AW/ And the conclusion.
Characters: Arthur, Merlin
Truth
"Anyone with Magic can never be trusted."
"Of course, Sire." The lie caught in his throat, and for a moment he thought he would suffocate around it. But he swallowed, and it passed.
"The worst part is… If she'd only come to me… Maybe…" Arthur sighed, turning his back on the darkening window. "You'd never lie to me like that, Merlin." he said with absolute trust and confidence.
Inside, Merlin's heart cracked. Carefully schooling his face into a mask of a smile, he answered, "You can trust me, Arthur."
The Prince smiled, reassured, while inside Merlin broke beneath the weight.