Which I suppose is slightly better than looking like an idiot - full stop.

[ Have a pointed look, Merlin, although one with little heat. If he's implying you look like an idiot it's with less conviction then it's possible he doesn't really mean it. Still, Arthur frowns over his name before repeating it on a huff; ]

Merlin.

[ Well, that's a new one. Arthur watches sceptically as he dusts himself down: he's not seen someone look so resigned to their fate in a long, long time. ]

Sorry - boring you, am I?

[ He folds his arms across his chest. ]

Don't you have chores to be doing? In case you hadn't noticed, Merlin, this isn't a bloody lounge.