[Merlin releases him only once he was satisfied the arm was whole and healed. Unlike with the other patients, he knows Arthur will probably leap back into the battle at the earliest opportunity. It's the least he can do to make sure he's in good enough health to emerge from that unscathed when that happens.
Blinking, he lets the wave of dizziness pass as he drops the bloodied cloth and lets go of Arthur's arm.]
What do you think will happen?
[Merlin's shoulder presses against Arthur's as he speaks quietly into the tense silence.]
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Blinking, he lets the wave of dizziness pass as he drops the bloodied cloth and lets go of Arthur's arm.]
What do you think will happen?
[Merlin's shoulder presses against Arthur's as he speaks quietly into the tense silence.]