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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 15:11:15 GMT -5
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He had faith in her, and perhaps it was a weakness for him to never learn but with Guinevère, things were different. One could not choose their family, but they could choose the ones to be with. And, they had chosen each other. "Thank you," he breathed, knowing he needed to say the word that he perhaps had never truly expressed before. "For never giving up." On him. On them. "For waiting." All those years she waited. "For . . . choosing to be with me." All that she had been through, that they had been through, resulted in where they were now. Deeply in love. Strongly united. And prepared to face any foe and husband and wife. As if to solidify that, he leaned forward to kiss her again, letting the strength of his words seep into the embrace.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 15:05:54 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur belatedly heard her say his name; feel her touch. He felt . . . numb. His heart ached with every beat. Was it not bad enough that Morgana had done this to him? Why did his father have to keep such lies too? He didn't even know what to say in this moment as he just stared at him. Usually, he would ask how he was. How his day progressed. Whether there were any improvements. But tonight, all he could do was stare at the broken man, feeling conflicted. The urge to strike him like last time was not as strong.
But, Arthur wished he could confront him. Wished he could have a conversation with him about it. Yet it seemed . . . his father was in no state to do so. And that hurt even more. Arthur's jaw clenched, knowing he was just staring at him, and that Guinevère was waiting. Unlike his father, he could not keep secrets from the people he loved. As easy as it was for them to keep things from him. He knew he would have to confront Merlin at some point to, but not right now. Not until he could get a better handle of his emotions. "So many lies," Arthur said, thinking out loud. "They spread like a disease." He hadn't even realize that tears had reformed in his eyes. "And infect those around." Nor did he realize when one of those tears made it's way down his cheek.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 15:01:00 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Once the kiss had ended, he wrapped his arms around Guinevère in a hug, holding her, basking in the relief that she was safe. That she was home. Drawing back, he heard her words as a soft smile formed on hi slips. Everyone did indeed see. "Good," he answered simply, as if it was no big issue. As if it didn't matter . . . and it didn't. He was done hiding his feelings for Guinevère. His had knighted non noble men. And now, he wished to proclaim his love for Guinevère, regardless of the fact that she was a blacksmith's daughter. His father had been the reason he had not before, but there would be no more hiding.
He knew that Guinevère was cautious, for even in the castle she had spoke of how they would see . . . but now, it went beyond the knights. Whoever roamed in the courtyard would have witnessed it and truthfully, it felt as if a weight had been lifted. To be open with his feelings, to show that he held no shame for who he loved . . . it was all he had ever wanted. "Let them see," he added on, before leaning forward for another light kiss. Drawing back, the smile upon his lips reformed. "Come, you must be exhausted," he told her, offering his arm for her to take. The houses in the city were ruined so it would take time to clean them up. He wanted Guinevère to rest, to eat, to just be comfortable, especially after the ordeal she too had been through.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 13:33:03 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur had lost track of time. He'd confined himself to his chambers, telling all others that he was not to be disturbed. He'd locked the doors, not wanting to see anyone as he processed what he had been told. It was not the first time he had been told it, and it was not the first time he had believed it. But this time . . . he knew it was the truth. His uncle had moved here to help support Arthur as he assumed the role of acting king, and he had told him. Told him, of the truth about his birth. Last time, it had been Morgause, using memories of his mother to manipulate him. But this time . . . what reason did Agravaine have to lie? It was his sister and . . . she was dead, because of magic.
Arthur had not even realized until well after that he had been crying. Tears that fell for what Morgana had done, her betrayal. Tears for the lies his father had told. Tears . . . for the loss of his mother. Now knowing it was so much worse. She was dead because of magic. Arthur was here because of magic. What deemed it evil? What deemed it good? The conflict made his heart ache. He had thought it bad enough that he kept Morgana's true birth from them but now . . . there were more lies that were unravelling and Arthur could not ignore them. It may have been hours that had passed but eventually,
Arthur rose to his feet and left his room. Determination was on his face, and he ignored all voices that tried to get his attention as he made his way down the halls. It was night, most would be asleep and . . . he was going to confront of his father. He had to. And, his father was not the only one he was going to confront. For after Agravaine had told him, Arthur spoke to Gaius and he had found out even more disturbing news. That Agravanie and Uther were not the only ones who knew the truth.
But right now, it was his father who was foremost on Arthur's mind. He went without stopping, entering the king's chambers right away, closing the door behind him. Marching towards him and then . . . Arthur froze. His eyes just lay on his father who had fallen asleep in his chair, staring out the window. The man who had lied to him his entire life and yet . . . seeing him in this state, still hurt. How naive Arthur must be; how foolish, how stupid, how . . . weak. To not even be able to confront his father in his lies. Morgana had broken his heart, killed his spirit. What good would come of this? Yet, the anger and hurt was so strong in the prince . . . and he didn't know how to channel his emotions. Where to channel them. The only thing that made him stop staring at his father, was the movement in the room, realizing, that Guinevère was in there too.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 13:03:02 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur liked the sound of that. That fate, was what brought them together. That they were meant to be. "As do I," he told her, wanting her to know that he shared that belief. He often thought of these what if questions, so it did provide him comfort, to hear her say that she would not have been with him. It was so strange . . . that one night had changed so much. That after a year of Lancelot and Guinevère both being in Camelot, nothing had happened. Not until that night -- an assumption Arthur made. "I once thought, that you had, settled for me." Such thoughts had been strong in his mind after what he witnessed. "That I was a convenient choice." Because he was there. Because he had not left. Unlike Lancelot. "But I know . . . there was nothing convenient about us," he said with a huff of breath, as if a sound of amusement though it lacked joviality. His words held truth.
There was nothing convenient about their situation. So many obstacles had been in their way. So much -- so many -- had tried to tear them apart. He leaned forward, his forehead touching hers as he closed his eyes. "We fought so much, endured so much, to be together." And despite saying that everything they had being gone . . . well, he didn't mean it. He believed in the depth of his heart that this love, was not something that was secondary. "And all I ever wanted . . . all I ever want, is for you to be happy." It had been part of what had hurt; that she had not spoken to him before hand about any worries, doubts, uncertainties. Had she told him, he would have offered to postpone the wedding or if she wanted, call it off. "Against all odds, we are here, together. And we are stronger for it." Because their relationship had not been easy. So many times they thought they could not be together. So many times they were apart -- physically and emotionally. But now, they had a bond, a strength that was unlike any other and as Guinevère said . . . this was where they were meant to be.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 2:47:53 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT She didn't know either. He wasn't certain if that was better or worse. He remembered every word she'd said to him that night in the throne room. Telling him that she loved him. That he was everything to her. Yet, telling him that he had been overwhelmed when seeing Lancelot was alive. It wasn't until she spoke of how even if Lancelot was alive . . . she'd still want to be here with him. Was it true? Arthur trusted her, wanted to believe it and if she said it . . . then surely, it must be true. Yet, he could not help but think. Think of all the potential what if scenarios. What if Lancelot had never left. What if he had not taken his own life.
"You would?" He asked softly. He paused for a moment, needing to clarify. "I do not doubt your love for me Guinevère," he began. He knew that much. That she loved him. Such emotions could not be faked. But he had just believed . . . she loved another above him. "But I had found myself thinking . . . what if he never left after escaping Hengist? Or what if . . . when I had banished him, he too left." With her. What would have happened? Would nothing have happened between them? Arthur knew he would have banished Lancelot rather than execute him. He could not kill a friend, no matter what they had done to him. Speaking these questions, made him realize just how strongly he had been carrying them in the time that she was gone. Have set them deep to rest, until now.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 2:38:09 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère & e Note: Better layout coming soon! AU Where Elyan doesn't know about Arthur and Guinevère! Takes place after Queen of Hearts! for the love OF CAMELOT This was not exactly how Arthur had intended this to go -- not that he was complaining. Guinevère had told him that her brother was working late at the forge, and Arthur had intended to meet her to just . . . talk. To spend time with her. After recent events of nearly losing her, he found himself more . . . emotional than usual. His father had to believe that his feelings for Guinevère were the result of an enchantment and while they both knew that was not true, it still made things more difficult. Yet, the promise of waiting for each other truly solidified their relationship. He had declared his love for her in the throne room -- even if others believed it was the result of magic. And while he had said he loved her, now he was most certainly showing it.
One thing had led to another, and that had led Guinevère to be on her kitchen table. And Arthur, standing there in front of her, standing between her legs. Their lips moved against each others, need, passion, desperation even in the heated embrace as he kissed her with fervent desire. He had hiked up her dress enough to gain access to her, and was already working on unlacing his trousers with one hand, while his other went to the back of her dress to pull the laces of that. In the process, he had knocked over a vase, hearing it smash to the ground and assuming the flowers pilled with it. Turning his head a little he glanced at the broken item. "Sorry," he breathed, though didn't really care in the moment about it, and immediately occupied his lips once more as he kissed her neck, teasing the skin and starting to finally feel her dress loosen.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 2:26:41 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT She claimed that he was a good man, yet good men did not get betrayed by those they held most dear. Surely. He knew it must be something in his actions. Something that repulsed others to such an extent. He didn't know what. Perhaps he never would. He just . . . hoped the lies would stop. That no one else he was close to would tell lies. Would do things that made him question their feelings, whatever the nature of them may be. His eyes remained on her when she moved to the floor to kneel with him, taking in her words and saying that she would never forgive herself.
"I have forgiven you," he told her. And it wasn't until this moment, that he realized he had never said those words before. Forgiveness had been implied when he proposed to her for the second time. But he had never actually spoken such words. He had felt them . . . because otherwise, he would never have been able to marry her if he had not forgiven her. So nor did he want her own lack of forgiveness to burden her. "I just . . . " He didn't know what. The feelings that night had drew within him. The doubts it had brought forth. Had it happened more than once? If so, how many times?
He knew it didn't, or shouldn't matter now. But thinking of that night, had him thinking of all the emotions and thoughts that had arisen because of them. He took a slow breath, knowing that this was another question that had forever burned upon him. He had asked her that night that if she had worries, and doubts . . . yet she claimed she had neither. "Guinevère, I wish I knew why." Why she had done it. So that he could fix it. So that he could understand her actions. So that he would know where they . . . where he had went wrong. So that he could make sure to never make her unhappy for even a moment, where as he had in the past to the point where she had felt the need for another man's arms upon her. He had gone wrong, somewhere. And he just . . . desperately wished he knew where and how.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 2:01:12 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT She told him that there was nothing he needed to apologize for, but he knew he did. Walking away was never the solution. They were stronger together. How many times had she told him such? And he knew it was true. She was his everything, and he didn't want to give her any reason to doubt that. Desperately hoping that she didn't now, because the past had returned to haunt them and well . . . he hadn't exactly taken it well.
He felt her hand on his shoulder and her touch would always provide him with a great comfort. A softness. A warmth that coursed through his body, regardless of where his emotions lay. "I love you, Guinevère," he told her, feeling that right now, that was one of the most important things to say. "That will never change." He needed her to know that too. That he did not love her any less, or was uncertain of his feelings when learning of the bracelet; when thinking back to the past. But . . . he also knew he had to ask the question.
A question that was forever on his mind. Since Morgana's betrayal. Since Agravaine's betrayal. Since Guinevère's . . . actions. Surely, he was the one doing something wrong if so many people he cared about, acted in such ways. So he had to ask that question that he had always asked himself, yet never having the answer to it. "Was there anything I could have done differently to prevent what had happened?" All he ever wanted was for her to be happy. He had often had thoughts of whether it had been wrong not to go after Lancelot when rescuing them from Hengist; to not do more to ensure they were together. Perhaps it was selfishness. And that, was certainly wrong. Yet, he had to ask her. He had to know what it was that he did . . . to push others away. For whatever it was, he never wished to be that disappointment to Guinevère, ever again.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 1:34:58 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Merlin said something about inscriptions on the bracelet but Arthur didn't care. Not did he care that he was going to give it to Gaius. Arthur just . . . never wanted to see that damn thing again. He spent the rest of the day distracted, though trying to get through what was expected of him. His mind went to that night, and he knew . . . that this had just been buried between them. Something that neither of them had spoken of, nor had any intention of speaking of. Until it was practically forced upon them. Arthur was unsure how time had passed, for everything felt like a blur. A haze of events, of conversations, of tasks that consumed his time for the rest of the day. Until night was upon them. He finished his last meeting, yet remained in the council chambers for a few additional moments. Alone. Trying to collect his thoughts. Trying to find the words he knew he had to say to Guinevère.
Though he didn't even know what the right words were. He loved her. Emphatically. Unconditionally. Enough to look past this and . . . he wished he could just leave it there. In the past. Taking a slow breath he finally rose to his feet and made his way to their chambers. Entering and closing the door behind him, he looked around and saw Guinevère in front of the fire place. He paused only for a few moments before stepping deeper into the room, taking off his jacket and setting it on the chair on the way to her. While he hadn't quite worked out what all to say, he knew he had to start with one thing. He crouched down in front of where she sat in the chair, looking directly into her eyes so that she -- he hoped -- would see and hear the sincerity in his words. "I'm sorry, for earlier." For leaving her at lunch. For . . . letting the bracelet come between them.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 1:14:48 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT She didn't verbally answer his question and yet she had answered it all the same. It had been when he returned, undoubtedly. Had Lancelot given it to her the night they were caught? The thought of them having met multiple times had indeed crossed Arthur's mind at that time. Having wondered how many times they'd met. How far this had gotten? What would have happened had he not walked in when he did. How long it would have continued. So many questions and yet . . . Arthur dare not voice them now. He wasn't even sure he wanted to hear the answers. She told him to get rid of it, and that alone saved any uncertainty as to whether she wished to keep it.
He hated to think she would, and yet . . . he knew that it had once been Lancelot in Guinevère's life. He just have a slow, short nod, eyes turning to look at the silver piece on the table. He suddenly, didn't want to touch it. Didn't want anything to do with it. Guinevère was the love of his life and Lancelot had been a brother to him. He closed his eyes for a brief moment, before turning to walk towards it. The past was consumed with too much betrayal. He swallowed, reaching out for it and yet couldn't bring himself to touch it. This should not matter anymore. They were married. They loved each other. They were happy. So why, after all these years, did it still hurt? He quickly reached for it, gripping it in his hand.
"I should . . . " His voice continued to be quiet, as he just looked at the bracelet. "Get rid of it then." But what did he even do with it? He didn't know. He just wanted to dispose of it immediately, especially now knowing it was what Guinevère wished for as well. "I'm sorry." But for what, he didn't know. For letting this still effect him the way it did? For bringing it here and placing it in front of her? Or, for turning and leaving their lunch date so that he could get rid of this damn thing. Whatever the apology was for, it was sincere and he knew he would have to get his emotions in check. But for right now, they were too fresh, and he found himself making his way down the hall, running into Merlin and handing off the bracelet to him, telling him to get rid of it without so much as an explanation.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 0:52:08 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT She said the words that caused his throat to dry. That caused his expression to sober, to turn into . . . well, he didn't even know what it held. Neither of them had dared speak the name that only reminded them of an incident that had nearly destroyed them. Arthur had never spoken of it, and neither had Guinevère. It brought up too many questions, for Arthur still didn't understand it. Understand why. The surprise of her answer caused his hand to lower, slowly letting go of hers as his gaze fell. Fighting back the emotions from the memories that that name inevitably forced him to remember. A horrible time. A time where Arthur had truly felt, that they would never be together.
His jaw clenched, trying to let it pass yet . . . he knew now. It either must have fallen off or she had taken it off after she'd gotten caught with him. Or, had it been before that? "When?" Arthur asked quietly, his voice catching while asking the one worded question. Was it, something she had worn all the time? Had he just failed to notice it as he did so many other things? Was it a sentimental piece that she wore to hold onto his memory? Arthur didn't voice any such questions. Perhaps, the insecurities would always linger deep within him. They were happy, he knew that. She loved him, he knew that too. But still. The past seemed now back to haunt them and while it could not destroy them . . . it certainly was no easy memory to think back on. And brought up emotions that Arthur had tried to lay to rest long ago.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 0:42:05 GMT -5
Tag: e Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT A king or a friend. Arthur had once believed he couldn't be either. Yet, he wanted to be both. Yet, he also knew that doing what he wanted . . . hadn't exactly worked out well the past several times he had tried. He wondered if he would ever learn. If he ever could be strong enough to rule with his head and not his hurt. Perhaps, it would hurt less. Or perhaps . . . it would hurt more. He remained silent, taking in Elyan's words, the honesty of them reminding Arthur of Guinevère. The two of them had always been straight forward in their thoughts and Arthur always appreciated that. Even if it was difficult to broach the subject, the young king would always prefer honesty. Silence lingered following Elyan's words, and eventually, Arthur voiced ones that he dared to speak. Dared . . . because this topic was not an easy one.
"Guinevère made her choice," Arthur began to say. Even saying her name, thinking of this choice she made . . . caused whatever fragments of his heart that was left, hurt. She had made a choice, and it clearly, wasn't him. "And I had to make mine," Arthur said, not having even realized that his gaze had moved from Elyan when he spoke her name. Yet now, his eye's met the other knight's once more. "To sentence her in accordance with our laws . . . " He couldn't even speak execution and Guinevère in the same sentence. "Or to banish her." The latter, technically not a punishment that was considered acceptable for such crimes, but Arthur didn't care. He could not see her dead. "It . . . was not an easy decision Elyan. And I am sorry, for the hurt it has caused you." But he could not be sorry for banishing her. He could never execute Guinevère and . . . this was the only alternative. But Arthur also knew, it was not as easy to accept. For even Merlin, had questioned it.
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Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur was glad that she hadn't. He knew that she was well used to his schedule by now, and with how busy her own days could be, well, he was glad that she was not waiting for him to come before getting started. However, before they actually could . . . she suddenly stood up and began to walk. It was not only her actions, but the expression on her face that caused Arthur to pause, and immediate concern take over.
"Guinevère?" He asked, rising to his feet as well as he followed her line of sight. It rested upon the bracelet. He looked back at her, stepping around whatever was between them so he could move closer to her. "A servant found it in the dungeons. Turned it in so we could find it's rightful owner." But there was something about it that was clearly causing his wife distress. "What's wrong?" He asked, reaching out to take her hand in his own in attempt to comfort her from whatever . . . caused the expression that she now held. He couldn't quite describe it either. Fear? No. He wasn't entirely certain what it was.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 17, 2019 0:08:32 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur chuckled at Guinevère's tease. "When does he ever have a pleasant morning?" He asked jokingly, though he knew he could not avoid the inevitable. With another deep kiss against her lips, Arthur then eventually got out of bed and started to ready himself for the day. They made plans for lunch in the gardens, which would be a welcome break from the tasks he had to get done. Tasks that had once been made easy with the aid of his uncle, only now realizing the additional weight they carried when discovering what his true intentions were. Eventually, he departed from his wife's company, and it did not take long for the busyness of the day to unfold. Between training, council meetings, and a list of audiences that people sought out, Arthur felt as if there was not a single second in the day to breathe. So much needed to get done, yet he also enjoyed the peace of it. No overarching dark and looming threats -- for now at least. And at least, Arthur would enjoy it until she struck again. Everyone knowing who she was.
One such audience was a servant who had found a bracelet in the dungeons. It was made of real silver and Arthur appreciated their honesty. It was a rather beautiful, fine piece of jewellery, and Arthur assured them that he would find out who it belonged to -- while also rewarding the servant for turning it in and not pocketing it. Arthur tucked it in his pocket and continued with the day, the hours going by rather quickly until he realized it was lunch time. He was already running late so had no time to change or put things away, and went straight to the gardens instead. Where he saw Guinevère was already waiting for her. "Sorry I'm late," he immediately apologized, greeting her with a kiss on her cheek. He nodded to the servant to leave them be, preferring alone time with Guinevère. As he sat down he felt something poke at her, only remembering what it was when he pulled it out and casually set it out in front of them next to the tray of food. "How was your day?" He asked.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 16, 2019 23:43:33 GMT -5
Tag: e Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur thought he knew what heartbreak was. He had thought his heart broke when Morgana betrayed them. Someone he had loved and called sister. He had thought his heart broke when his father died. Despite the lies, no longer having him in his life had pained him beyond belief. But no. He felt that he now knew the true feeling of what it was to have one's heart broken. Yes. This indeed, was what it felt like. Arthur had needed time alone after . . . everything. He knew his uncle was displeased with his decision to banish Guinevère rather than follow the laws and execute her. But Arthur could not have such a conversation. He couldn't talk about it -- or her -- to anyone.
He took time to himself, to try and think of all those times. All the memories he had with her. Now knowing, that he was always the second choice. Had she ever felt forced to be with him? Had she just settled for him? Arthur wished . . . that day he had rescued them from Hengist, that he had gone to find Lancelot. Perhaps, she could have been truly happy, with the man she truly loved. So many thoughts, so many insecurities. Arthur wished he could will them away, but he could not. They were all what consumed him. Plagued him. Had his father been right? Arthur just . . . didn't know anything anymore. It seemed that the more he trusted his heart, the more it broke. And, he didn't know how much more it could take until it was truly, beyond repair.
When he felt strong enough to face the world -- though knowing he had no choice to, he resumed to his duties as sovereign. There was still one he would need to talk to, and he didn't fail to notice that he had made himself scarce. Arthur respected that, and would give him that space. The distance he required. Hell, Arthur wasn't even entirely certain if Elyan would go with her. Where he refused to talk about her to anyone else, he knew he would have to speak to Elyan about her. To . . . have the conversation that he was dreading. Yet one, that was necessary. Agravaine had already spoken of how Elyan should no longer be trusted, but Arthur didn't believe that. His men were loyal, and . . . were his brothers. So yes. He owed Elyan an explanation.
Hearing that he was at the forge, Arthur was not dressed in his chainmail as he made his way through the city. He was trying to decide what to say. How to say it. A way to bring up this conversation where they had not spoken ever since she was banished. But when he entered the forge and Elyan acknowledged him . . . Arthur's throat was dry. And suddenly, all words failed him. "Elyan," he returned in greeting, closing the door so that they could have some privacy.
He did not fail to notice the shift in Elyan's tone. The formality. The . . . drastic way it was different from their usual interactions. And, it was to be expected. "I did," he confirmed, knowing he was stalling. He tried to draw strength from somewhere. Yet, he supposed the irony was that he always drew that strength from Guinevère. "I just, wanted to know how you were holding up." It was not a lie. He was genuinely concerned for the man and for the loss he must be feeling in Guinevère's banishment.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 16, 2019 23:29:06 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur's smile grew at her answer. "Well loved look," he repeated thoughtfully. "I quite like the sound of that," he added, moving an arm behind his head. He closed his eyes, breathing into the kiss, enjoying the sensation of her touch, and the soothing way she brushed his hair back. How he had survived so long without these sensations, he would never know. Nor, ever wish to look back upon. "Well, you certainly do a good job of ensuring it is there," he told her playfully, though with the utmost truth as well.
Another kiss, another moment of pure peace and serenity. His hand playing with her hand, slid to the back of her head, gently pressing her closer to him, and when she began to draw back, he lifted his head a little to prolong the embrace before it was broken and she spoke of putting it on his face again. Tonight. "Is that a promise?" He asked with a continued smile. "It may perhaps be the only thing that will get me out of bed." From this seemingly perfect position of laying next to his wife. Having these stolen moments where they could just be two people in love; a husband and wife.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 16, 2019 22:45:05 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur was relieved that she was alright, though understandably, surprised. Startled by the scare of a fire. He didn't blame her one bit. He was just glad that it hadn't been worse, and that she hadn't been alone when it had happened. "It must have been," he said, glancing back at the source of the fire. It was odd though. How it just randomly started despite the candle and flower having been close for some time. "It is strange though," he said, pensively, thinking out loud. But now was not the time for such thoughts.
His priority was Guinevère, and making sure she was alright. She looked a bit shaken, and he reached for the next closest garment, his cape, wrapping it around her -- since he had ripped her dress. "Perhaps it was a sign of agreement that we should indeed share a room," he said a bit teasingly, trying to lighten the mood a little and thus, calm her mind from the scare of what had just happened. "I'm fine," he assured her. It truly could have been a lot worse, and he was only too relieved that it had not been. "We were fortunate, that it was not worse than what it was," he added, continuing to think aloud his thoughts. Something that was rather easy to do in her presence.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 16, 2019 22:34:37 GMT -5
Tag: Guinevère Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT Arthur once was woken up with Merlin's voice, or actions of opening the curtains, or pulling him out of bed -- literally. But ever since he had married Guinevère, he greeted the day in a far more peaceful way than he could have ever imagined. Waking up never seemed like such a daunting task when he knew the first sight he would lay his eyes upon, was his beautiful wife. So when he felt her arm draped around him, her fingers drawing patterns over his skin, and a light kiss on his chest . . . Arthur couldn't help the way his lips curled into a smile. He had been planning to pretend to be asleep for a little while longer, but he couldn't resist the reaction.
"Good morning," he greeted before taking in a slow breath and opening his eyes, resting them upon his wife. His heavily lidded gaze and smile a frequent way to greet the day, together. "How is it, you grow more and more beautiful each day?" He asked her teasingly, though, his words held truth. His own arm moved to wrap around her, taking a loose lock of her hair as he casually twirled it around his finger while enjoying these quiet -- and private -- moments they had together before the kingdom would need them.
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Post by Arthur Pendragon on Feb 16, 2019 22:28:41 GMT -5
 Tag: e Note: Better layout coming soon! for the love OF CAMELOT It wasn't often that Arthur had some time to himself. Less often that he was able to be on his own. No security. No bodyguards. No . . . anyone! It felt rather liberating, but he also knew it wouldn't last. He however, intended to enjoy what few moments he had. He wore a pair of sunglasses to see if that would help conceal his identity and was just enjoying being out and about. Breathing in the fresh air, not worrying about the millions of tasks his father was going to have him do the second he returned. Yes. This must be what civilian life truly felt like. Sadly, he knew it would not last long. For, it was not his life. It was not the life of a prince.
Stopping at a crosswalk, Arthur glanced at his phone, rolling his eyes at the missed calls from one of his security agents. Pretty soon, he would report to the king and Arthur knew he would have to get back home before that happened. A blaring horn however immediately distracted him as he looked at what prompted it. A man was standing in the middle of the road, and a massive truck was heading right towards him. All else fled his mind and instinct, reflex took over. Arthur ran as fast as he could, charging towards the man and tackled him to the side, missing the truck by mere inches. The gesture was not without consequence it would seem, for Arthur was on his back, everything spinning around him for a moment. Apparently, he had hit his head on the ground.
The man's words belatedly processed in his mind as Arthur groaned. "You're welcome," he replied, even though that was not the consistent response with what the man was asking him. Arthur attempted to sit up, glancing at the cracked glasses as his hand went to the back of his head. Sitting up was hard enough; the prince made no attempt to stand up. "A thank you will suffice," he said almost teasingly. "Or, a new pair of sunglasses." Another joke, despite the severe circumstances of what very well could be considered a near death experience. It was then that Arthur looked at the man, realizing, that he was quickly glancing over him to make sure he was not injured. His voice was proof enough that the truck had missed him, but still.
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