So this began with this prompt from Death-Wears-Diamond-Jewellery: "I absolutley adore anything where Arthurs really angry at something and Merlin gets really scared and then Arthur realises Merlins scaredness and feels really guilty." Clearly, this took a turn somewhere, so I'll have to try that again. Hope you enjoy this one anyway!

"I can't believe you, Merlin! What is wrong with you? I mean, are you really that stupid? Magic is illegal for a reason. I swear, I am going to kill you for this."

Eyes closed, Merlin hung his head and sighed in defeat..

"Before you sentence me to death, Sire, you should know—"

"What are you talking about?"

"You… you just said…"

"What? You thought I meant literally? God no, Merlin. Gwen would have my head, not to mention what the knights would do, and it's not like Camelot has many knights to spare. No, that would be fatal."