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• Softer, Harder (The Shape of Your Shadow) by Pk09

  Fandoms: Merlin (TV)  

  • Not Rated
  • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
  • M/M
  • Work in Progress

  29 Dec 2025

  Tags

  • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
  • Merlin/Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
  • Merlin (Merlin)
  • Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
  • Gwen (Merlin)
  • Original Male Character(s)
  • Knights of the Round Table (Merlin)
  • Canon Era
  • Canon-Typical Violence
  • Jealousy
  • Jealous Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
  • Jealous Merlin (Merlin)
  • Anger
  • Protective Merlin (Merlin)
  • Protective Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
  • Injury
  • Blood and Injury
  • Hurt/Comfort
  • Nobility
  • Secrets
  • Merlin is So Done (Merlin)
  • King Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
  • Caring Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
  • Oblivious Arthur Pendragon (Merlin)
  • Love
  • Awesome Gwen (Merlin)
  • Merlin-centric (Merlin)
  • Hurt Merlin (Merlin)
  • Insecurity
  • Past Relationship(s)

  Summary

  When the charming and perfect Lord Brooke arrives in Camelot, a high-strung Arthur unexpectedly assigns Merlin to serve as the Lord's personal servant. Merlin is left juggling his ever increasing duties and his own growing suspicions as he watches Arthur rekindle his past friendship. Amidst heavy trunks and bruised egos, Merlin must navigate his jealousy and a nagging feeling that something about their flawless guest is amiss, all whilst avoiding suspicion and being the perfect manservant.

  Language:

  English

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