Leon knows about Merlin's magic and assumes Arthur does, too. He has noticed that whenever Merlin is off, fighting magical beasts and assassins, Arthur always says he's "in the tavern". Leon, who knows for a fact that Merlin is not a big drinker, came to the conclusion that "tavern" is code for "on a magical mission".
Arthur: Have you seen Merlin?
Leon: Sorry, My Lord, I haven't.
Arthur: Where can he be?! I've looked everywhere.
Leon helps Arthur go through possible locations. Finally, something dawns on Leon.
Leon, hesitantly: Maybe... Could he be at the "tavern"?
Arthur, throwing his hands up in horrification: I swear, the whole castle knows about his scandalous lifestyle!
Leon, rushing to placate him: My Lord! I swear that I am the only one of your knights to know! And I won't tell anyone, you have my word for that.
Arthur, huffing: I highly doubt you'd be the only one.
Leon: Right. I cannot exclude the possibility that he has other allies, as well, in the castle. Merlin is a close friend to many of us, after all. I suspect Gwen and Morgana have assisted him before.
Arthur: Gwen?! No, Leon, you're painfully mistaken. And I really need to have a talk with Morgana.
Leon: Ah, I see. I understand your hesitance towards the matter, Sire, but I think there is no harm in it, as long as he's careful when to use his gifts. And I know you trust Merlin, otherwise you would have prohibited it.
Arthur, deadpan: Gifts?
Leon: He could move a building if he wanted to. I, too, had my fears at first, but he's not cruel even with the power he has. He'll stop at knocking his opponents out, if there's a peaceful way out.
Arthur, giving Leon a strange look: ...Leon? Answer me honestly. Do you usually join Merlin in the tavern?
Leon, sighing: Sometimes I must, Sire. I understand, the risks to accompany him to his quests as prince are much higher. But powerful as he is, he still needs help.
Arthur: Right. I imagine he does.
Leon: It's impressive, what he can do, when he thinks no one is watching.
Arthur, grimacing: That's enough, Leon. God, I don't even know why you would tell me that.
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"cottage easter egg hunt" look | requested by @allthestoriescantbelies
sir the label white cotton eyelet button-up top and short set, a/w 2o19
simone rocha white patent leather scalloped mary janes, s/s 2o15
salter house "trug" bag in pink pinstripe
marc jacobs "daisy: eau so fresh spring" eau de parfum
selkie "the silk baby soft hankie" headscarf w/ lace trim in pink
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