"Don't say a word, okay?"
Merlin watched as Arthur crawled underneath the bed, while at the same time, Nimueh climbed up the tower.
"Are you alright, Merlin? You look a little spooked..."
"I am perfectly fine, mother, just tired." He assured her.
"Alright, dear." She put down the basket she was carrying, setting the contents on the table. "I am going to Avalon tomorrow. I'll leave enough food for the next week."
"Thank you, mother." Merlin glanced at his bed for a moment. "I do hope you have a safe journey."
"Of course, Merlin and if I do get attacked, just a little magic will do the trick."
"Yes, mother." He smiled at her, forgetting about the ban on magic that Arthur had told him about.
"I have to go now, but I'll be back soon, my son." Nimueh walked over to the window, waiting for Merlin to let his hair down.
"Yes, Mother. And I shall keep practicing while, as always."
"Good." Nimueh started to climb out the window.
Merlin waited for her to disapear into the woods until he turned around.