A/N: Sorry about the delay on this one, guys- and that it's such a simple one (it seemed much longer in my head). Today's my day off so I couldn't use the internet at work *is now hanging out in Panera*. My home internet won't be back up until next Saturday at the earliest :/ Anyway, Happy Solstice everybody. *leaves to weep*
"You didn't have to do this, you know."
Lancelot grunted noncommittally, continuing to lead the way.
"I know the solstice has significance for you. You shouldn't be subject to the nobles' rowdy Christmas celebrations instead of practicing your beliefs."
Camelot had been flooded with visitors gathering to celebrate the holiday, though it had little if any meaning to them aside from an excuse to feast and make merry. It had only been due to Lancelot's intervention that Merlin had escaped a night of serving wine and escorting drunken highborn. How the knight had managed to persuade Arthur to let him off for the evening the warlock would never know.
"Here," Lancelot stopped, sweeping aside some bracken to reveal a hidden clearing where druids were already gathering.
Merlin paused, "I'm sure you'd be more than welcome to join us."
"Thank you," the other man smiled, "but I am a Christian."
The servant nodded, "Then I wish you a Merry Christmas- thank you, my friend."
"Happy Solstice, Merlin."