Fic: Reclamation, Merlin [PG]

[catbird_tales]

 

Comments

[thismaz]

What a sneaky-clever explanation for the use of the reset button that had everybody so up in arms. *g*
Thank you. I enjoyed that.

[catbird_tales]

Rule #1 in Camelot: When something suspicious is going on, magic is always afoot.

Also, "sneaky-clever" might just be the best compliment ever.

Thank you!

[magog_83]

THANK YOU for writing this. I started off intrigued, then my smile just got bigger as I kept reading because this is such a fantastic explanation for the bizarre character shifts we've seen this series, and at the same time it doesn't just ignore things - Arthur really does feel something for Gwen, he DID treat Merlin badly (and he knows it).

Brilliant work!!! Thanks :)

[catbird_tales]

I was frustrated by the first half of Series 2 mainly because Arthur's personality seemed to have been redefined as "whatever the plot required," rather than continuing the complexities of Series 1. This bothered me enough that I decided to examine how Series 1 Arthur would react to the events of Series 2 and this fic was the result.

[x_etincelle]

Oh, that was excellent. This makes me slightly less peeved about prat!Arthur in series 2, though he seems to be returning to normal in recent episodes. Brilliant story. I'm mem'ing this. (: ♥

[catbird_tales]

Thank you. I feel as well that the Series 1 M/A dynamic has been restored to its former depths in the past two episodes (2x08 and 2x09.) It actually makes the ending feel a bit prescient weirdly.

Let's pretend I intended that. :)

[emeraldsword]

I was sure I commented the last time I read this, but unless you have posted this elsewhere then I guess I didn't, sorry :s

With shoddy cleaning, deplorable footwork, and courageous poison-drinking (and how had Arthur ever forgotten that?) all at his disposal, I love this last sentence, it made me laugh out loud, and I love the way the rest of the fic unfolds. It makes good sense of a lot of oddities in season 2, and deals with the aftermath of the questing beast very nicely, good job.

[catbird_tales]

Set your mind at ease, sweetheart: you did comment over at merlin_flashfic, but thank you for taking the time to comment again! Your words were the one bright spot in an otherwise miserable start-of-the-week Monday.

[tucuxi]

[Here via merlin_finders]

I found this a very interesting potential take on Arthur's reversion in S2, and I liked the mirrored behavior you brought to our attention. :)