Title: A single man in possession of a good fortune
Author:
slantedknittingArtist:
merlocked18Pairings: Arthur/Merlin, Arthur/Mithian, Arthur/Elena, Arthur/Gwaine, Arthur/Others
Characters: Arthur, Merlin, Mithian, Elena, Gwaine, Percy, Mordred, Sophia, Vivian, Gwen, Leon, Kilgharrah, Uther, Morgana, Hunith
Rating: Explicit
Word Count: 44k
Warnings: Technically polyamory since it’s a reality dating show
Author’s Notes: Firstly, incredible thanks as always to my fantastic beta,
ji-ang who helped me turn this fic into something I actually like (and hopefully something likable by others!). Secondly, more incredible thanks to
merlocked18 for agreeing to work with me on this and for bringing these boys to life in beautiful, vivid colors. I adore your work and I feel so blessed that you were willing to team up with me! Lastly, even more incredible thanks to the mods for running this awesome fest again and again. ACBB is a gift to the fandom and you are much appreciated.
Artist’s Notes: I wasn't going to take part in ACBB this year, but when SlantedKnitting approached me in Chatzy, I couldn't say no. I mean, I consider SlantedKnitting Merlin fic royalty. Their Silly Ol Dance fic is still one of my go-to fics dear lord.I was reeling at the fact that they even knew who I was and wanted to work with me! Moreover, I was given the pick of two stories, but I instantly fell in love with the first one I picked out to read, so I started arting for that. I did these pieces in England in the summer - wanted to do a few more, but RL work has interfered with my hobby big time. I might add a few pieces (the settings are very close to my heart), but for now, have these four oil pastels.
Thank you, Sknits, for collabing with me and letting me read your stories before anyone else WOOOOT. I feel honoured. Hope I wasn't too big of a disappointment. HUGS BIG TIME!!
Thank you to the ACBB moderators. I could never mod anything - I am useless in that regard. Kudos x thousands. Merlin fandom is alive and kicking, I must say. It's been six years and people still love it. It's going to take a lot to get rid of me, too, I can tell you. FOR THE LOVE OF CAMELOT!
Merls <3
Summary: Arthur is the first openly bisexual Leading Man on the popular dating show, Most Eligible, where he’s meant to find his one true love-and get engaged. He comes to the show with the goal of finding a wife, but he still has to date all of the male contestants. And one of them, a certain Merlin, keeps making it harder and harder to stick to his original plans. Arthur knows what he wants though, and he’s pretty such it’s Mithian. Or is it Elena? Could it be Gwaine? Maybe it’s actually Merlin after all? What a pickle.
Story Link (art incorporated):
https://archiveofourown.org/works/20592614/chapters/48889937Art Link:
https://archiveofourown.org/works/20529353