Except Merlin was some kid that needed watching after, or at least Arthur thought so. No matter how powerful Merlin proved himself to be, Arthur couldn't see Merlin as a threat, just someone who needed to be protected. Might as well get used to it, Merlin. Luckily, though, Arthur didn't think that Merlin wanting a memory charm before a link charm was anything to be concerned about. He could imagine the frustration of not knowing his name and the disadvantage it put him in.

Talking about his magic was awkward. Perhaps it was made more awkward since Merlin no longer had it and Arthur couldn't experience it for himself. Once upon a time, you had magic and I didn't know and then you lost it and now I know. It was weird.

"I knew you'd come to your senses, now cheer up. When we have enough Raks we'll buy you a memory charm right away," he talks about Raks like they're sharing them, "Then you'll finally know who I am but by then you're stuck with me."