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Arthur knows he cannot rightfully marry Merlin. As much as he expresses he intends to marry for love - as he does with gwen - nothing is more important to him then Camelot. and Camelot has expectations, one of which being a king + a queen, to birth an heir.

Sure, Merlin is practically a god; an immortal dragonlord born as magic incarnate, Magic itself, a paragon of the Old Religion, a creature of pure power, a talented, natural warlock. But he's also a man, and a peasant at that. He knows that he can't be by Arthur's side as a husband.

but the rules say absolutely nothing about the king having a dedicated and loyal manservant to be by his side at all times. Gwen certainly doesn't mind–she loves Arthur, and she adores Merlin. She's so intelligent, there's no way she doesn't know. Sure, Arthur loves her, but not like he loves Merlin.

She knows that, and she supports it. Who would question a king, a queen, and a manservant, after all?

Art by @zarory, also on Instagram!

Full of Shit - a liar

Up Shit Creek without a paddle - out of luck / in a bad situation

When Shit hits the fan - a situation is about to go from bad to worse

Look like Shit - tired/exhausted/sick or especially disheveled and dirty

Oh Shit! - expletive of surprise or disbelief

Shit on a Shingle - a type of food : gravy and ground beef over toast

Shit out of Luck - something will not go your way / a situation is not in your favor

Shit-kickers - A certain type of cowboy boot or the people who wear them