Author's Note: This is based off a deleted scene from season 3. This is just an excerpt of it though, since there weren't enough words for the full scene. If anyone hasn't seen the scene yet, then you should because it's hilariously funny. Merlin really lives out the saying "open mouth, insert foot." Anyway, any dialogue in this drabble is from that scene. I hope everyone enjoys this one!
Disclaimer: I obviously do not own Merlin, or this scene probably would have been in the show simply for the comedic value. I also do not own the dialogue in this. It too is the property of the show writers.
Chapter 32: The Opposite of Helpful
Arthur knew Merlin was dense, but this was idiotic even for him. Telling him that Uther's madness probably ran in families was somehow meant to comfort him?
"Is that supposed to make me feel better?"
Merlin, realizing the implication, tried to fix it. "Oh…Sorry…I-I didn't mean that..."
"Because if it is…It isn't working."
"…You're still young."
Arthur looked at him incredulously. Much as he hated admitting it, Merlin was usually good at cheering him up. This, however, was the opposite of helpful, and of course, Merlin being Merlin had to keep going.
"You've got years ahead of you before…"
"Merlin!"