[ooc: hellllooooo ;-; i'm embarrassed i just started series 4 for the first time ... D8 so rustyness!!!]
[ Shoulders twitching when his thoughts are interrupted, Merlin fails to suppress even a small grin. ]
And what would his Royal Pamperedness know about mopping? Hmm? [ Matching Arthur's eyebrow quirk with an exaggerated pique of one of his own, he brushes past the blonde, purposefully evading his comment about Merlin's outburst. ]
So is that what you came here for? To complain about a spot on your floor? [ Beating his master to the punch, hopefully, he shrugs indifferently, pulling together a cover story as fast as he can while riding out the banter he hopes will ensue. ]
[ooc: No worries! Your Merlin-fu seems very strong. ♥]
[Unobservant as he can be at times, Arthur's known Merlin long enough to recognize that that jump from thinking aloud to playful banter wasn't exactly natural.]
As much as I relish having to instruct you how to do your job properly, Merlin, no. I was looking for you; I need your assistance with writing a statement for the guards' families.
[That being said, Arthur isn't yet willing to let the matter from earlier slip between his fingers. Not when Merlin was so quick to shift attention from it; Crossing his arms, he eyes Merlin suspiciously.]
What's the difference? [ Avoiding the ambiguity of his response and question, he lets out a long breath. ] What're you going to do? Give me more work to do?
Let's just get on with it yeah? Believe me I won't be stuck with you all night.
[ Awkward as it is to be caught talking to himself, the last thing he wants to do is dive into letter writing, or make it seem as if Arthur did anything specific to offend him, which he did not.
On the brighter side, he'd take it over mucking out the horses any day. ]
[caught off guard and slightly embarrassed he tries to make up for it in words.] Well that's-- [ and of course, he's failing. ] The thing is, Gwen-- [ Shaking his head with a hopeless laugh he relaxes. ]
Did I say that out loud? Thanks for the encouragement. [ Wearing an ear to ear grin he shakes his head. ]
Now if only I could have less of those moments in the future... [ What he's referring to he'll never tell]
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You're forgetting lazy and hopeless with a mop. [Joking aside, Arthur hikes an eyebrow curiously.]
Although I take it that isn't what this outburst's about.
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[ Shoulders twitching when his thoughts are interrupted, Merlin fails to suppress even a small grin. ]
And what would his Royal Pamperedness know about mopping? Hmm? [ Matching Arthur's eyebrow quirk with an exaggerated pique of one of his own, he brushes past the blonde, purposefully evading his comment about Merlin's outburst. ]
So is that what you came here for? To complain about a spot on your floor? [ Beating his master to the punch, hopefully, he shrugs indifferently, pulling together a cover story as fast as he can while riding out the banter he hopes will ensue. ]
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[Unobservant as he can be at times, Arthur's known Merlin long enough to recognize that that jump from thinking aloud to playful banter wasn't exactly natural.]
As much as I relish having to instruct you how to do your job properly, Merlin, no. I was looking for you; I need your assistance with writing a statement for the guards' families.
[That being said, Arthur isn't yet willing to let the matter from earlier slip between his fingers. Not when Merlin was so quick to shift attention from it; Crossing his arms, he eyes Merlin suspiciously.]
You've broken something, haven't you.
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What's the difference? [ Avoiding the ambiguity of his response and question, he lets out a long breath. ] What're you going to do? Give me more work to do?
Let's just get on with it yeah? Believe me I won't be stuck with you all night.
[ Awkward as it is to be caught talking to himself, the last thing he wants to do is dive into letter writing, or make it seem as if Arthur did anything specific to offend him, which he did not.
On the brighter side, he'd take it over mucking out the horses any day. ]
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Did I say that out loud? Thanks for the encouragement. [ Wearing an ear to ear grin he shakes his head. ]
Now if only I could have less of those moments in the future... [ What he's referring to he'll never tell]
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