The Difference

Merlin remembers when Arthur knighted them. Commoners – men Uther would never have knighted. Lancelot, a man of honour. Gwaine, the rogue who'd saved his life. Percival. Elyan.

He grins.

In the beginning, he would never have guessed that Arthur the prat would become the man standing before him. That Arthur who threw knives at servants would become Arthur, the Once and Future King.

"Merlin!" He ducks and the goblet hits the wall instead. "I thought I told you to get my breakfast!"

Muttering under his breath, he leaves. Arthur can pretend all he wants. He knows that there's a difference.