A/N: My first foray into the Merlin fandom, which I have grown to love with all my heart. Hope you all enjoy!

"I'm sorry. I wish there was something…"

"It wasn't your fault. Nothing you could have done."

"If you want to talk about it…"

"No, Merlin. Just…leave me in peace."

"I'm just saying, I understand—"

"You couldn't possibly understand!"

"…I suppose you're right…"

"Of course I am. Now leave."

"…but I had a father, too. Once. He died. And, I mean, you're lucky, Arthur, to at least have known yours. Your father, I mean."

"And you didn't know yours?"

"No. No, not really. He died the day after I met him."

"I'm sorry."

"Nothing you could have done, Arthur. But, I do understand. Maybe not completely. But I do. And…you are so lucky."

"Merlin…one thing, before you go?"

"Yeah?"

"What was his name?"

"…Balinor. His name was Balinor."