dear_mun | a thankless job

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I appreciate the break from Arthur. No, really, pompous man like himself could use a moment of solitude to deflate the ego... But, and yes, there is always a 'but' mundane, you know the man's helpless without me. If he isn't ordering me to shine his armor, muck out his stalls, and clean his room -- both of them dangerously similar, thank you -- he's off pummeling things with a sword!

Things that pummel back.

I know he's... reluctant to express matters of appreciation. Of the heart even-- He's rather dense in fact, but he's not bad. So, figure out what you are planning on doing soon so my break is not a long one.

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Arthur...as in King Arthur? Because if he is, then yeah, he's a pompous ass.

[This guy should know. He's seen enough examples of Arthur's behavior from his own canon.]

You've heard of him then? [having a go at his friend's expense is well...what friends are for, even when servitude is involved.] I knew his name was known far and wide. Not one of his fans I take it?

[Not uncommon to some, really]

Met him, even.

[Mostly due to the insane laws of his canon. In the course of natural history, King Arthur comes after his time and several of Arthur's knights borrowed from his legends.]

He's...well, I can acknowledge his fighting skills, but his personality leaves a lot to be desired. Still, he can't be all bad. This one girl I fancy has taken a liking to him

[Merlin goes for the logical and assumes that Arthur meets many people, so this one could have been in the ranks of handshakes and all]

His manners are a little lacking yeah... and he's pushy. I find anything else from him to be strange though. [He grins] A lot of girls take a liking to him, weirdly enough. The chainmail hides the pudge.

You forgot condescendingly polite and boring when it comes to hobbies.

[He snickers.]

Didn't know that. Maybe next time I see him I'll take a quick feel of his stomach.

Oh I wouldn't do that. I'd pay to see it but I cannot suggest it. He's very sensitive.

In the wrong ways. Like, can you believe how I can't tease him about the number of women he's bedded?

[A shrug.]

But I'm not nearly as sensitive. Maybe if I jiggle his belly, he'll squawk like one of those dolls?

[Merlin makes a sour face at that. It's like seeing your parents have sex, and it's in his head. He shudders and recovers, determined to right that wrong right away.]

Nobody beside myself is allowed in his chambers. S'not that I take advantage of the arrangement but I am quite sure he's not. Doing. That.

[Snorting] I think he'd have you locked in the stocks. For a week.

That's what I mean when I say he has boring hobbies. You mean that's all your fault? Come on, stop being so possessive. Or do you not trust him enough to continue being his friend even when he has a wife and lovers?

[It's obvious that their beliefs have some...differences.]

What? He doesn't own me. And I'd like to see him wrestle me into a stock.

...But that is the duty of a King. You should be more grateful for his generous protection.

I'm not saying he isn't generous or protective. Prat that he is, he's a good man.

[under his breath:] That I end up saving. Several times a week.

[The air around the two seem to freeze over.]

I do pray you, sir, to tell repeat your last sentence. The one containing a word that starts with "p".

[In other words, did you just call her King/adoptive siblings that she is overprotective of a "prat"?]

[He is a prat. A royal one. There are far worse things, aren't there? Like... being Morgana. Not that Merlin is completely unaware of the chilly switch in mood, raising an eye to give her a questioning look]

He's my friend. [Hurried:] Most of the time. I said he was a good man after calling him a prat, you know.

He is the most noble monarch that Britain has ever seen!

[Her expression softens considerably.]

Friend...? Then, on the part of my sovereign, I would like to thank you for keeping him company. As long as you mind your place and restrain your hands, I think Arthur would be very happy.

If you're that worried about having a break, Merlin, I have plenty for you to do.

[No no, the leeches do not need their home cleaned again.]

I... Gaius, that won't be necessary. I'll just be over here. Looking for Arthur!

Hm.

[Have a suspicious look that might be a bit of a smile. He's not convinced.]

Except Arthur isn't over there. Your bed is. Which, reminds me, you need to clean.

[...Gaius, you hurt him so. Glancing from his bed to his mentor he sort of slumped. It's either that or gesturing emphatically before running off saying that he's Stressed from his Fate and Unappreciated. Caps necessary.]

I was just thinking that I could advance any powers of premonition I could have by just. Laying down and closing my eyes.

[He doesn't want to say "works for Morgana" because no]

Dreams bring truths Gaius. Isn't that what a wise man said?

[Oh but he's trying not to laugh, really! Any laugh comes out as a scoff.]

Really, Merlin, you must stop messing about. A seer, you are not, and we should all be heartily thankful for that.

I am but a servant looking for his... well I'd rather not call Arthur "Master". King. That's it. A dog without his bone. Really Gaius you know he's a little well, helpless without me. My concern can't be helped.

[Shrugging in that dorky way that Merlin manages so well, he doesn't hide the sly grin. Why should he be in denial like the good doctor?]

Just a servant. Right. You should give yourself more credit, you're more important than you know.

[He's still teasing, and finally allows a laugh after giving Merlin his 'stern' look over the top of his glasses.]

Our King is fortunate to have you.

...Such behavior is unbecoming of a King.

[She nearly drops her jaw at this description. It sounds like her brother Kay.

Why hasn't the Merlin in her game told her the details?]

Oh he's not bad. [Have the Unsure smile/head scratch combo #32. It's special and unassuming!] A real man's man. He does hang around a lot of knights and all-- maybe they'll rub off on him in time.

This is hardly a suitable way to speak of your king, Merlin.

Would you expect anything different?

[He clearly didn't expect to draw Arthur's attention, at all. He grins, as Merlin is prone to do-- probably at the expense of being called simple from his very noble kingly companion here. Such was the price of feigning NORMAL.]

I'm glad. To see you that is. You don't even seem to have a broken bone. Arthur, I'm proud.

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