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    Merlin’s been in love with Lance for years, but he hasn’t had much experience dating and he wants to figure out the ins and outs of dating before Lance comes back into his life. Cue Arthur and his manwhoring ways, ready and willing to show Merlin the ropes.

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    29 Mar 2026

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    Merlin leant back in his chair. “Well, I guess if it’s you vouching for him, I can at least meet him. And you’re sure he needs a flatmate?”

    Gwen smiled brightly. “He does, really. And Morgana thinks—well, never mind that. Shall I give him your number?”

    “Might as well do,” Merlin said. “I mean, it’s not like my situation can possibly get any worse.”

    Merlin really should have known better than that, by now. His situation could always get worse.

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    Merlin's got no flatmate, no stipend, and nowhere else to turn. Enter Arthur, who's a bit of a mess himself. Who knows ... it just might work.

    Title from "We Can Be Anything" by Baby Queen

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    29 Mar 2026

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    “Sometimes,” Uther said, leaning forward, “no matter how strong you are alone, you will need someone else by your side. Someone who will make your days easier.” He looked at Merlin expectantly. “Do you understand what I’m suggesting?”

    “… You want us to… visit more often?”

    “No!” cried Uther.

    “No,” Merlin echoed, shaking his head.

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    Merlin doesn’t want to think about his relationship with Arthur, because there is nothing to think about. His relationship with his friend/boss/blond jerk whose life he happened to save when they first met, is completely normal. The people in his life disagree.

    AKA “5 times the people around Merlin try to tell him something + 1 time Merlin tells Arthur something” (though not strictly structured as such)

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    29 Mar 2026

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