#and Arthur *immeadiately* notices

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will never get over how much genuine trust and stability Gwen and Arthur afforded each other in their relationship even before they were married

the parallel from ‘Castle of Fyrien’ and ‘Lamia’ is my favorite

from Merlin having to persuade Gwen to tell Arthur about what was troubling her, and Arthur immediately soothing her worries with “You did the right thing. Your brother will come to no harm I promise.”

and after the whole ordeal, when Gwen summons the courage to thank him, still burdened by the fact why he went to so many pains to help her, he quietly reassures her with her own words:

just like he had in ‘Queen of Hearts’- Arthur is quick to remind Gwen that he would give his love, pains and life for her, endlessly and without a second thought.

and then in s4 when the two are on much steadier ground, content in the future they want together and within Camelot.

when Gwen finds Mary distressed and terrified at her door, she immediately runs to the only person she knows can steady her every worry: Arthur (who just so happens to be the King and has every resource at his disposal but that’s a plus 🤭)

arwen are in their element here, co-ruling and alleviating their people’s troubles, even before Gwen had ascended the throne.

Their relationship is built on trust and never faltered, it’s built on Arthur’s small glances in Gwen’s direction to ensure he’s doing the right thing, and her soft touches at his side. It’s present every time Gwen worries she’s bringing him trouble, borne from a self-realiance she learned early, and his easy smiles when he patiently reminds her that her worries are all he cares about, and nothing could be insurmountable when it came to them, facing it together 💗

#I could write an essay about that one scene in ‘castle of fyrien’ where she’s already backstepping out of their conversation once she #hears how dangerous it is quietly shaking her head in the background #and Arthur *immeadiately* notices #stop and pauses what he was saying and comes to face her by the chair #not just telling her Elyan will be ok but *promising* her #promises she had never allowed herself to believe all her life #even her father couldn’t keep his promises… #and he tells her so softly so patiently #tears came to my eyes as he reassured her #there’s just SO MUCH LOVE and compassions and shared ideals and maturity between them #they’re inspiring as a couple #and truly the two who would’ve led Camelot to a shining glory if he hadn’t been ripped away from her #oh my god arwen #bbc merlin #arwen #guinevere pendragon #arthur pendragon #arthur x guinevere #guinevere x arthur #castle of fyrien #lamia