Fic: The Truth Is You, 1/2 (Arthur/Merlin)

[bigmamag]

The Lady Angora was stroking her dinner fork as she went on and on about how lovely Camelot was in spring, and Arthur was at a juncture so desperate that he fleetingly contemplated impaling himself on said fork. The feast to celebrate yet another treaty with yet another kingdom that Arthur was having a difficult time remembering the name

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[accordingtomel]

I'm keeping a running commentary and so this seems like a natural place to post it (since I have a feeling it will get long). Also, I might not be able to read part 2 until tomorrow. So...

I've decided to keep a running commentary as I'm reading, because I'll never remember what I wanted to say at the end!

This line made me literally "aww" out loud: “Because you make rising at an ungodly hour more bearable,” PAINFULLY adorable I tell you! Love it so much ;D

I almost died when Arthur told Uther that he hates the way he speaks to Merlin! ROFL, that was hilarious and terrible all at once. I actually gasped out loud *grins* ;)

Loved the conversation that ensued between Merlin and Arthur when Arthur first admitted to him that he thought something was wrong. I like how instead of making him hide it from Merlin he instead chose to confide in him. Also, I found the whole conversation very IC! You captured their banter so well here ;)

Also, I liked how you used the concept of Arthur having to tell the truth, but only when he is asked a direction question. It feels more natural that way (as opposed to something like "Liar Liar", for example).

So great so far! Can't wait to read the rest :D

[bigmamag]

I love running commentary comments! XD I wanted it to be less obvious to Arthur that he had to tell the truth, because he'd recognize that it was a truth spell in about two minutes if he was forced to tell the truth all the time and it's much funner stringing him along for a bit. Glad you enjoyed it thus far!