In case you couldn't tell, I kind of gave up on the 100 words thing. Callum is from the story Don't Let Me Go, by Kylechan1788. I don't own him, he's not mine.

Disclaimers are for scrubs like me who don't own things.


When Arthur prepared to raise Merlin to nobility in the interest of certain romantic proceedings, he of course had to prepare Merlin himself to play the part.

As such, he and the knights spent several weeks off and on teaching Merlin how to dance formally for banquets and such. Merlin, being Merlin, was as clumsy as ever, his dancing skill depending wholly on the skill of his partner and their attitude towards him.

Lancelot led Merlin carefully, avoiding injury and making him seem not completely incompetent.

Gwaine dragged Merlin around the floor so flightfully that Merlin could barely keep his feet under him, let alone step on his partner.

Arthur was a tender helpful partner, calming Merlin enough for him to relax into the steps and almost enjoy himself.

Leon was a gentle instructing partner, receiving a few bruises but giving valuable input so as to lessen the number of bruises Merlin gave over time.

Elyan channeled his inner Gwen and became flustered and embarrassed, stepping on Merlin as often as Merlin stepped on him.

Percival taught firmly and solidly, his no-nonsense manner leaving no room for error, but also no room for relaxation.

The knight Callum, who had always sucked up to Uther at Arthur's expense and been generally mean to him and Merlin both, treated the task as a rather unpleasant chore. He walked away the most damaged and sore of any of Merlin's partners. Merlin walked away with a pointedly innocent look on his face to show how unintentional it had been every time he stepped on Callum or miraculously managed to knee him anywhere within reach.


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