So today I happened upon this drabble that I had written a while ago. I'm not particularly fond of the endless supply of drabbles, so I'm not going to do many, but I figured that this was something as I haven't updated this in a while.

If any of you have a particular desire to see something happen in a reveal one-shot, let me know.

Disclaimer: I think by now it's rather apparent that I don't own Merlin.

Arthur paced heatedly in his chambers, scowling with fury and concentration. Merlin stood by, biting his lip, very absorbed in the small speck of dirt under his finger nail.

Arthur groaned, causing Merlin to jump.

"What would you do, Merlin?" Arthur asked. "What would you do if you just found out your best friend is breaking the law and practicing magic?"

The corners of Merlin's mouth twitched. "Best friend?"

"Don't get distracted, Merlin. Answer the question." Arthur said with some annoyance.

Merlin thought for a moment. He looked at Arthur, eyes hopeful.

"I'd say, 'Be careful and don't tell Uther?'"