#merlance

merlin & lancelot

Merlin constantly has to hide who he really is or he could be killed. He doesn't know what true safety feels like

And in here comes Lancelot, who doesn't even make a big deal out of it, the idea of telling someone doesn't even cross his mind. He even encourages Merlin to use his magic. He truly sees all of Merlin, sees everything that makes him up. And he finds it beautiful.

He is described as the most noble of them all but he sees everything Merlin does without thanks, with no recognition. That rant Merlin had in season 2 about not being able to sit around doing nothing since the day he arrived in Camelot without any thanks? Probably wouldn't have happened with Lancelot around. He sees all the things Merlin does and he thinks Merlin should be praised for it

Also, Merlin constantly has to save people, he even lost count just how many times he has to save Arthur's life by the beginning of season 2. And then those two met for the first time when Lancelot saved Merlin?!

From Lancelot's perspective too, he has trained so much to become a knight and he finally finds a person who believes in him?! Who believes in him so much he would commit a crime for him?! And then he finds out Merlin has magic and oh wow, this guy risks his own life so everyone else would life on a regular basis. He needs a break, like clearly. And Merlin inspires him to be the best version of himself he can be