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stateofdreaming14 · 1 month ago

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Merlin (who makes dramatic declarations of loyalty completely off hand like he doesn't realize at all how intense his words are): You're my destiny. Always have been.

Arthur (blushing, spluttering, pretty sure hes just heard the romantic declaration he's dreamed of since childhood for which nothing on earth has prepared him for): oh okay

Anyway Arthur beats himself up over it later and is completely convinced that Merlin must feel heartbroken bc obvi his lackluster response must seem like a rejection Que Arthurs increasingly ridiculous courting attempts as he tries to show his feelings with actions meanwhile Merlin is confusion but decides to enjoy his new privileges If it is some kind of enchantment it's better if he sticks close to Arthur until he figures it out anyway, right?

#theres nothing to figure out #this somehow gets drawn out for years #until after arthur is king #and he feels that theyve been courting long enough #he finally proposes #then the bubble bursts #merlin: so the nature of the spell finally reveals itself #arthur: W H A T #arthur: are you truly an idiot? you think ive been enchanted for 5 years and it didnt show until now #merlin is still working his way through researching delayed love spells when hes shuffled off to the great hall in fancy robes #he doesn't realize arthur isnt enchanted until theyve been married for three years #merlin #arthur pendragon #bbc merlin #merthur

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