I loved this! From the almost inevitable enmity when the boys first meet to them bonding so tightly while in captivity. Arthur's journey to understanding Merlin and his magic better and the mutual protectiveness they both displayed was quite moving. The awkward sexuality was a nice touch, it made them seem so real. Great plot, good imagery, perfect pacing and excellent characterization. This was very well written. I found the boys so endearing and would love to see further adventures with them in this AU! Thanks for sharing :D