An Unbearable Fondness

[rocknvaughn]

Title: An Unbearable Fondness
Author:rocknvaughn
Rating: PG/Teen
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Characters: Merlin, Arthur, OC
Word Count: ~ 1,750
Summary: Regency AU. Continuation of the Fine, But Not Dandy series. Arthur experiences a surprising change of heart.
Prompt: #109 ~ Fond
Author's Notes: Many, many, many thanks to ekishou for being my Regency Era guru as

Comments

[altocello]

I am absolutely loving this AU of yours!

[brunettepet]

This universe is riveting and I love that Arthur's eyes are opened to Merlin's plight. He's vulnerable and in need of money. He's obviously not enjoying the pawing and passes but there's nothing he can do without getting himself sacked. I only hope that Arthur finds a way to help.

[merlocked18]

Oh, Rockn, this is absolutely brilliant. I love the authenticity of the feel, the atmosphere and, above all, the language, the dialogue. You are amazing, you know that?

And the tension is so palpable. One can really feel how Arthur is fuming with his thoughts, his protectiveness growing by the minute, his need to keep Merlin safe from every evil of that world.

I need more of this, and soon, please. It's absolutely wonderful.
HUGS
<3
Merls

[rotrude]

Love the period language (which sounds delightfully Darcy-esque) and Arthur's sense of honour!

[archaeologist_d]

Love the language and how Arthur finally learned how Merlin had to live. Well done.