a thankless job

[regularlyaccused]

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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[regularlyaccused]

[...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?

[court_physician]

[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.

[regularlyaccused]

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?]

[court_physician]

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.