The King's Speech
Author: Gilli_ann
Title: The King's Speech
Rating: G
Characters: Merlin, Arthur
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Summary: Arthur and Merlin prepare for an important moment
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Anxious
A/N: Canon compatible, dialogue-only
"There's no need to be anxious."
"I'm not."
"You've got this."
"Of course."
"Then why the restless pacing?"
"Maybe I'm a little bit anxious. It's so important to get this right."
"It's a good speech."
"Indeed."
"And the people know how much you care for them."
"This first time I address them as king has to be perfect."
"It will be."
"How do you know?"
"I know you, Arthur. I've seen you become the man you are today. A true king."
"You'll be right behind me?"
"As always."
"Then I can do it."
"You can. And it's time to go."
Title: The King's Speech
Rating: G
Characters: Merlin, Arthur
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Summary: Arthur and Merlin prepare for an important moment
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Anxious
A/N: Canon compatible, dialogue-only
"There's no need to be anxious."
"I'm not."
"You've got this."
"Of course."
"Then why the restless pacing?"
"Maybe I'm a little bit anxious. It's so important to get this right."
"It's a good speech."
"Indeed."
"And the people know how much you care for them."
"This first time I address them as king has to be perfect."
"It will be."
"How do you know?"
"I know you, Arthur. I've seen you become the man you are today. A true king."
"You'll be right behind me?"
"As always."
"Then I can do it."
"You can. And it's time to go."