AN: BBC owns Merlin and Doctor Who.
Random little thing I came up with...shorter than I expected. Hope you like it!
"Please, Doctor."
The TARDIS thrummed around the man in the bowtie who was leaning out her door to speak to the other man who looked older but most definitely wasn't. The younger, older-looking man had a look of desperation on his face.
For some reason, Merlin felt like what he was asking was unfair. After all, the Doctor had had to endure centuries with his own pain and loss, and Merlin was asking for a way out of experiencing the same thing. But the last of his friends were dead, and he was rather scared of what he would be like after living with his pain for who knew how long. His mouth dry, he waited for the Doctor's answer.
"Of course, Merlin. Come on in."
And just like that, he was in the TARDIS. Merlin wondered if, had he actually had to wait centuries on his own for Arthur to return, he would have been able to retain such kindness rather than turning bitter.
The Doctor adjusted his bowtie and approached the console.
"Now, I believe Arthur returns in the year 2026..."
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