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MERLIN | 1x06 “A Remedy to Cure All Ills”

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New England Autumn in Maine by Greg Hartford

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AU: Another day, another visit to the Lake of Avalon. Merlin was getting very tired.

I still keep wondering if you’ll ever come back.  [ other parts ]

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Merlin spoke in soft tones. It had been centuries ago that he had been turned, but he didn’t forget what waking up from that was like. The thirst, never-ending thirst and the loud noises, sometimes too loud to drown them out. His flat would be perfect to go to, because there his office was encased in magic enough to keep the room silent unless he chose otherwise. If Anakin would let him, he would take him there as soon as possible, if not sooner.

“I know, I’m sorry. And if I knew who did this to you … ,” it hadn’t been him, that was for sure. Merlin didn’t turn people, not even on a whim. He was well practiced and controlled these days and it angered him that others of his kind did that. But then, they weren’t entirely his kind, were they? He also had magic, he was still tied to the Earth and magic itself. It made no sense, but he was still him, even with the vampiric tendencies.

“It’s going to be really hard to explain and I will explain it to you, but first … I think this is what you need … ,” He thought about offering his own blood, but that wouldn’t be enough to satisfy a vampire. Instead, he snapped his fingers and a few blood bags from his own storage appeared in his lap. He popped the tab on one and handed it to Anakin. “Careful, you don’t want to make a mess. And take it easy. I know there will be a rush and you won’t want to stop, but you can’t let it get to your head.” He supposed if there was a mess, then he would just clean it with magic, but the less issues to be avoided would be better all the same.

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“It may seem like dangerous work and I know it is, but you are at least doing some good for some people.” Because he knew that the lives Anakin went after was for reasons of those people hurting others in some way. It helped to know there were people out there doing something at least, when he knew most weren’t even trying for those that should. If Anakin ever wanted to talk about it with him, he would listen, even though he had never really lived that sort of life. But he had seen the destruction those people could cause. He did wonder if he wanted to do something else, if he was happy in all that he was doing. They weren’t close enough for him to ask or talk about it, but if he ever did want to, he would not be opposed to it.

“Oh, I don’t know. I guess … I don’t usually have someone come around as often as you do. Bit of a recluse, me, despite the title.” If Arthur knew he had taken up a title, he would be stunned. Back then, he’d barely wanted to accept being royal advisor. A lot had changed over the centuries and so had he. “Yeah? That’s good to know. I like having you around.” Too much? Probably, but to hell with it at this point. Anakin really didn’t seem like the type to scare off easily and what he remembered of him from the past, he hadn’t been back then either. But for Merlin, memories had become hazy and it was part of why he had so many journals tucked up in his office and sketches scattered around of people he’d once cared about. Before Anakin, he knew he’d been losing touch and even having him there just as a bed partner, helped more than he would ever know.

“No, of course not. You didn’t. I’ll admit I was being forward and if you don’t want me to … I know we didn’t agree to this, but … I do like you.” He repeated with a soft smile. He hadn’t felt this way about anyone in a long time, in fact, he was sure he never would. Merlin kept his heart locked up tight. He had been pretty surprised he’d even agreed to this whole arrangement in the first place, given he wasn’t one to sleep around. But there really was something different around him. It probably didn’t help that Anakin reminded him of home. He finished his meal and the dishes magically cleaned themselves with barely a thought. These days his eyes didn’t always need to glow, but sometimes they did. Standing after he knew Anakin was done as well, he offered out a hand to him. “The bedroom awaits, Sir Knight.” He was teasing him because he couldn’t help it, but also, that was just second nature with people he was more comfortable with as well.

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“Let loose the hounds of war.”

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m&a + fire

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MERLIN | 5x01 “Arthur’s Bane: Part One”

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MERLIN | 5x03 “The Death Song of Uther Pendragon”

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wlw mlm hostility

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MERLIN | 5x01 “Arthur’s Bane: Part One”

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bare with me as I move Merlin's blog. he can now be found here: @sorceryr. I will be keeping this blog up for a couple of months to let the queue run out and so that everyone can get threads / I can move over ask memes and such too.

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tag dump. ft: needed a new tag for this.

˙ ˖ ✶ can you feel this magic in the air? | not safe for work

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Merlin turned around when he heard the door open. Arthur stood there, pulling back his hood and he smiled at him, maybe a little too brightly, but it was a smile all the same. Standing, he replied, “Hey to you too,” as he wandered over to him to take his hoodie from him once it was off. Merlin hung it on the rack near the door. Though he knew he didn’t need to serve him, that’s not what that was about, Merlin had always shown he cared in little acts of service. Surely Arthur would have gotten used to that by now even if they hadn’t entirely spent a whole lot of time together.

Stepping closer to him, he said, “I’ll try and be more careful when sending photos like that in future, yeah?” His accent came out thicker than he meant it to as his eyes roamed over the Prince. It looked like he had recently showered too. Leaning in, he cupped Arthur’s face with a hand and pressed a kiss to his mouth, soft and gentle before he led him further inside by taking his hand gently. Were they officially boyfriends now then? He could never really tell, though the make out sessions and all of this certainly seemed to indicate that.

“Are you hungry? Thirsty? I can get you something before we … well …,” He wasn’t shy about it by any means, but Merlin did worry Arthur might’ve changed his mind about all of this. But he was here, so that had to mean something and all he really wanted to do was rip the clothes off of Arthur’s back. Honestly, he really didn’t know what had gotten into him as of late. Well, he supposed the Prince had. Or would, which he was trying to get done tonight it seemed. They had waited far too long for this, but he didn’t want to push him more than he already had done.

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it’s all “accidental hand touch” this and “brief longing gaze” that, where’s my support at for “reaching up and fixing someone’s collar for them” crew??

the intimacy disguised as helpfulness! the lingering contact! the optional subdued “you look nice” as they stand too close!!

expand your pining vocabulary people

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STARTER CALL for winter inspired prompts from the DEV TEA ROOM, since I have a few days that I need to catch up on. length will vary. if you are a multi, a comment with the muse you would like the starter for would be appreciated.

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are they… you know… [trying to die for each other while adamantly refusing to acknowledge their feelings] soulmates?