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   Golden by foxy_mulder

   Fandoms: Merlin (TV)  

   • Teen And Up Audiences
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   30 Aug 2022

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Angst with a Happy Ending
   • Character Study
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Cuddling & Snuggling
   • Slow Burn
   • Arthur Pendragon Needs a Hug (Merlin)
   • Child Abuse
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
   • Emotional/Psychological Abuse
   • Uther Pendragon's A+ Parenting (Merlin)
   • Self Confidence Issues
   • Self-Esteem Issues
   • Touch-Starved
   • Touch-Starved Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Good Morgana (Merlin)
   • Everyone Loves Merlin (Merlin)
   • Genius!Merlin
   • Rating May Change
   • Jealous Arthur
   • Slice of Life
   • Arthur Knows About Merlin's Magic (Merlin)
   • Pining Arthur
   • Protective Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
   • Class Issues

   Summary

   Arthur does not need love. A prince is above such things. He does not need to be held, he needs only the embrace of armor on his skin as he trains to protect Camelot. He does not need friends, only allies to ensure his kingdoms future. These are the marks of a good leader.

   That is what he tells himself, anyway.

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   English

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