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

Comments

[lalaithlockhart]

What a great character study. :-) I'm always prowling around looking for thinky stuff, and this story provided. :-) It certainly feels like late S2 is a tipping point for all of our characters, in one way or another - I hope Saturday's episode gives us some indication for a more positive direction to their relationship - and indeed Morgana's and Gwen's, too. :-)

[mmang0]

Even though this was so angsty I think you really captured Merlin's sad situation right now. Thank you.

[mystico_tala]

Wow. Very intense emotions. I could definitely imagine Merlin going through this pain. Fantastic job!