's better when I can keep busy. But I've been tired for a couple of days now. I can't walk as far or as fast. And I don't have you here to carry me.
[He smirks a little.]
I won't be entirely all right until you're back.
At least once a day.
[Which for Merlin might as well be not eating.]
Gwen and I meet around midday. She makes sure I eat something and I make sure she takes a break from her forge work.
[He tries to be stronger now. Some days he succeeds better than others.]
That's more than your turn. Truth or dare?
[Which for Merlin might as well be not eating.]
Gwen and I meet around midday. She makes sure I eat something and I make sure she takes a break from her forge work.
[He tries to be stronger now. Some days he succeeds better than others.]
That's more than your turn. Truth or dare?
[ The thought of Merlin and Gwen comforting each other gives Arthur confusing feelings. He's glad they have each other, but wishes he could be there for them. ]
Dare.
[ It's an absent answer, and his default one, though after a moment he realizes it's quite limiting, under the circumstances. ]
Dare.
[ It's an absent answer, and his default one, though after a moment he realizes it's quite limiting, under the circumstances. ]
Nightfall.
[ That's longer for him than it is for Merlin, but he doesn't point that out. ]
I didn't realize you missed me that much, Merlin.
[ He's flushed at the thought of having to ask Byakuya, though. Possibly even explain the terminology. ]
What if he refuses?
[ That's longer for him than it is for Merlin, but he doesn't point that out. ]
I didn't realize you missed me that much, Merlin.
[ He's flushed at the thought of having to ask Byakuya, though. Possibly even explain the terminology. ]
What if he refuses?
Of course I miss you, you prat.
[Merlin rolls his eyes, unsure if Arthur's really that oblivious or just wants Merlin to say it. It isn't just the conjugal stuff that he misses, of course. But he likes the conjugal stuff. Thinks he's gotten pretty good at it, if he does say so himself.]
Well, if he refuses, you remind him that you still have rights. You haven't been convicted of anything yet. And you mention rehabilitation. In the event that you're acquitted or even serve a short sentence, it's good to know that you can still carry on your normal relations in the outside world.
Plus it encourages good behaviour.
[Merlin's starting to think he should be the one to make the call...]
[Merlin rolls his eyes, unsure if Arthur's really that oblivious or just wants Merlin to say it. It isn't just the conjugal stuff that he misses, of course. But he likes the conjugal stuff. Thinks he's gotten pretty good at it, if he does say so himself.]
Well, if he refuses, you remind him that you still have rights. You haven't been convicted of anything yet. And you mention rehabilitation. In the event that you're acquitted or even serve a short sentence, it's good to know that you can still carry on your normal relations in the outside world.
Plus it encourages good behaviour.
[Merlin's starting to think he should be the one to make the call...]
I'm not saying any of that. I think I'll just say you can't go without having me for two weeks.
[ The smirk is evident in his voice, even though Merlin's the one throwing around a lot of big words and knowledge. Who said "normal relations", anyway? ]
Now. Truth or Dare?
[ The smirk is evident in his voice, even though Merlin's the one throwing around a lot of big words and knowledge. Who said "normal relations", anyway? ]
Now. Truth or Dare?
He lets you partner his sister, I'd say he likes you plenty.
[ Arthur shifts, tries to think up something for Merlin to do — his mind is now stuck firmly in the gutter. When he can't, he gets impatient. ]
This is a ridiculous game to play when I can't actually see you.
[ Arthur shifts, tries to think up something for Merlin to do — his mind is now stuck firmly in the gutter. When he can't, he gets impatient. ]
This is a ridiculous game to play when I can't actually see you.
I'm well aware, Merlin.
[ He sighs, discontent. Normally he'd jump at the chance to humiliate Merlin a little, but right now he just wants him present and close. ]
All right. You have to ask Morgana if you can borrow one of her dresses, and if she'll help you find one that fits. And you can't tell her it's a dare.
[ He sighs, discontent. Normally he'd jump at the chance to humiliate Merlin a little, but right now he just wants him present and close. ]
All right. You have to ask Morgana if you can borrow one of her dresses, and if she'll help you find one that fits. And you can't tell her it's a dare.
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