20 Words of How Merlin Began

4 Merlin and Gaius

20 words of how it began

"Who are you?"
"I'm Merlin."
"Hunith's son? But you're not meant to be here till Wednesday!"
"It is Wednesday."
"Ah."

19 words of the secret we share

"How is it you know magic? Where did you study?"
"I-I've never studied magic. I was born like this!"

18 words that show how he cares

"I thought you'll be angry with me."
"I was. Then I was just grateful that you are back."

17 words of change

"What happened to the boy who came through my door a few years ago?"
"He grew up."

16 words of the role he plays in my life

"Everything that's good and right about magic, I've learnt from you. I'd be lost without you."

15 words of what we mean to each other

"You are like a son to me."
"And you're more than a father to me."

14 words to bring me down to earth when I had my head in the clouds

"Sometimes I do wonder whether your magical talents were given to the right person."

13 words he made me say (though I never meant it)

"Okay Gaius. Fair enough. I promise I will never save your life again."

12 words that touched my heart

"Merlin, you're the only thing I care about in all this world."

11 words that show me he believes in me

"Merlin, the only person who ever doubts your powers is you."

10 words that I needed when I felt lost

"I'm not a monster, am I?"
"Don't ever think that."

9 words of a heart broken by lies

"He would not leave without saying Goodbye to me."

8 words of a home to which I never returned

"I'll have your favourite meal waiting for you."

7 words that describe our friendship

"Sometimes two heads are better than one."

6 words of what would tear me apart

"I can't just watch Gaius die."

5 words we both said countless times

"I was worried about you."

4 words often justified

"Merlin . . . are you mad?"

3 words of what I want him to know

"I need you."

2 words I should have said more often

"Thanks, Gaius."

1 word of how it began

Secret