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Camelot Drabble Week 6 prompt: Whispers in the Night.
So, the premise is: the magic reveal has gone all wrong, but Merlin continues to protect Arthur from afar. If you listen closely, you might hear...
This drawble now has a companion fic Smoke and Mirrors written by Footloose.
I don't know how to say this, but... I am so humbled to think that my little drawble could have inspired something so beautifully written. ;___; The premise is the same, except it goes above and beyond everything I could have ever imagined. It will take you places. It is sad, and funny, and totally believable, and totally heartbreaking. I would lift a quote to put here, but I wouldn't know where to start! I only wish my drawble is worthy of such a fic. Please go read it! <333

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