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"As he left the shelter of the olive trees, the sunlight shone upon his blond hair like a crown, radiating off his white shirt like the magic that had loved him since birth."

".. “It’s different here, though,” Arthur went on. “In London, the Tower is just a relic.  A tourist destination.  This place is still full of life.  Still able to serve a purpose.  A town square for the market and meet.  Houses where people can live.  The past and the future flowing into the other.  Moving into the future, together.”"

"“Old and new, side by side,” Arthur murmured.

Merlin tucked his mobile away and moved to Arthur’s side. “What’s that?”

“It’s something I thought before.  At the Tower.”

Merlin had very carefully not been mentioning that day.  He hesitated to discuss it now. .."

"What could the world do to the Once and Future King after all?  Especially with the Child of Magic at his side?"

"Arthur shared a fond look with his reflection, then went to save his dangerous warlock from the perils of his bow tie."

"That would teach his idiot sorcerer not to hold out on him.  Bloody selfish warlock."

"Merlin bumped against Arthur’s shoulder, he was giggling so hard.

With the sound, Arthur found new purpose in their visit here."

"“So you notice the blue of my eyes, do you?” Merlin teased.

Yes, Arthur wanted to say.  I do. It reminds me of clear skies over our castle. And of the sea that summer day I had meant to die for you."

"Arthur looked over, into Merlin’s devoted gaze. “Not my kingdom.  Our kingdom.”

“I don’t want the kingdom,” Merlin said simply.  “I only want its king.”"