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.

Comments

[ayoungboy]

"How true," Merlin laughs a little. "Wouldn't stop hounding me about my tricks."

[royalpratness]

"I bet. I guess traveling is definitely one of the perks of your job then. Most people who are born here never set foot out of England." Arthur walks up to a bench in front of the house, sitting down on it.

[ayoungboy]

"I suppose. Traveling is for the wealthy." Merlin doesn't say it bitterly; it's fact. Most people just don't have the money, or the inclination to leave a place where they have their livelihood.

[royalpratness]

"I always hate going anywhere by boat. I wish there was a faster way." Arthur muses, gesturing for Merlin to sit down with him.

[ayoungboy]

Merlin does, smiling gently. "Maybe flying by magic?"

[royalpratness]

Arthur's eyes widen at the idea. "Would that work?"

[ayoungboy]

"I can levitate you, can't I?" Merlin teases. "I believe so, yes."

[royalpratness]

"You believe? Have you never tried it?"

[ayoungboy]

"No." Merlin shrugs. "I don't suppose I've ever had anywhere to go."

[royalpratness]

"We need to try this out once you've fully recovered." Arthur smiles excitedly.

[ayoungboy]

Merlin laughs a little and nods. "Sure, Arthur. Least I can do for your kindness."

[royalpratness]

"I'm glad that I'm in a position to be able to help you." Arthur gently nudges his elbow against Merlin's arm.

[ayoungboy]

"Thank you," Merlin says again, smiling gently. "Really. I'll find some way to repay you."

[royalpratness]

"Oh but you already do. My life is terribly boring. Meeting you is the most exciting thing that has happened to me... ever, actually."

[ayoungboy]

"Oh, I doubt that. You could do anything you wanted, Arthur."

[royalpratness]

"Hardly." He sighs. "I own most of the land in this county. It's my duty to stay here and oversee everything, make sure that none of the people living here go hungry."

[ayoungboy]

"You could take a vacation." Merlin suggests, though it appears he didn't know of Arthur's duties.

[royalpratness]

"Vacation." Arthur laughs. "I don't think I've ever been on vacation before."

[ayoungboy]

"No? No beautiful summer home?"

[royalpratness]

"No, no beautiful summer home." The thought of getting one never even occurred to him. "Maybe I'll spend a few months at the sea side next year."

[ayoungboy]

"That would be nice. Sounds like you deserve it." Merlin smiles.

[royalpratness]

"I think I do." Arthur smiles back at him. "It's getting a bit chilly. Let's go back inside." He gets and offers Merlin his arm.

[ayoungboy]

"Leading my around like a lady," Merlin laughs, but he accepts Arthur's arm gratefully.

[royalpratness]

"If you'd prefer to crawl back on your own, just say it." Arthur teases, leading Merlin back inside and up the stairs. "I have some business to attend to but I'll drop by again later today."

[ayoungboy]

"Ah, shut it." Merlin makes a face at him. "Thank you. Is there anything I can do while I rest to help out?"