[ Merlin gives Arthur a quick nod, checks himself quickly to make sure the trinket is secure before making for the door to find Leon.
He works it out even more Arthur is done with his training. There had only been one word he wasn't sure of (unfortunately the very key word in the description) and once he figures it out it makes perfect sense.
Then he tests it. Gaius doesn't think it's funny. Merlin thinks it's hilarious.
He doesn't mention it right away when Arthur gets back, busies himself helping him out of his hauberk and dressing him down properly before he flicks a faint smile.]
I worked it out. Oh, um. Do you want me to lock the door again?
[ It's honestly something short of a miracle Merlin has kept his secret as long as this. ]
Timeskip it is
[ Merlin gives Arthur a quick nod, checks himself quickly to make sure the trinket is secure before making for the door to find Leon.
He works it out even more Arthur is done with his training. There had only been one word he wasn't sure of (unfortunately the very key word in the description) and once he figures it out it makes perfect sense.
Then he tests it. Gaius doesn't think it's funny. Merlin thinks it's hilarious.
He doesn't mention it right away when Arthur gets back, busies himself helping him out of his hauberk and dressing him down properly before he flicks a faint smile.]
I worked it out. Oh, um. Do you want me to lock the door again?
[ It's honestly something short of a miracle Merlin has kept his secret as long as this. ]