Comments | mad_poetics: fic: Asylum, Refuge

srin in mad_poetics

fic: Asylum, Refuge

Mar 10, 2012 23:25

Hello there everybody! Look, I do still exist! And I come with fic! Not exactly happy fic I'm afraid, but still, fic!

Title: Asylum
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur
Spoilers: 4x12
Rating: R
Warnings: Mind-control, dubious consent.
Length: ~590 words
Summary: Simpleton!Arthur is cold. Merlin is warm.
Note: Takes place during 4x12, originally written for ( Read more... )

fic, kink meme, merlin

Comments 30

nympha_alba March 10 2012, 23:45:29 UTC

This is beautiful, and oh it hurts, and I'd love to read about the day when Merlin tells Arthur the truth about the missing hours.

srin March 11 2012, 08:32:10 UTC

Thank you!

Man, I want to see that day, but somehow I have a feeling it's not going to happen outside of fic...

eiralys76 March 10 2012, 23:51:46 UTC

You do wonderful angst.

srin March 11 2012, 08:32:29 UTC

Thank you!

snottygrrl March 11 2012, 00:07:50 UTC

::sniffs::

gorgeous ♥

srin March 11 2012, 08:33:04 UTC

*hugs* Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed despite the sad times! ♥

capricornucopia March 11 2012, 00:27:16 UTC

Ahhhh, that was so beautiful. I loved the first part and I am so happy that you did a sequel.

My favourite lines (there are a few!):

The reassurance of something hard and still against his body, immovable, sturdy, something stronger than himself that poses no threat.

Arthur can see the secrets buried in his eyes and the way they rise to the surface when Arthur unthinkingly obeys him.

Merlin who would normally hear Arthur while he talks through the jumble in his head and heart.

Maybe, one day, if he’s good enough, Merlin will tell him the truth of those missing hours.

A little seed of promise that will maybe one day, if he nurtures it well enough, grow great and strong and true.

So achingly wonderful. ♥

srin March 11 2012, 08:35:02 UTC

Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you enjoyed both parts and it's especially lovely to know which bits you liked best! ♥

riventhorn March 11 2012, 00:29:55 UTC

Oh, I LOVE these fics so much. Something about simpleton!Arthur absolutely gets to me. And the longing he feels, and Merlin's guilt--GAH.

srin March 11 2012, 08:37:22 UTC

Gah, yes, simpleton!Arthur just does things to me, I'm so glad I'm not the only one! Thank you! ♥

riventhorn March 11 2012, 15:49:40 UTC

You know that scene where Arthur is hugging the tree, and Merlin comes to fetch him and makes this little whistling/endearment noise to get Arthur's attention? I HAVE WATCHED THAT SO MANY TIMES.

srin March 11 2012, 19:13:06 UTC

ARGH YES. And then Merlin takes Arthur's arm, too! And it's his lower arm and kind of half out-of-shot, so in my head it totally turns into just holding his hand a moment later.

The scene just after, when they're eating by the fire and Arthur's so bewildered and earnestly apologetic, absolutely kills me every time. The way he says "Sorry to've been a disappointment, Merlin" - go on, just break my heart a little more why don't you?

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