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10th January

Dear Diary,

The feast wasn't as terrible as I anticipated, the entertainment was almost entertaining!

Also Merlin made an idiot out of himself, which I always enjoy. The food was good, there was plenty of mead and the speeches didn't drag on for too long, I suspect Lord Godwyn finds them as tedious as I.

I'm going on a hunt now. That will please Merlin.

That evening...

The hunt didn't go too well this afternoon, must have been off our game.

I blame Merlin. He was sulking all afternoon, and then he wandered off! I really don't know why I keep him. He is a useless servant. Well- I mean, he has always been there (annoying me) when I needed him, and occasionally he even seems wise. I will never understand that.

But, yes, Merlin understands me better than anyone else I know. And he is loyal. He can be good company too sometimes...and listens to me. He also stands in as an excellent target when I'm training!

But he really is the most truly appalling servant, I mean, what other King has hair that looks like it was cut by a child, scuffed up boots, dented armour and can never count on regular meals?

Anyway, whilst Merlin was sulking, the Knights and I (okay mostly Gwaine and I) decided to play a prank on him. (This may have been the main reason for our unsuccessful hunt)

Percival, Elyan Lancelot, Leon and I hid down a small valley that ran parallel to the path. (I hate to think what my Father would do if he heard of a King behaving in such a way)

Gwaine then smeared some dirt on his clothes and ran up to where Merlin was sulking (Turns out he was skipping stones by a river or something)

Almost hysterical, Gwaine shouted that we'd been attacked and for Merlin to come quickly.

When he got to the pathway we all jumped out on him. Well, you should have seen his face! I think he nearly cried!

I know it's not how a King should behave, God Merlin reminded me of that! Several times. But it life gets so dull here in the castle; making speeches and attending feasts are the least of my worries. There is so much mundane paper work to do! I miss being a Prince and going out on patrols every week, and messing around with the Knights. I needed a break; even if it was at Merlin's expense.

Anyhow, I think the Knights felt bad because they offered to take Merlin for a drink at the Tavern tonight. They invited me too but I can't go; too many people would recognise me and it wouldn't be as fun for them.

Not to mention the stacks of papers I have to read through, if I'm honest, I don't know (or care) what half of them are even about.

Speaking of these papers, I should go.

10 Minutes later...

Kill. Me. Now.

10 Minutes later...

Right I'm off to the tavern.

A/N: Thanks for reading :) I'm not sure if I should carry on with long diary entries or short ones... any ideas? Please review and let me know what you think :D