Arthur's restless, so they've had to come up with new ways to entertain themselves. A new way of "hunting", for instance. One that involves no sword and crossbow, and no dead animals.
Instead, Merlin is the prey. He may have magic, but he's still dead-clumsy and Arthur is much better at tracking. And of course, Merlin would never use his magic to hurt him. Not to mention there's no small part of Merlin that wants to be caught-- that's part of the fun, after all.
Doesn't mean he's going to make it easy for Arthur, though. He's not allowing himself to seek Arthur out with his magic, that gives him far too much of an advantage, but he's good at hiding.
It's been an adjustment, both being alive, and this new time. Merlin's been a big help, though getting Arthur to say as much is like pulling teeth!
Hunting helps, too, when he's extra restless. Merlin helps there, as well. Places himself as the target to find, to catch and make bend to his will. Which is another part of life they've both been adjusting to.
Arthur knows now that Merlin will never hurt him, even if he does have magic. Cheating? Well. That's why he has to keep an extra eye out when they play.
He grins when he spies a sign left by his quarry and probably a real one, judging by the size. He follows the faint trail, moving as silently as he knows how.
In lieu of using his magic to search ahead and behind him, Merlin instead has to strain his ears and eyes, looking out for Arthur. He's crouched in a bush, and he's used the wind to cover his tracks as best he could, but he's sure he's missed something. He always misses something.
He barely dares to breathe when Arthur comes into view, muscles tensed, ready to run if-- when his location is sussed out.
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Instead, Merlin is the prey. He may have magic, but he's still dead-clumsy and Arthur is much better at tracking. And of course, Merlin would never use his magic to hurt him. Not to mention there's no small part of Merlin that wants to be caught-- that's part of the fun, after all.
Doesn't mean he's going to make it easy for Arthur, though. He's not allowing himself to seek Arthur out with his magic, that gives him far too much of an advantage, but he's good at hiding.
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Hunting helps, too, when he's extra restless. Merlin helps there, as well. Places himself as the target to find, to catch and make bend to his will. Which is another part of life they've both been adjusting to.
Arthur knows now that Merlin will never hurt him, even if he does have magic. Cheating? Well. That's why he has to keep an extra eye out when they play.
He grins when he spies a sign left by his quarry and probably a real one, judging by the size. He follows the faint trail, moving as silently as he knows how.
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He barely dares to breathe when Arthur comes into view, muscles tensed, ready to run if-- when his location is sussed out.