#(also narratively Arthur had to remain ignorant bc he would’ve jumped Merlin in this scene lbr

[fuckingfandomfreak]

The way I will die with this on my mind. Okay but why can’t I find ONE gif set of Merlin, Arthur, and Mordred around their little campfire in 5x09???? I wish I was talented.

I want to talk about Merlin. RIP to all you, but s5 Merlin is my MAN. He’s an absolute jackass. Not even a bitch anymore. He’s a fucking DICK and he learned it from the literal king himself. Arthur’s personality not only rubbed off on Merlin so badly, but it was compounded by Merlin’s actual fucking ego. The way I love this man…

Merlin is so hostile to Mordred and he’s not even shy about it, and poor Mordred can’t do anything about it bc not only does Merlin have the King’s ear (which Merlin is not afraid to flaunt) but also he’s way more powerful than him.

The way Merlin’s head SNAPPED to Mordred’s when Mordred laughed at Arthur’s joke. The way Merlin gives Mordred the tiniest most hostile smile and glare when he’s agreeing with Arthur about being happy Mordred is with them. The way the MUSIC stutters and clicks like Merlin’s a goddamn monster in the shadows when Merlin agrees. Mordred is literally pissing his pants.

Merlin’s fucking reaction when Mordred has the AUDACITY to approach him when Arthur goes to Gwen. His nonchalant hostility with his fucking neck and shoulder roll. He’s making such a show of lazy power it’s insane. It’s Merlin’s actual personality that he doesn’t have to hide. In 4x08, Merlin has to play cowed with the knights bc they don’t know about his magic. He has to position himself submissively when he gets into that argument with Gwaine but here Merlin doesn’t have to pretend. Merlin is not someone you can intimidate. He is the most powerful sorcerer ever and he knows it.