Merlin drabble
Just a quickie tonight for Day 11 of consci_fan_mo. Hinted Uther/Gaius, set pre-series, when Uther hasn't long come to the throne. No prompyt but it's kind of aeron_lanart's fault because she got me into Uther/Gaius in the first place. ;-p
100 words, no more, no less:
Simple Gestures
“Gaius, you have been a wise advisor to me in these difficult times. A good king needs good advisors around him,” Uther said.
Gaius bowed and smiled in what he hoped was a modest manner.
“I’m honoured, sire, but my calling is to be a healer,” he replied.
Uther nodded and dismissed him.
Three days later, he presented Gaius with a beautiful but simple and sturdy circular bag.
“A court physician must have a good bag to transport his herbs and medicines,” he explained. Gaius smiled and bowed as he took it. He’d thank Uther properly when they were alone.
100 words, no more, no less:
Simple Gestures
“Gaius, you have been a wise advisor to me in these difficult times. A good king needs good advisors around him,” Uther said.
Gaius bowed and smiled in what he hoped was a modest manner.
“I’m honoured, sire, but my calling is to be a healer,” he replied.
Uther nodded and dismissed him.
Three days later, he presented Gaius with a beautiful but simple and sturdy circular bag.
“A court physician must have a good bag to transport his herbs and medicines,” he explained. Gaius smiled and bowed as he took it. He’d thank Uther properly when they were alone.