OMG - Merlin isn't delusional! :P
So, pictures are worth a thousand words and this is cute and all. But still, in the nonsensical part of my brain - I still think that poor Merlin is in denial about his feelings for Arthur. So while Merlin gets that whole brilliant mess sorted out in his head, he's pushing Arthur toward Gwen - "Look, Arthur! Something shiny!"
Or it could just be a weary attempt by the show to make Arthur/Gwen (oh, the het! my eyes. :p) really legit by having the title character be all like, "C'mon, Arthur. So she's a servant - look how awesome she is! And pretty...and um...has nice hair, nice skin (whatever HBP movie! WTH - nice skin? Seriously!), and other nice assets!...oh, and a good heart...I remember, I told her not to lose that - well, not literally lose her heart...you know...yeah."
*pets confused Merlin*
All of the above is not meant to be taken seriously...just the whole "Merlin/Arthur is threatened with the oncoming Arthur/Gwen OH HELL NO! RUN!" is ridiculous just a bit. People just have to accept that Arthur/Gwen is meant to be in the legend, so it's inevitable. Small consolation, I suppose, that Gwen/Lancelot is a part of the legend as well. So, if you think of it that way...when that tragedy strikes, at least Merlin will still be by Arthur's side to help get him through that difficult time...
In the meantime - cute Arthur/Gwen moments on set. :-)
Picture snagged from: http://community.livejournal.com/gwenmorganabbc/73664.html
Update: Lots more cast/on set pictures here: http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/39022896.html
^ Those should tide me over until September 19, I hope!
Merlin looks thinner. :-( And Morgana definitely doesn't look like she'll have an easy time of it...
Plus, Mordred!