For Your Entertainment

[ayoungboy]

The circus comes into town in the late afternoon. It's a quiet caravan, but the whispers start immediately. It's not a regular circus. This one - this is the Camelot circus. One of the most esteemed traveling acts in the country, and not for the faint of heart. This one has a flaming sword eater and a terrifying magician.

A few brave people try to peek at the preparations, but once the big tent is up, all that can really be seen are food stands being set up, and a few podiums for acts unknown. Everything else is hidden from view. You want to see? Come buy a ticket.

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[royalpratness]

Arthur only just manages to suprpess his instinct to throw the fork onto the floor. "Nice."

[ayoungboy]

[YOU HAVE A DEAN.]

Merlin winks and the flame goes out. "Glad you liked it."

yes but you already knew that xD you said you have a human impala ;)

[royalpratness]

Arthur smiles, nodding. "I find you quite fascinating, to be honest."

I did? xD Would you like to play with him at some point?

[ayoungboy]

"You're the first."

sure! :)

[likespie]

"Now that can't possibly be true." Arthur frowns. "People with your abilities are very rare, to say the least."

We could hit up a meme if you like!

[ayoungboy]

Merlin shrugs a little. "You're the first to invite me to dinner."

sounds good to me :) I don't have that much time this weekend but maybe next week?

[royalpratness]

"Really?" Arthur honestly has a very hard time believing that. "Well, that's their loss." He smiles. "I think you're excellent company."

Aaaand I had no time xD Pick any meme you like! Or we could set something up in a journal. I haven't

[ayoungboy]

[seen the new episodes yet so shhhhhh...]

"You're a very queer man, Arthur Pendragon," Merlin laughs, beaming. "But I thank you kindly for your hospitality."

ugh, I'm afraid we have to postpone this ;_; sorry, I'm ridiculously busy

[royalpratness]

((atm x_x I'm working 12 hours a day and I'm glad that I can keep up with the rp threads I got right now))

At Merlin words, Arthur almost chokes on his water. He knows that Merlin meant 'queer' in a different sense but he can't help but wonder if he's really that obvious. He barely manages to school his face back into a friendly expression. "You're welcome." To change the topic, he quickly asks. "How long will you be staying here?"

Aw hun, it's okay <3 I can wait as long as I need too ;) No stress!

[ayoungboy]

"Ah, I'm not sure. As long as business keeps...but then, depending on how fast winter rolls in, we may stay for the season."

thanks <3 juggling my part time job and the phd atm is rather stressful x_x

[royalpratness]

"Really?" Arthur is delighted as it was not what he was expecting. "I would have thought that you never stayed longer than a week at the same place."

Oh gosh hun, I understand <3

[ayoungboy]

"We don't, usually, but no one wants to come see the circus when they have to freeze their arse off." Merlin laughs. "We always camp in the winter."

<3

[royalpratness]

"That's a good point." Arthur nods. "Though I have to say, it must get pretty cold in those tents during winter." He frowns, not liking the idea of anybody, let alone Merlin, having to live like that.

[ayoungboy]

"Oh, certainly." Merlin nods. "Freezing."

[royalpratness]

Arthur clears his throat. "This might sounds a bit rushed, considering that we've only just met, but if you want, you could stay here for the winter. Not for free, obviously. You'd have to help out in the stables." Arthur guesses that Merlin won't earn any money if he stays at the circus' winter quarters.

[ayoungboy]

"Stay...here?" Merlin blinks, surprised. "No, of course, I'd have to earn my keep...are you sure?"

[royalpratness]

"Yes, I'm sure. This house is way too big anyway. It'd be nice to have someone else around." Arthur smiles reassuringly.

[ayoungboy]

Merlin bites his lip. "...can I think about it?"

[royalpratness]

"Yes, of course." Still smiling, Arthur finishes the rest of his meal and rings a small bell which causes Alice to show up to clear the table.

[ayoungboy]

"Thank you. This is...a lot." Merlin smiles softly at Arthur. "You're very kind."

[royalpratness]

More like very lonely, Arthur thinks. "Would you like to see the gardens?" The sun is already setting outside but there should be enough time for a tour.

[ayoungboy]

"Sure," Merlin smiles. "I should get back before dark."

[royalpratness]

"Of course." Arthur smiles and gets up, leading Merlin through a door which leads into the sitting room and finally into the large garden.

[ayoungboy]

"Wow." Merlin's eyes widen as he takes in the flowers.

[royalpratness]

"It's quite beautiful, isn't it?" Arthur smiles, stepping onto the grass. "My mother loved it."