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it’s clips like this that remind you that being annoying and insulting each other is their love language. look how goddamn fond Merlin is. Jesus Christ someone give me what they have

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gang its that time of year we have to get bbc merlin trending again

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Sometime after Camelot fell and Merlin and Leon discovered they were both immortal:

Merlin: does magic have a gender?

Leon: what…?

Merlin: do you think magic has a gender?

Leon: no?

Merlin: would that mean that i don’t have a gender? I mean, i AM magic

Leon: can’t you turn into a women?

Merlin: I’ve only turned into an old one, never tried turning into one my age

Leon: so you can turn into a women?

Merlin: yes.

Leon: so you can be any gender you want?

Merlin: yes?

Leon: yeah i have no fucking clue what you are

Merlin: damn, maybe in a thousand years there will actually be a label for people like that.

Leon: what? A label for magic being your gender?

Merlin: sure why not

This is so fucking stupid I’m sorry

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merthur x howl's moving castle

bonus:

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Lately I’ve been thinking about older merthur and court sorcerer Merlin who looks like Colin Morgan in The Living and the Dead. Oh I pray that that Arthur got his shit together and already started courting Merlin or was married to him bc if that Arthur STILL wasn’t in a relationship with that Merlin??? Oh he’s cooked. He’d fall to his knees every time Merlin so much as entered the room or, god forbid, breathed in his direction.

The same goes the other way btw. Older Arthur looking like Bradley James from Vikings: Valhalla??? It’s so over for Merlin unless he’s already in a relationship with him. His magic makes things explode every time Arthur walks past. The sexual tension only gets worse with age. I pray not just for them but for the rest of Camelot that someone locked them in a closet so they got their shit worked out before all this.

Pics I found for wtf I’m talking about lmao

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Abled gays celebrating marriage equality: well we sure do have nowhere to go from here when it comes to marriage rights. Gay rights!

Me, a disabled lesbian trying to get on ssi thinking about how I will not be able to marry my girlfriend if I do because I can't have more than $2000 to my name at a time and they count a spouse's income towards that: wow .. gay rights ...

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Man I love crying over tragic gays that has been doomed from the narrative since the moment it was written

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I love Kilgharrah saying to Merlin "An half cannot truly hate what makes it whole" And that implies Arthur can never hate magic, not truly. He himself might think he hates it, but deep down, in denial, he knows he doesn't. I love that. And I'm sad I can't write it and others are not using it to make Arthur's character more nuanced.

My most favorite headcanon is that magic loves Arthur, magic and Earth/nature/camelot. I love it sm, like imagine Arthur wasn't blind to branches falling all around him, he just thinks they're normal cause it's been happening since he was 3 year old and a tree lowered it's branches to let him have those tasty red fruits. It's nothing big.

anyway, back to main point. Arthur thinks he hates magic, as his father wants him to, but not really, he doesn't. Magic is part of him, both literally and figuratively. His other half is magic, he exists because of magic, how could he hate it?

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I wish we got a scene where Morgana tried to out Mordred as a sorcerer/druid to Arthur and he just didn’t care.

Specifically I want Arthur to say the line “Magic didn’t make you evil, Morgana. You did that all on your own.” While going full protective older brother mode on Mordred and being ready to commit war crimes to keep the kid safe.

I want Mordred to try and apologise to Arthur and Arthur to be completely fine with it, or even happy at the realisation of “THATS where I know you from! You’re the druid boy!”

I just think that it would be a little bit heartbreaking for Morgana to have to see Mordred having magic, being accepted and loved by Arthur in the way she could’ve had, and then needing to confront that she isn’t actually that good from an objective moral standpoint.

Meanwhile, Merlin’s in the background like “Shit, now I gotta save Mordred or Arthur’s gonna get himself killed. Damn it, that prat is too noble for his own good.”

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A fic of every person Merlin has ever sent to his mother:

Chapter one: Lancelot arrives in Ealdor, saying he’s looking for a woman named Hunith. “I’m a friend of Merlin’s, he said you might let me stay a while — I will help and provide anything you might need Madam. If only for a few days, so I may rest” Lancelot is kind and happy to help. He chops down trees for firewood to last her the whole winter, and even fixes the leak in the roof. He speaks fondly of his adventures with Merlin and what Camelot is like. Hunith notices he blushes at the name of a young maiden he befriended, he reenacts his knighting trial, and laughs at Merlin who dared forge a Noble house seal so that he may have a chance at becoming a knight. Hunith is sad to see him leave, but she knows he will be alright.

Chapter two: Gwaine arrives on horseback late one night. He’s flirtatious and easy going, happy to have found a new friend. “I see where Merlin gets his looks from, and dare I say my lady, you’re even more gorgeous” Hunith hasn’t laughed so much in a long time. She sees much of Balinor in Gwaines character; his disdain for nobles, his flirtatious nature and brash personality. The man is popular with the children in the village. He makes wooden swords and shields for them, teaching them the basics of how to defend themselves “against dragons and such”. Gwaine is unlike any other man she’s ever met, but she can tell he cares deeply for her son and is happy to call him her friend.

Chapter Three: When Gwen arrives with a cart Hunith frowns. She remembers the young girl who had arrived in her village years prior. All smiles and kindness. The young woman standing before her is quiet, withdrawn and ashamed. They don’t speak — Hunith takes her inside and readies the bed for her. Gwen stays with her for many months, and together they cry, grieve, and laugh. “Oh my dear girl” Some days Gwen is silent and crying, other times she seems to have found herself again. She works with the Smith family and shows them how a royal blacksmith works, fashioning jewellery for Hunith and the other ladies in the village. The day she leaves Hunith cries.

Chapter four: A young sorcerer arrives saying his name is Gilli. A friend of Merlin, and he is in need of a place to stay for the night. He’s been badly hurt in a fight with bandits — Hunith tends to his wounded arm as he tells her about his life. His father who died a good man, a sorcerer who never used magic for evil, and how Merlin is the reason Gilli changed course and is now learning to use magic for good and not for vanity. He is friendly, if a little shy, but she can see a similarity to Merlin in him. He only stays the one night, but she makes sure to pack his bag with some extra breadrolls and apples for his travels. Gilli thanks her as he leaves for another adventure.

Chapter five: Sirs Leon and Percival arrive on a warm day in the summer. They’re passing by on business with another noble house in Escetir, hoping to garner the Nobleman’s fealty to Camelot. They need a place to rest before they travel again tomorrow. “Gwaine and Lancelot speaks very highly of you, ma’am. And Merlin said you might be so good as to let us rest here for the night” Hunith gladly lets them inside. They’ve brought with them plenty of food and goods from Camelot, and have even hunted a deer which Hunith can share with her neighbours. The men are polite and friendly. Sir Leon helps her peel potatoes for dinner, and Sir Percival uses his strength to rearrange the heavier furniture for her. They talk amicably all evening, drinking the wine the King had gifted her. Hunith felt a surge of happiness knowing her son was in their company.

Chapter six: He says his name is George. He is King Arthur’s assistant manservant and he is travelling during his time away. His family lives in the village two days away. “Merlin said I might stay here for the night. If you permit it madam”. Hunith is not sure what to make of this strange fellow; his jokes are lame, his manners hard to describe, but she naturally allows him to stay the night. When she wakes in the morning, her whole house has been cleaned. The curtains dusted and pressed, the flowers watered, the kitchen stove cleared for smoke, and her dresses are hung in a colour coordinated order. She waves goodbye and hopes he might come by again….Perhaps in time for spring cleaning.

Chapter seven: The villagers of Ealdor have become accustomed to their local healer and midwife having strange visitors. They’ve seen knights, sorcerers, druids, and even some nobles stop by her house for a day or two. They think they’ve seen it all, until one day King Arthur of Camelot is knocking on her door. “Arthur! Hello dearest” She says as he sweeps her into a hug, kissing his face. “It’s good to see you again, Hunith. I don’t want to be a bother, but my horse threw a shoe as we were out hunting. Do you mind if we stay here tonight?” He resembles a young boy when talking to her, more so than the King he is. Of course she says, you’re always welcome here, dear. Merlin is soon seen walking towards his mother’s house, holding the reins of two horses, and a big smile “Mum!”

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Hot take: Merlin is “magic itself” right?

I want this man to discover he has the ability to prevent others from using magic. Like, a sorcerer rolls up to kill Arthur and Merlin is just like “unfortunately, while I understand the temptation, I am going to have to cancel your subscription to magical power" and the villain of the week is just like ".....um. well...okay. I guess I'll just leave? I did not realize ultimate power took the form of a man made of sugar, but sure."

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Arthur finding about Merlin magic: do you have any other secrets?

Merlin: nooooo

Later

Arthur finding out that Merlin is magic with the name Emrys: ... realy nothing more?

Merlin: nope

Later

Arthur finding out Merlin is a Dragonlord: IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING MORE TO SAY, DO IT NOW

Merlin: I'm gay

Arthur: WHAT.... wait. No. That... that I knew Merlin. WE ARE MARRIED

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TARDIS dragons

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True love's kiss Au 2.0

Merlin has been enchanted. The only thing that's supposed to work is a true love's kiss.

In the end, it's Hunith, the true love of a mother, that brings Merlin back from whatever delirium he'd fallen into.

Kilgharrah: coward

Arthur: please shut up

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I legit need this fandom to refer to Merlin as “god of magic” more often, I desperately need it.

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I love how we can just write “Merlin.” and we all know who’s saying it. and the tone he’s saying it in. no descriptions needed. we just Know. and i love that.

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Petition to bring back the boop function next year for the ides of March where instead of a paw on the screen it’s a little knife that Caesar gets stabbed with