#tolkienlockian

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I ADORE U SM😭thank you

1. what font do you write in? do you actually care or is that just the default setting?

honestly i don’t usually care😂for my books tho i use 12 font times new roman bc im a nerd. fics use default tbh

8. if you had to write an entire story without either action or dialogue, which would you choose and how would it go?

INTERESTING. i think without dialogue. you can get a lot across in action and descriptions, but dear lord i love me some dialogue. i think it would go well tbh i love getting super descriptive and shit and that would be a fun challenge

35. what’s your favorite writing rule to smash into smithereens?

LMFAOO that you can’t start a sentence with “and.” get the fuck outta here with that shit😂i fuck that rule up ✨constantly✨

Thank you :D @tolkienlockian

Also this turned into a huge rant bc I was feeling hangry when I wrote this and I can’t talk about Arthur without talking about hwo incompetent the writers are. So uh get ready

First impression: he’s a dick obviously. Super annoying. Classic rich white boy who says “do you know who my ✨ FATHER ✨ is???” But he has this way about him that’s sort of…lessens the edge? I think it’s bc Arthur is framed as young and ignorant, so the viewer assumes taht Arthur will grow into the exact opposite of how he appears now. So when he is saying or doing something bigoted, yes it does hurt, but there is a sort of optimism there. But the general feeling of “ugh this shit again I have it suffer through before he changes”

Impression now: Arthur didn’t change much :/ at least not enough in my opinion. I genuinely think season one is the best bc of this reason. Because there are amazing moments where Arthur saves Merlin’s life and shows humility and genuine sense of justice, regardless of their religion(case in point, mordred episode). And it feels like it’s all thrown away in favor of the writers keeping him in his rich white boy persona. At least in season one, it makes sense for Arthur’s development to eb and flow a bit, but thsi is far too extreme for a satisfying narrative to happen the whole show. One step forward, two steps back. I honestly feel that if Arthur was a real person, he would have grown so much. And so I often feel like I don’t know Arthur at all, bc it seams like it’s my responsibility to pick and chose what is actually “cannon” based on what I think is probable in my opinion. Witch sucks, bc I dotn feel like I really have an impression on Arthur as a character, and more of a sense of confusion. I often end up cherrypicking the most optimistic spin on Arthur, bc I want to believe what Merlin believes as a veiwer who is supposed to root for the main character and his cause. I feel like there is a general divide among the fandom about hwat is cannon aboht arthit and what isn’t, and it’s confusing and sort of frustrating.

Favorite moment: I’d have to say favorite moment is when Arthur comforted Merlin after freya died. It shows this side of Arthur that I want to see much more of. It’s suprizing as it is heartwarming when Arthur showed so much emotional intelligence wheb he knew Merlin was upset. THIS. THIS should be why Arthur deserves Merlin’s devotion. Not jsut merlins blissful fantasies of a world where merlisn not scared of Arthur one day wanting him dead. I’m sorry Am I getting too dark? But anyways, the best part was that it was successful. Merlin smiled and laughed. He got a moment of happiness to distract him from his grief.

Idea for a story: Arthur learns about Merlin’s magic in the dragon lord ep. Think about it. Arthur overhears Merlin’s conversation with his father before he died, Arthur stays quiet about it all the way back home bc he’s so completely stunned. And it gives him ample time to thing about things, especially bc Merlin probably wouldn’t want to talk much anyway. Even though Arthur’s pretty oblivious, I think he’d know that this really isn’t the time for bringing more drama into this about merljnscmagic. When Merlin is preparing Arthur for his battle w kilgara, Merlin picks up a sword and Arthur sees how determined Merlin is and alwyas was. And Arthur tells Merlin that he knows about Merlin’s power and that he’s literally their only hope. Dragon fight same as before BUT Arthur is secretly consious during wheb melrin sends away kilgara. Boom. Done. Not only dose Arthur know about Merlin’s magic, but it is done in the most charitable way possible. Merlin will only be shown in his best and most compassionate light, showing Arthur taht Merlin is the same Merlin he alwyas was.

Unpopular option: framing Arthur getting body shamed and being told to eat less is very bad actually and I genuinely don’t care how horrible he is to be around. No one deserves that and it’s sick it was portrayed as ok to young kids watching. Same to when Merlin sexually harassed him in the aithusia episode. A lot of wierd noncon shit happens to Arthur and it’s fucking sick. No wonder he’s such a bitch to be around.

Favorate relationship: merthur, although idk if anyones suprized. It’s hard not to love the pairing tbh. Too biseuxal to not love em

How about the scene in "100" where the team finds Aaron right after Haley and Foyet's deaths (I'M SORRY, I'M IN ANGST MOOD)

See I would be mad at you for sending me this scene, but I almost sent this exact scene to @marauder-level-chaos for Del so I won't be a hypocrite.

Person A getting a phone call from Person C that their love interest, Person B, is in hospital. Bonus if Person A rushes in and starts accusing Person C of not looking after Person B.

Thank you! 💓

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Arthur looked at himself in the mirror and swallowed hard. It was a day he knew would eventually come but now it was here, Arthur questioned if he was ready. Ruling a kingdom was in his blood, it was his birthright, a future he couldn’t escape and yet Arthur felt like an imposter. Uther had been preparing Arthur for ruling since he was a child and now the time had finally come for Arthur to take his place on the throne.

Arthur was shaken from his thoughts as Merlin burst into his chambers, carrying Arthur’s chainmail and cloak with a bright grin. Arthur couldn’t understand how Merlin was so calm, how he just carried on with his duties as if this wasn’t the biggest day of the year. Truth be told, Arthur knew that the coronation wouldn’t change much for Merlin but still, he should be freaking out too, right?

Merlin walked over to Arthur and began to dress the man in silence, a small smile on his face as he pulled on the chainmail. He gently brushed a lone strand of hair from Arthur’s face before pulling back with a gentle blush. Arthur’s expression hardened and Merlin bit his lip.

“Big day.” Merlin said, moving to fetch Arthur’s cloak.

“Yeah…” Arthur murmured.

“Are you nervous?”

“What do you think, Merlin?” Arthur snapped, finally looking at the man. “Sorry, I just.. I am. I’m nervous.”

Merlin returned with Arthur’s cloak and draped it round the soon-to-be King’s shoulders. He moved to stand in front of the man and started to fasten the material.

“Arthur, you’re going to be a great King.”

“What if I’m not ready? What if I do something wrong?”

Merlin wasn’t used to seeing the Prince this vulnerable, sharing his thoughts and feelings openly but then again, it was the biggest day in Arthur’s life and Merlin smiled softly.

“You won’t do anything wrong. The people love you, you’re going to unite the lands, be the greatest King that Albion will ever know.”

“How do you know that? How can you be so sure?”

Now definitely wasn’t the time to tell Arthur about their shared destiny, about the future that Kilgarrah had spoken of, so Merlin simply placed his hands on Arthur’s shoulders and spoke softly.

“Because I know you. Arthur Pendragon, you are smart and brave and strong and… You’re exactly what Camelot needs.”

Arthur looked deep into Merlin’s eyes and saw the sincerity there, he saw how much Merlin really believed what he was saying. But then he also saw something else.. A look that Arthur couldn’t quite put his finger on.

Merlin’s hands were still on Arthur’s shoulders and he couldn’t bring himself to pull away from the man's stare. The blue of Arthur’s eyes was like an ocean Merlin wanted to drown in, the softness of his skin was pulling Merlin in.

The air felt heavy between them and Arthur’s breaths became heavier as he thought about the reality of their situation. He had realised long ago the attraction he felt towards his manservant but had never had the courage to voice such feelings, especially not when his father was alive. But now, in this moment, something changed.

Merlin watched Arthur’s face, trying to figure out what he was thinking. There was something going on behind those blue eyes and Merlin waited, giving Arthur the time he needed to work it out.

It only took a moment before Arthur breathed in and said something that Merlin would remember for all his lifetimes to come.

“I’m only all those things because I have you. I wouldn’t be who I am today.. without you, Merlin. I.. I need you.”

“You would be an even bigger clotpole without me, that’s for sure.” Merlin chuckled.

“Merlin, I need you by my side. When I’m King, I need you with me.”

“Arthur, I’ll always be here, don’t worry.”

Arthur swallowed, searching for the right words to explain what he really meant but Merlin filled the silence for them both, leaning forward and pressing a gentle kiss to Arthur’s forehead.

“I’ll always be by your side.”