A little more serious than Friendly, but the sequel to it nevertheless.
Arthur squinted against the sun as he pushed himself up.
"I put off waking you as long as possible. Thought you could use time to recover. Drink this."
Arthur eyed the cup warily before turning his suspicious gaze to Merlin.
"Don't ask what's in it. It's Gaius' concoction.
Arthur felt his eyes screw shut as he downed it.
"Time?"
"Noon. The council meeting's been postponed, Leon's with the knights, and Gwen will see you this evening, but now someone's coming to visit your father."
Arthur figured then that Merlin could teach him a thing or two about being a friend.
