There's sort of a ...mutual liking between all three of us, I think.

[As embarrassing as it is to say all of this, it's a relief to get it out, too.

A laugh bubbles out of him.]

I'd like to see that. Arthur's not very good about talking about his feelings.

[Merlin squeezes her hand in return, smile a lot lighter than it was when he first started talking.]

Deal.