Author's Note:
Disclaimer: I don't own Merlin.
Prompt: Compassionate. Just Arthur being nice.
9. Compassionate:
"Go," Arthur said quietly, voice soft and surprisingly gentle.
Merlin watched nervously as Arthur addressed the thief. They both knew what she was known for in the town and he tried to imagine what it would be like having to sell ones own dignity and pride in order to feed your children.
The haggard woman before them looked stricken and very very frightened.
"I'll give it back. I'm sorry, there just wasn't enough food, and my daughter is sick…"
"Take the money and go," Arthur repeated firmly, eyes locked on the ground. "Don't do it again. Next time you might not find someone so understanding."
It was times like these, when Merlin saw Arthur's feeling and connection for his people, that he knew that the prophecies of their future were coming true.