Brunch is a quieter affair than usual without Morgana and Leon, but Gwaine tries his damndest to make up for their absence with his own boisterous stories. Merlin takes great amusement in pretending to give his undivided attention to him. While it takes Gwaine a while to see past Merlin's antics, Arthur and Gwen catch on far quicker. This elicits a game between the two of them to see which one of them will crack first under the pressure not to laugh. Unaware that they were even playing alongside them, Lancelot loses and Percival wins. When Gwaine learns of his friend's games, he overdramatizes his offense, causing the group to break out with even more joy.
Much later, at home, Arthur lights a few candles when he reads to Merlin before they turn in for bed.
