With crossed arms, Arthur glared at Merlin. The warlock bowed his head.
Gwen smacked Arthur's arm.
"Arthur Pendragon! This man has been nothing but loyal to you! Stop acting as if he were some sort of traitor!"
The knights murmured agreement.
"Oh, come on!" Arthur gestured exasperatedly towards Merlin. "He broke the law! How am I the bad guy?"
Gwen and the knights glared. Merlin trembled.
Arthur rolled his eyes as he swallowed a lump in his throat.
"Yes, well… oh, don't look at me like that, Merlin! We'll figure it out, just… stop making me feel so damn guilty!"
