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Chapter 3: Well-Deserved Smugness
"Did you and Gwen enjoy your time alone?"
"It's none of your business Merlin."
"Come on. It's not easy lying to the king you know. He already thinks I have a mental deficiency. Every time I lie for you, I just make it worse. You should be thanking me."
Arthur's glare remained, but he was fighting off a smile now. Merlin had decided to do a favor for his friends, and allowed them to have a day together. Arthur appreciated it, but it wouldn't do to let Merlin know that. He was already far too smug.
"Just shut up Merlin."
