Tag to The Coming of Arthur, Part 2.

Everyone else had explained their decision. And Merlin had a million reasons to support him.

You're my destiny.

You'll be a great king.

I'm waiting on you to change things.

I believe in you.

You've saved me.

You're my best friend.

He could have named every reason Arthur deserved his loyalty or even why he could have it anyway.

But he had already heard: great warrior, good friend, born leader. He didn't need to hear it again.

So Merlin said what he did need to hear.

"I don't really fancy it."

Nothing's changing Arthur.

"You don't have a choice."

Thanks.