I finally saw The Sword in the Stone. You can blame this on that.
The kitchen staff was shorthanded, so every servant was doing dishes, adding one more chore to Merlin's list.
But he was so tired.
He set the broom going in Gaius's chambers, got the dishes started, began the armor polishing itself, charmed a needle to mend Arthur's shirt, and fell asleep.
Which proved a bad idea when the crown prince entered.
"Merlin!"
The warlock awoke with a start.
"You know magic is evil! How could—"
Merlin tried not to, really he did, but he couldn't help it. He laughed.
"I'm sorry. You think sweeping floors and washing dishes is evil?"
