We are liars like the sumertime--like the spring, we are such fools--

[futurarex]

Who: futurarex and his faithful estranged wizard companion, alwaysforhim.
When: July 14th, after sirens.
Where: STREETS OF DARKNESS.
Summary: There was a bit of a break-up after Merlin revealed his magic to Arthur--but all of that is going to have to be set aside so they can team up to stop a Darkness monster from eating Arthur. So, really, business as usual, except

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[futurarex]

[Merlin's presence during a battle is not uncommon. Collapsed on the ground, tucked behind a pillar--watching, silently--not really a help but always there, somewhat uselessly, like an eager, poorly-trained dog, who won't stay home--

This newfound usefulness is like a sharp pain that lasts even after the grip of the barbs has been released. Arthur staggers back for a moment, lost in the renewed feeling of betrayal, the reminder of what Merlin is, what he's been--all those instances of him hanging back during a battle a lie, because there must have been sorcery at the time--

And then anger rushes to fill in, hot and seething, and his face tightens. The dog is making for Merlin, and the acrid stench of its rotted, burning flesh pinches at the nostrils, but Arthur ignores all of that and strides forward, slamming his foot against the dog's burning hindquarters. It goes down hard, with a yelp--he can feel the heat through the sole of his boot, but he ignores that as well.

Arthur raises his sword and drives it down into the dog's spine, right between the shoulderblades, severing its life. He raises his eyes to Merlin, coldly, staring at him.]