Apk02 - Apk02

Merlin and the Mecha Dragon, from Loaded March.  (if you’re not reading Loaded March you seriously should)

OKAY.

When you tag any two characters using '/', it means you are implying THEY ARE IN A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP.

Using '&' is for a platonic relationship. Use that. Go wild with it. DO NOT TAG IT AS A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP IF IT IS NOT ONE.

Also, if the relationship is not endgame, avoid tagging it and if you're tagging it, stop bullshitting me with 'read it and find out'. I don't want to read it and find out. If I wanted to read a fic which ended with a relationship I dislike, I would've searched for it. Stop tagging every single relationship which happens for two lines in the entire 10k+ words fic if it's not going to go somewhere.

Unpopular opinion: The fandom puts too strong of an emphasis on Sirius being handsome that it's become an integral part of the Fanon character but by all means, Sirius's whole attitude and demeanor wouldn't change that much if we lowered his attractiveness. I don't think he ever cared and I believe around 45% of how fandom mischaracterizes Sirius is due to focusing on his looks. For example, his arrogance and cockiness which are rooted in his intelligence and abilities in 95% of instances, becomes reduced to mere vanity and narcissism about his hair.

strongly agree | agree | neutral | disagree | strongly disagree

I always say that he doesn't place much value in his looks and probably dislikes the attention it gets him - he is contemptuous of fawning behaviour. Plus it aggravates his core wound of not being loved for who he actually is instead of who people want him to be (in the case of his family) or what people are projecting onto him because they like his exterior.

IMO his intelligence and intensity are far more attractive than him being 'handsome.' And yes, if he's arrogant about anything it is his mind which he seems to truly prize.

I do also think his good looks are often equated with sex and can veer into this purity culture take on casual sex.

Not me reading every line in the exact tone it was said in Colin Morgan's voice. AHHH I MISS THIS SHOW EVEN THOUGH ITS ONE OF THE ONLY TWO THINGS I TALK ABOUT ON TUMBLR.

Merlin is the FATHER of savagery:

“Look, I’ve told you you’re an ass. I just didn’t realize you were a royal one.”

“How long have you been training to be a prat, my lord”

Arthur: “We’re supposed to be hunting. It requires speed, strength, and an agile mind!” Merlin: “So you’re able to get by on two of the three then?”

Uther: “If this were a time of war, I’d have you flogged.” Merlin: “But since it’s not we’ll let it go just this once?”

“One day you’ll transform into a beautiful prince. But magic’s outlawed in Camelot so that’ll probably never happen.”                                      

Merlin: “She likes you?” Gaius: nods head Merlin:“Oh, that is disgusting.” “Imagine…imagine if she kissed you! UGH”

Arthur: “Take some advice from someone who knows about women-” Merlin: “If such a person existed maybe I would”

Authur: “You have the mind of a child” Merlin: “Yet I’m still more intelligent than you" 

“I take it you haven’t come all this way JUST TO SMASH MY FAVORITE POT”

Leon: “Whats the job, exactly?” Merlin: “To kill Arthur” Leon: “Driving you mad isn’t he?” Merlin: “Not for much longer!”

Gaius: “Sometimes two heads are better than one.” Merlin: “Yes but not when one of them is yours.” 

“PERCIVAL, that is a sword, it DOES hurt”

“Will it be hot? Will it be cold? Will it be wet? Will it be dry?" 

Merlin: "I wouldn’t do that if I were you because if you do that….you’ll never learn of my plan.” Arthur: “… What plan?” Merlin: “EXACTLY! That’s why you can’t run me through!”

“Don’t think too hard, I wouldn’t want you to hurt yourself”

“Are you threatening me with a SPOON?”

Morgana: “You’re just my imagination” Merlin: “That’s right. I’m not really here. Just pretend i’m not really here!”

“The belt is one hole shy of perfection!”

“Do you want us to help you?…. Or do you want to do this alOoOone" 

……

…

No other character will be as iconic as Merlin :)