[That doesn't sound particularly encouraging - not to Arthur at least. It definitely puts a damper on his happiness to know what it cost the man he came to respect so much to be able to give him this gift.
BUT. That doesn't mean he needs to bring Merlin down, so he shakes his head, and even though it's only been a short while for him he can still say sincerely with a small smile - ]
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BUT. That doesn't mean he needs to bring Merlin down, so he shakes his head, and even though it's only been a short while for him he can still say sincerely with a small smile - ]
It's good to see you, Merlin.