Mordred! Merlin called out mentally as he walked to his room. Where are you?
I'm training, Emrys, came the reply.
Come to Gaius's chambers, said Merlin. We need to talk.
A few minutes after he Gaius's room, Mordred walked in, covered in dirt and sweat and wearing his armor.
Merlin gestured toward a seat next to him, and Mordred walked over and sat down. They stared at each other in silence for a while.
Why did you call me? Mordred asked mentally.
Merlin looked down, ran his hand through his hair, and looked back up. Arthur knows I have magic, he said. And so do others. At Mordred's worried look, Merlin added, They don't know about you- that's actually why I wanted to talk to you. Do you feel that other people should know?
Yes. No. I don't know, replied Mordred. I like being a knight, but I am also a Druid.
I'll let you think about it, said Merlin. But keep in mind, Mordred- Arthur made me promise to protect him. If anything, or anyone, endangers him, I will make sure the threat is eliminated.
I understand, Emrys, replied Mordred. Is that all?
Yes, said Merlin.
Mordred got up and left, leaving Merlin lost in thought. Had he done the right thing?