[ Merlin hesitates visibly again, rubbing the chain of the trinket nervously between his fingers. ]
I have... some... books. In my chambers.
[ Oh, suddenly this trinket is so fascinating that he can't possibly look up from it. Don't mind him, minutely examining it. Waiting for Arthur to get angry. ]
no subject
[ Merlin hesitates visibly again, rubbing the chain of the trinket nervously between his fingers. ]
I have... some... books. In my chambers.
[ Oh, suddenly this trinket is so fascinating that he can't possibly look up from it. Don't mind him, minutely examining it. Waiting for Arthur to get angry. ]