Story 2: Losing Focus

[inkandmagic]

It isn’t the first time he’s been yelled at or spoken at - not to - like he’s some sort of simpleton, and it certainly won’t be the last. But in the dim gloom of early morning, with the dawn chill settling stiff in his bones, Merlin could still feel the spite in Arthur’s words tugging at his patience and wearing him thin with frustration, as he let

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[becsx]

Owwwwwwwww!! Aw I think you just broke me... *checks* Yep. Broken.

This was awesome. Painful but still awesome! I think I need to go and get my fluff on. LOL!
*adds to memories*

[archaeologist_d]

Poor Merlin. I think after having a closer relationship, it would hurt worse to have anger directed at him. Good job getting into his head.

[alcetis]

This is so lovely. :)
I love the metaphor of the armour, and the imagery was just great.

It was very real, too, if that makes sense? The feelings of resentment that Merlin has towards Arthur seem like they'd fit right into the episode.

Really good job.

[griffin_black]

I agree w/ the above. This sounds like them, but in a mature way, something the show doesn't always present.

[notragicmercury]

That was beautiful. I absolutely love the line "Own and future King."