ayoungboy | For Your Entertainment

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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From:

ayoungboy

[YOU HAVE A DEAN.]

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

From:

royalpratness

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

From:

ayoungboy

"You're the first."

From:

likespie

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

From:

ayoungboy

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

From:

royalpratness

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

From:

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."

From:

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?"

From:

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."

From:

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."

From:

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."

From:

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.

From:

ayoungboy

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

From:

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.

From:

ayoungboy

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

From:

royalpratness

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

From:

ayoungboy

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

From:

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.

From:

ayoungboy

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

From:

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.