Happy Independence Day for America~
It was Merlin's birthday and the King had thrown him a party. The great hall had been decorated with tapestries and ribbons. Candles cast a lovely glow. Arthur gave Merlin the seat of honor.
"What?"
Yes, Merlin was sitting in Arthur's special chair for the evening and was even permitted to drink from the royal goblet.
"I have a … royal goblet?"
Gwaine was busy passing drinks to his fellow knights. And Arthur presented Merlin with a gift wrapped carefully in red paper. Inside was the Crystal of Neahtid.
"I can't give him that!"
You just did.
"Because you made me!"