[ Arthur doesn't miss that moment's hesitation, and for gods' sake, just once. Once. Let this be good news and nothing more. For once, just let it be. ]

Well. Just goes to show he's learnt some use in his time here.

[ There's a smile, quick - jokes at Merlin's expense are, naturally, Arthur's favourite - but it's short lived, because when has Arthur ever been able to let things just be? ]

I suppose then, you'll understand my meaning when I ask after your last memories of Camelot?