A?N: Not my favorite one I've written, but I do love me some Gwaine. ;)

Drabble 12: How It Is

Arthur and the knights rode off to battle, as it was their duty to fight for their kingdom and defend the people.

"You alright, Gwaine?" Lancelot asked, seeing his fellow knight swaying a bit on the horse. Gwaine gave him a lopsided grin.

"Sure, mate."

"You've been drinking," Arthur said with a knowing half-smile.

"Really, Gwaine?" Leon asked in disbelief.

"This is an important battle. If it doesn't go as planned… ugh, I can't believe you're drunk," Lancelot scoffed, in his familiar holier-than-thou voice.

"Come on, you'd be worried if I wasn't." Gwaine hiccupped. "It would be terribly out of character."