*Note: I'm American so don't get mad at me if I don't know anything about British stores!*

((This Fic takes place modern day UK, where Arthur has recently been resurrected, because he will soon be needed.))

*Also Note: Merlin has no beard in this fic, but he is his old self.*

"Welcome to Marks & Spencer, if you need anything please locate the customer service desk in the front of the store, otherwise, have a nice day!"

Merlin smiled at the friendly announcement he hears every time he comes into the shop. It was a comfort to know that they care enough to greet their customers, even if it was automated. At least the thought counts.

He looked over at Arthur, who had heard the same greeting and had jumped at the sound.

"Don't worry, Arthur. It's just an intercom. It's nothing to be afraid of," Merlin tried to explain to the shaken Arthur, who was reluctant to move any further into the store now. "Now come on, we need to get you some clothes of your own."

They moved through the store, heading towards the Men's clothes section. As the approached it, Arthur looked worriedly at the clothes that Merlin seemed to be guiding him towards.

"What are those? They do not look like clothes fit for a king!" He announced loudly at Merlin, catching the eyes of all of the people around them. "I will not wear these rags!"

"Shhhhhh!" Merlin glared at Arthur. "You can't be like that! No one knows who we are. There are others that people know to be as royals, and you are not one of them. Just come and try on some of these clothes, and stop being such a prat."

Merlin grabbed a few t-shirts and a few pairs of jeans that he thought might fit Arthur, then headed back to the dressing room, pulling resurrected and completely clueless once and future king behind him.

"Okay, not go in this changing room, lock the door behind you, and try these on. If you can't figure something out, let me know." Merlin directed Arthur, pushing him into the family changing room, just in case Arthur needs help.

Merlin waited a few minutes, then heard Arthur struggling.

"Merlin! These pants are too itchy!" Arthur came out holding the jeans and wearing no pants or any sort of undergarment.

"Arthur! Get back in the dressing room, right now!" Merlin said forcefully, his face flushing bright red of embarrassment. The employees looked at them both in confusion.

"Sorry," Merlin stuttered, "My friend here, he's, um... he's not.. he's mentally handicapped. I'm so sorry. I'll be right back, make sure he doesn't come out of the dressing room?"

The employee closest to them, "Edward" according to his name tag, managed to nod as Merlin ran to grab Arthur some undergarments.

When Merlin got back, he entered the dressing room Arthur was in and opened the pack of boxers he had grabbed. He helped Arthur put them on since Arthur didn't even know what they were. Merlin proceeded to demonstrate how to fasten the jeans by unfastening his own and redoing them as an example.

Once Arthur got the clothes on and they figured out that the clothes worked well, they grabbed his other clothes(which were a little bit too medieval), and went to the food section of the store. As they were walking through the store, Arthur just stared in awe at the people around them. He couldn't believe the weird shelving, packaging, and Merlin had to stop and explain what things were on many occasions. Never before had he seen so many new things. Only people in the castle would be able to get new things back when he was king.

When they got to the food, Merlin grabbed a cart to put everything in. Arthur, of course, was confused on what a cart was.

"It's just a metal contraption that people use to put stuff in so they don't have to carry everything." Merlin explained, barely paying attention to what he was saying.

Arthur took it all in. The store, the cart, the people, even the packaging of the food, although food was something a lot more familiar to him. He never thought that things could change so much. Although it had been a long time since his demise.

Once Merlin had grabbed all the food they needed, they went up to the checkout. Merlin had Arthur help him put things onto the conveyor belt, but of course first he had to explain that a conveyor belt "was just a contraption that helped the cashier reach the items". Merlin paid for the new clothes and the food, but not before he explained the idea of money to Arthur, all the while getting weird stares from people who were confused on why he had to explain everything.

They were heading towards Merlin's car, when again they heard the voice.

"Thank you for stopping. Have a great day!"

Arthur jumped again, but was not as frightened as when they came in.