This is a little something about Merlin describing Arthur. I apologize for anyone who read this story early on. I accidentally labeled it the wrong thing, and it was bad. Sorry:( but here it is again.
A clot pole; he never listens to his servant's advice, even though, time after time, he turns out being right.
Arrogant; always thinks he's right, and can handle anything. He doesn't realize that sometimes it's okay to ask for help.
Self-serving; everything he does is for himself. Doesn't think about anyone except himself.
Bratty; he thinks servants are there to boss around and terrorize. He thinks he's god's gift to everyone and everything should just come to him.
Selfish; doesn't realize that there are starving people in the lower towns, and the food he throws away on a daily basis could feed a whole family for a week.
Dumb; his servant always has to write Arthur's speeches for him because the king claims he "doesn't have time for it," when in reality, the servant is much better at it than his king is.
Egotistical; since he's the king, he thinks everyone loves him. He gets quite a shock when his servant comes crashing into his life, with insults and comebacks that would shame even a king.
Aggravating; the long list of chores is bad enough from Gaius, from Arthur it's too much. The king thinks the servant just has nothing else better to do than wash his socks and muck out the stables.
Blind; does he not see all the times the servant has saved his royal backside? A little recognition would be nice once and a while.
Incompetent; idiot can't even dress himself properly.
Condescending; just because he's a servant doesn't make him automatically stupid. Arthur doesn't realize that a person's social standing doesn't affect their heart.
Agile; the servant has never seen someone move with such fluidity and grace.
Obnoxious; makes his presence known to everyone with a loud exclamation in various stages of inebriation at the tavern.
Childish; thinks he can order his servant around. But he will always do whatever he wants, Arthur can stick it.
Stubborn; never budges in his beliefs and ideas. Once his mind is made up, there's no changing it.
Ferocious; when he stares down enemies, with his chain mail, Camelot red cape blowing behind him, sword at his side, and a steely look in his eyes, the servant dreads the day that look will be fixed on him.
Courageous; always ready to sacrifice himself for his people. Sometimes it's called for, and other times it's not, but Arthur doesn't realize that he needs to live for his people.
Loyal; to his kingdom and to his friends. His knights always know their king has their backs.
Generous; the way he secretly slips his servant pieces of his own dinner, so he stays nourished is noticed, and appreciated.
Powerful; with the loyalty of the best knights in all the kingdoms, anyone can see that Arthur Pendragon is not someone to mess with.
Dedicated; everyday Arthur is out there, training with his knights, to make them better, and also himself.
Cautious; of every sorcerer and visiting king, just in case they betray him. He's just not cautious of the right people. Namely his family.
Prejudiced; thinks all magic is evil, because that's all he's been expose to. But the servant will make sure that will change someday.
Groggy; especially in the morning when the servant wakes him up.
Intelligent; knows exactly what to say to visiting dignitaries so he stays in their good books, and simultaneously making fun of them without their noticing. But his servant notices.
Level-headed; always cool and collected in sticky situations. Never loses his head, and comes up with a plan with the least amount of casualties.
Funny; the way he thinks he can beat the servant in the "make up weird words" game. The servant always wins that game.
Sentimental; Arthur thinks he's being secretive when he takes out his mother's old gown and holds it to his face when he's having a bad day, but the servant catches everything.
Revered; the people love their king. And so they should.
Charming; all the visiting princesses giggle behind their dainty hands when he bows low to them, and invites them on a tour of the castle. But the servant knows it's all a show, because the king has his eyes on a beautiful maid who doesn't treat him like the king he is. And he knows Arthur could use some of that in his life.
Strong; both physically and mentally. He knows what he wants, and he goes for it.
Curious; too curious for his own good. Always wants to know what his servant has been up to, where he's been, everything that doesn't need to be unearthed. But Arthur has never been a good listener.
Good ruler; he will be good for the people. They deserve a good king who has their interests at heart.
Vulnerable; he will do anything to protect the ones he loves. And that's a weakness Arthur hopes will never be exploited.
Clever; he figures out traps and plans faster than anybody the servant has ever met.
Stoic; even when his father dies, Arthur can't open up to anyone. Except his servant; who holds him as he cries.
Gentle; when he wants to be. With Gwen, the king is always smiles and soft touches. Even with his servant he can sometimes have a peaceful look on his face that says he never wants this to change. But then the servant does something stupid and the moment passes, but he can swear he saw something in his king's eyes that said they were more than just king and servant.
Playful; on hunts with just his servant's Arthur lets go, and whoops and hollers in the forest. They play tag, hide-and-seek, and for one moment, they are not king and servant, but two boys playing in the woods with not a care in the world.
Inspiring; the servant wishes he could be half the man Arthur is.
Reliable; the servant knows that when he looks behind him, the king will be there to protect and save his wayward servant.
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Arthur describing Merlin will be next.