The first time he met the Magus of Flowers was, and that was something Shirou was quite sure, extraordinary. Waking up one day to a trail of flowers sprouting at random around their little home; coming face-to-face with a white haired individual, and finding Saber fast asleep next to him.
That was the rather …interesting first meeting between him and Merlin. The magus proceeded to prod him with his staff and -once Shirou and him were a hallway down - swiveled around him, all the while not saying a single word.
Once finished, Merlin spoke up. "I see… so you are the fellow that has ensnared the heart of the King."
Shirou nodded warily.
"Hmm…" Merlin eyed Shirou again, "certainly, Artoria has good taste."
His eyes narrowed. "But hurt her feelings, and you'll feel the consequences."
"I would never-"
Merlin held up his hand, silencing him. "I can hear Artoria waking, so I'll leave you be."
"Why? Don't you want to meet her?" His voice sounded confused, but the Magus shook his head. "I'm afraid not yet. I'd like to see this dream for a little while longer. Till next time, Shirou. And go back to sleep for a little while longer."
Sorry for the delay again, so have two chapters!