Continua Masterpost
Title: Continua
Author: roamercorridors (roamer)
Artist: xarenna
Pairings: Merlin/Arthur, Merlin/Gwaine, Arthur/Gwen, Gwen/Lancelot (implied)
Rating: NC-17
Word count: ~35k
Warnings: Infidelity, angst, dub-con, some slight non-con, sex magic, addiction, lots and lots of sex.
Summary: Modern AU with magic. Sex or die curse. They've had this arrangement for years now and it works. For Arthur, it's a duty, one he used to enjoy but doesn't anymore, and for Merlin, it's just something he has to do, like eating reasonably healthy food and getting enough sleep. The sex is part of their routines, a secret neither of them admits to anyone else, especially not to their partners. But maybe there is someone out there who can help them. And maybe, when faced with losing their connection, Merlin and Arthur start to rekindle a latent flame.
Disclaimer: Merlin is the property of BBC and Shine. Absolutely no money has been made out of writing this story.
Author's notes: xarenna made all the art for this story, all SIX pieces and a banner! She also read through and gave me feedback on the fic, and really, the whole working together thing couldn't have gone better. I feel stupidly lucky to have been matched with xarenna, and really want to say THANK YOU for all the effort she put into this. And also for convincing me to watch Teen Wolf. Best call.
Giant thanks also to otta_ff, the most thorough and patient beta in the UNIVERSE. She has read this at least three times, offered up concrit and advice and stray thoughts which have all improved this story well beyond its sketchy beginnings. She makes me want to try harder, and I think that's the best kind of beta there is. Thanks also to alby_mangroves and bookbag who both read through this and made sure it all made sense, and to badjujuboo for early days cheering. We're going to catch up again in TW fandom. Right, Boo?
Lastly, thanks to the_muppet for being a fantastic mod. This was my first Big Bang ever and it was such a great experience.
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