[Ah. It's not the first time Merlin has been told he's too kind for his own good. He never knows what to do with that, since it usually comes either when he's never felt less kind or feels like he isn't doing nearly enough for as many people as possible.

Always, though, it doesn't occur to him to put his own life first. His odd manners might seem like plucky overconfidence on occasion, but it's more that he cares so much more about others than his own life.

So like, please don't let this dude stab him in the head? That would be great.]

I'm—I'm doing my best here, I promise you. I want you to know I'm not trying to make light of anything. If you want me to stay out of this man's way, I will. [unless he swings first, then the gloves are off!!]