as much as i hate uther, i don’t believe him to be homophobic. him and gaius definitely experimented when they were younger. i think it much funnier that uther doesn’t care that merlin’s a boy. yeah sure he’s a little stuck on the class difference (why on earth would arthur go for a servant???). but the thing that really sets him off, has him spitting with rage, is the sorcerer part.
he doesn’t care that his sons gay, he can even excuse the class difference, but he draws the LINE at sorcery
Beatrice * baffled *: I think you mean he is associated with the court of Camelot.
Ava: No, really. I've read, literally, that King Arthur came a lot. I'm sure.
Beatrice: Camelot... It's CAMELOT.
Ava: You sure?
Beatrice: Yeah, it's his court. Where he held court. It's a place.
Ava: right... but do we know if he came a lot? Or, like, just the same as an average man?
Beatrice * trying really hard to process Ava's train of thoughts and blinking slowly *: The only evidence anyone has in that regard is that he had one child.
Ava: right... so probably not.
Based on this Cunk On earth scene: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMYfVYjMH/
Back on my it would be HILARIOUS if Merlin dates someone for a loooooong time some centuries after Arthur's death and that someone is immortal and it drives Arthur INSANE because they are in good terms and are not afraid to show affection (basically Merlin being like : I'm 1557 years old for Gods sake. I can and will be affectionate with my besties)
What if Merlin has an inside joke/game with his friends group where they randomly say dramatic movie/serie/book quote to each other and Arthur does NOT know that they are joking
Merlin's vampire ex : I told you 🙄 you never listen to me
Merlin : You are right, I'm sorry
Arthur : *doesn't know why but has a bad feeling about this* *suspicious glare*
Merlin, *put a hand on his ex's shoulder and use all of his acting skill* from now on, what you say to me, what you do for me, I’ll remember all of it—I won’t forget a single thing.
Merlin : You’re really great. I like you.
Merlin : Or in other words, I fancy you, I love you, I want you, I can’t leave you, I whatever you.
The Knights who aren't on the joke either : 0.0
Merlin : I just really like you so much. I don’t want anyone but you—it can’t be anyone but you.
Meelin and his vampire ex : *look at each other dramatically*
Merlin and his vampire ex : *go back to talking like nothing happened* so as I was saying Janet is adopting a new cat and—
*Litteraly the next day*
Merlin, holding soup : You must know. Surely you must know it was all for you.
Arthur, in the background : *choking on his tea*
Merlin : You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once.
Merlin's 809 years old bestie : *tears in her eyes & muffling her sob* (laughing at Arthur's face)
Merlin : My affections and wishes have not changed. But one word from you will silence me for ever.
The Knights, Gwen & Arthur, looking at Merlin's vampire ex and being speechless at Merlin behaviour :
Merlin's vampire ex : *chilling*
Merlin : lf, however, your feelings have changed... ...I would have to tell you, you have bewitched me,body and soul, and I love..I love... I love you.
His friend : come on merlin you are not even trying to be original *sobbing* (laughing) *take the soup from Merlin's hand*
Merlin, but everytime Uther catches a magic user either Morgana or Arthur breaks them out. This is going on since Morgana turned eleven.
Somehow they've never met each other while helping the prisoners. Also both of them are quite sure that the other one would definitely tell Uther about their crime. Uther, more paranoid than ever, is desperately trying to find the cause of the escapes and his ideas are getting more and more dangerous for Camelot.
On his first day in Camelot Merlin does not run into an execution but catches Morgana smuggling the accused out of the Dungeons.
Merlin, now manservant of Arthur Pendragon, starts using his new position to gather extra resources for their mission. With the sudden increase of arrests this does not stay unnoticed.
Merlin (bbc) Characters As Things My Friends And I Have Said
Gwaine: I actually almost set something on fire this morning 😎
Percival: Something as in himself.
Arthur: I think you just killed the rest of the braincells I had for today.
Gwaine: You're only willing to jump off a cliff if you die in the process??
Elyan: Sure, it'll end before I know it.
Gwaine: Change of plans, we're bungee jumping. You bring the cords I bring the snacks.
Merlin: WHAT KIND OF SOCIOPATH JUST DRINKS BEAN SOUP???
Arthur: I need one of two things right now, eight hours of sleep or an ungodly amount of caffeine. Since the sleep isn’t going to happen, I better go search for some coffee.
Gwaine: So now you're gonna kill me for the aesthetic?
Leon: Bank tellers do voodoo?
Percival: 'Cause who needs a spine, right?
Gwaine: YEET THE CHILD
Gwaine: I'd be willing to die if it meant someone would name a dog after me.
Merlin: Steal the doggo.
Arthur: How do you expect a horse to be a politician?
Merlin: Idk what to eat.
Gaius: I'd suggest food.
Gwaine: Kill the Spanish with a sickle.
Percival: The language, not the people, don't worry. We're not racist.
Merlin: Coffee shouldn't be defiled by the evil that is milk and sugar. It should be pure. Stimulating. A slap in the face to wake you up. Bitter to sustain you. It shouldn't be a pleasure. It should be a privilege.
Arthur: IT'S GARLANDS YOU ABSOLUTE BABBLING FOOL!
Merlin: NO, IT'S BUNTING, EVERYONE SHOULD CALL THEM BUNTING!
Gwaine: NO, IT'S FLAG THINGIES!
Percival: GUYS, THEY'RE TRIANGLES!
Gwaine: gasp You're right though.
Merlin: Another one of my friends wants me to kidnap her, we have a whole trip planned.
Gwen: Milk is an ingredient, not a beverage.
"Oh... you got one of them Anns. ... Good luck, her nosiness will be very annoying."
"I love my little bluebird, & if anything happens to her, I'm killing all of you bitches & then myself. Starting with you vampire, because you're the most likely to do that shit."
"Hey, I might not have a sister or a friend, but I have daughters! I would never!"
"... Holy shit. Did the insane one just take a moral standing?"
"Maybe she isn't completely insane."
"When you remember that Fiona is the closest thing to Ann in that universe, it makes sense."
"... Can we count Fiona as being the most unhinged Ann then, even if she's a child?"
Gideon is a fourteen year old boy who wants to know the real tea. Camelot has a lot of secrets to offer.
1. The prince's manservant has magic and everyone knows (except the prince)
2. The prince is in love with his manservant and everyone knows (except the manservant)
OR The Office if it was Merthur in Camelot...
“Shouldn’t you be doing- do you have a job?” The two turned to him.
“I don’t have a job. I’m fourteen. Mum makes good money in the kitchens and I just stay out of trouble.” Sir Gwaine raised an eyebrow.
“Oh, you do a good job of that, do you?” He blushed. It wasn’t like he had been arrested yet.
“How do you come to the banquets if you’re not a servant yourself?” Merlin was gawking at him as he asked. It was the most emotion he had had on his face for days.
“Shouldn’t you be more concerned about yourself? The love of your life is over there getting courted.” Gideon pointed over his shoulder.
Reader’s Comments: This is one of the most well written fluff pieces I have read that is slightly long with just perfect characterisations. The OCs are just too good and I always read this when I wanna feel good.