The envy Arthur and Lancelot would have had for each other must have been insane.
Because Merlin is secretive with Lancelot. He tells him things he would never tell Arthur, he opens up to him and Arthur knows he can never have that trust. Never have that closeness not while he’s king and Merlin a servant.
But to Lancelot he’s been secretive about protecting Arthur. It all resolves around Arthur, opening up about protecting Arthur, giggling over using magic to please Arthur. Lancelot knows it will never be him on the other side of the devotion not like this.
just like he will never be Gwen’s because she loved him once yes but at the end of the day it’s Arthur she chooses.
and in Arthur’s eyes Lancelot is Gwen’s first love will always be known as such and will always be looked at as such even if she loves him she loved Lancelot first and Arthur can’t help but think if she could have him she would.
Anyway I’m so sane about them and at the end of the day how they still understand why it’s like this because they would choose the other as well.
I made a post last year for 9 years saying how I love that the fandom was alive and thriving. A lot of people shared their stories of Merlin and what it means to them, which was so special. But a few people didn't agree that it was alive and thriving...
... for a show that ended 10 years ago, almost every day new fics are posted, fanart, edits, reactions, interactions, friendships made. It is incredible how much of an affect Merlin had on so many lives.
So, please feel free to tell us your experience of Merlin, or take this chance to reflect on it, and celebrate a show that continues to mean so much to so many people.
I want Gwen to use her forge for incredibly modern inventions that should be impossible for her to make. They are NOT magic but she still has to hold herself back making them as long as Uther is king.
Once Arthur is king, however ...
Arthur: Gwen, you don't have to be a blacksmith anymore. You're Queen.
Gwen: are you kidding? I've been waiting for this chance since I was 12!!!!
Arthur: alright, then, if this makes you happy.
Gwen: Fucking finally!!!!!
Later
Gwaine: I have no idea what that is but I want it
Gwen: heh, this baby requires that you sober up, dear.
Gwaine: .... You make a hard bargain. What do you call it?