People are like ‘everyone would give Arthur a shovel talk!!! Everyone loves Merlin and don’t want him harmed!!! If Arthur breaks his heart we riot!!!’ But I feel like the people closest to Arthur (aka Morgana, Uther, Leon, etc) would actually threaten Merlin. Because imagine. This is Arthur. Arthur, who has never TRULY been in love. Arthur, who has a secret delicate heart, who is becoming a better man, who depends on Merlin like he’s never done with anyone before. Who’s allowed Merlin to burst into his thick walls of isolation and depends on Merlin for matters of the heart and mind. They’ve never seen Arthur as happy as he is when he’s with Merlin. In fact, he actually becomes a little mess when Merlin is actually gone. Can you imagine that? You’ve seen this man grow up, who’s only got his (VERY emotionally closed off) father and Morgana really to depend on. Then this little farmer boy shows up and Arthur is having more fun than he’s ever had, just because Merlin doesn’t see social restrictions. If I saw Arthur become a mess when his friend is missing and I know who exactly Arthur is, I’d probably tell Merlin not to hurt him. Because if Arthur gets hurt, he’d never show that side of him again. And I’d want to see my ruler be happy and have fun with his friend, just to know that he’s a person too. I don’t know how to say it. But that’s my thoughts, ya feel?