A/N: These are two companion drabbles, so I thought I'd post them together in one chapter, instead of posting them separately. They make more sense that way :) As always, thank you so much for the positive feedback! It makes my day.
Uther Pendragon was in a terrible rage and someone would inevitably suffer if he couldn't be calmed down.
There was only one person for that, and the King happened to be in her bad books today.
She raised an eyebrow back at Gaius, laying her embroidery aside for the minute and hushing the other servants away.
"Why should I?"
Gaius thought long and hard.
"Um… For the love of Camelot?"
Igraine rolled her eyes and got to her feet, pointing an accusing finger in the face of her dear friend. "You know, one day that excuse will run out."
Arthur Pendragon was in a bad mood, throwing boots at anyone who even dared to approach him.
There was only one lady who could soothe him but she was in no mood to pander to his childish temper tantrums today.
Merlin pouted and tried to look pitiable.
Gwen rolled her eyes.
Gaius chuckled, tottered over and whispered something in Merlin's ear.
"For the love of Camelot?" Merlin suggested dubiously.
Queen Guinevere sighed. "Fine. I'll go and deal with him, as always."
Gaius chuckled to himself and shook his head, mumbling something about it working every time.