FIC: If at first you're a bit of a prat, review, review again [G] Merlin/Arthur

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Title: If at first you're a bit of a prat, review, review again
Recipient: fried-extracrispy-trenchcoat
Rating: G
Pairings: Arthur Pendragon/Merlin
Word Count: 3000
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Summary: When Arthur writes a negative review of his experience at a nearby coffeeshop, he expects that will be the end of it. He'll get his morning coffee elsewhere and try not to think about the attractive barista who took his order. But that plan falls through when his review gets an unexpected response.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27856189

FIC: Sleight of Hand [T] Gwen/Morgana

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Title: Sleight of Hand
Recipient: Atlanta_Black
Rating: T
Pairings: Gwen/Morgana
Word Count: 42,281
Content Notes/Warnings: Canon-Typical Violence

Summary: The castle watches. It listens. And one day, it will feast on all their bones.

Gwen has grown up inside the looming castle which towers over Camelot, in the shadow of the butcher's rule. In the wake of Morgana's disappearance, as the lower town struggles with their monarch's tyranny and rumor grows of a sorcerous kingdom rising up against Uther, Gwen must face what it means to call Camelot her kingdom, and what she will do to save it.

Author's Notes: Atlanta_Black, it was a positive delight to write for you! I saw that you had Gwen/Morgana on your list, with the two of them refusing to hurt each other no matter what happens, and from those words this story grew. I tried to incorporate elements from across your prompts as well (Merlin not shying away from his magic, telling Morgana about his abilities, and training with the Druids; a magic reveal which puts Arthur on the spot; Gwen not being too nice), but this fic ran away from me in the end, in unexpected ways. I hope you enjoy it!

With greatest thanks to Anya, for a thorough and insightful beta on a fic that kept sprawling beyond its bounds.

AO3 link to fanwork: https://archiveofourown.org/works/27750199/chapters/67925905