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Needless to say, Hunith was surprised when she opened the door of her cozy hut to see the King of Camelot himself outside the door. This was evident by the, “Oh my!” That flew past her lips when she recognized him.
Luckily, he didn’t seem offended and instead smiled. “May I come in Hunith?”
Hunith nodded, stepping back and opening the door wider to allow Arthur in. “Is something wrong? Is Merlin okay?” She asked, obviously worried for her only son.
Arthur quickly shook his head though, easing the worry. “Merlin is fine. Please, do not worry.” Arthur took a seat at the head of the table. A very kingly thing to do indeed. “I actually came here to talk to you about Merlin.”
Hunith’s eyebrows raised up in question. She wasn’t sure what he had to ask. She did hope that Merlin wasn’t in trouble; the last she heard Merlin and Arthur were quite good friends. Merlin was gifted the role of court sorcerer and given a room in the castle close to Arthurs. She was even offered a home in Camelot but she denied it; not wanting to feel out of place.
Arthur smiled at Hunith before taking her hands into his. “Hunith, I’m sure you are aware of my affections for your son.” Hunith was not aware but okay.
“I’d like to ask for his hand in marriage.”
Hunith must have looked how she felt. Completely and utterly shocked. “Were you not aware of mine and Merlin’s relationship?”
Hunith shook her head, “I was not. Not that I have anything against it. I’m just… well, lets go with surprised.”
Arthur nodded but was silent as he waited for an answer.
Hunith tilted her head at him, “You will take care of him?”
Arthur nodded, “I will put him above all else.” Hunith chuckled, a motherly smile covering her face.
“I’m not sure he’ll like that idea very much… but I do.” Hunith squeezed one of Arthur’s hands.
“I give you my blessing. Please send me a message soon of the wedding date. I’d love to be there.”
Arthur nodded, a huge smile taking over his face as he stood.
“I must ride back to Camelot befor Merlin gets suspicions. He already didn’t like me going off by myself.”
Hunith nodded and kissed Arthur on the cheek before he rode off. Only a day later a message was dropped at her door.