You're right, I do feel sad for Arthur a little bit, too. It must be hard for him to have Merlin so close again, but at the same time he's so far away, as well. After all they can't really talk to each other and Merlin doesn't even remember his former life. But it's heartwarming to see them reestablish their relationship and how even now they need each other. So my compliments go to you: very well done, indeed!

By the way: Lancelot the dog and Guinevere the cat? Well, talk about a damper on a relationship =).

I do hope you're going to continue this. Would using the puppy dog eyes help my case =)?