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[young_merlin]

[It's been a week since the invitations to Camelot were sent out to the neighboring kingdoms and Merlin has already heard back from all but one accepting the invitation and the castle is already in a bit of a frenzy to clean up the south west wing and prepare it for the visitors arriving next week. Merlin has done as much research as he can on

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[chivarlyideal]

[Arthur is standing in the courtyard along with Leon, overseeing the distribution of the grain rations. People from all over Camelot have come to the castle, hoping for some grains to help their families survive. Arthur is just consoling a young woman who has lost her youngest child to starvation on her way to the castle.]

[young_merlin]

[Merlin can't go out for a ride when he sees Arthur handling so much at the moment, so he forgets about skiving off his duties to check in with him. He waits until the woman is led away by someone else before he approaches Arthur.] How is it today?

[chivarlyideal]

[Arthur turns around, managing a small smile when he sees Merlin.] Worse than yesterday. I have no idea how we're going to feed all of them.

[young_merlin]

[Merlin gives him a tight smile in return,] We will manage. We'll find someway to get through the winter.