"That's what this is really about, isn't it?" asked Merlin. "It's not about Jacquelyn or Cecily or me hugging Morgana. This is about Gwen."

"Don't be ridiculous, Merlin. It's about the fact that all the women in the Kingdom have apparently gone insane."

"You think I did a Lancelot."

"I... what.... what are you on about now, Merlin?"

"You know, Lancelot, handsome knight... swooped in and ruined your moment."

"I don't know what you're talking about."

"You can say what you want but I know you better than that. This was the second chance you've been waiting for. You got all dressed up and heroically rescued the damsel and she leapt into someone else's arms... again."

"Don't be an idiot, Merlin."

"Call me an idiot all you want, but you're the one standing here arguing with me when she's probably waiting somewhere to thank you."

"I don't need to be thanked. I did my duty," he said proudly.

"Fine then. If you say this has nothing to do with Gwen then this has nothing to do with Gwen."

"Thank you."

"In that case, it's obvious what it's about."

"And what's that?'

Merlin stood up and grabbed Arthur's forearm, pulling him into his chest and wrapping his arms around his torso.

"You're obviously upset because you didn't get a hug," he said.

"Don't worry Arthur. No matter what happens, you'll always be my hero."

Arthur paused and considered his action. Really, where his loyal servant was concerned, there was only one thing he could say.

"Gods Merlin... you're such a girl."

The end. I hope you enjoyed. This is just a little bit of silliness but I had this image in my head of Merlin getting thanked and it driving Arthur crazy and I just had to write it down. I'm glad everyone enjoyed it so much. There is something a bit more substantial on its way. Stay tuned.