- Merlin: Why were you sleeping with your head on the table?
- Arthur: I fell asleep while I was reading.
- Merlin: [noticing no books or letters about] What were you reading?
- Arthur: [noticing the same] I am the king of Camelot. I do not have to answer to the likes of you.
- Merlin: Oh, YOU'RE in a good mood. You obviously got out on the wrong side of the table.
- Sir Gwaine: [to Arthur] What's that in your hair?
- Merlin: [answering for Arthur] It's stew.
- Sir Leon: [to Arthur] Why have you got stew in your hair?
- Merlin: [answering for Arthur again, as if explaining the obvious] Because he was reading.
- Arthur: [flatly and without pause] That's extremely clever and funny, Merlin. There really are no limits to your wit. Now, will you please just get me some breakfast?
- Merlin: I'm done trying to be nice to Arthur. I cook, I clean, I'm always there for him - not to mention that small matter of saving is life more times than I care to remember. Do I get any thanks? Nope. All he ever does is shout at me.
- [Gaius is unresponsive]
- Merlin: So now YOU'RE ignoring me. Great. I might as well not even exist. "Hello, my name's Merlin, but don't worry about me. I'm not even here."
- Gaius: [finishing his reading] I fear we may have more important things to worry about than Arthur shouting at you.
- Merlin: You know, that was incredibly moving what you said at the shrine.
- Arthur: As long as Elyan's gonna be all right, it served its purpose.
- Merlin: It wasn't just about Elyan though, was it? You meant it. I know you did.
- Arthur: Does this have a point, Merlin?
- Merlin: I don't think I've ever seen you cry before, not like that. You'd tears running down you cheeks. It's nice to see this new sensitive, emotional side to you. It suits you.
- Arthur: Shut up, Merlin.
- Merlin: [in mock surprise] Ah. I really thought you'd changed.
- Arthur: Then you're as stupid as you are ugly.
- Merlin: [deliberately pushing too far] So there's no chance that we could have a hug?
- Gaius: The Druids build shines to bring rest to tormented souls, souls that were so badly wronged they could find no peace in the other world.
- Merlin: Why do they hang all the ribbons and flags?
- Gaius: The ancient rituals heal the ground so that the souls of the victims can find rest, but the magic that binds the earth is delicate and is easily undone, so the ribbons and flags act as a warning.
- Gaius: Your father was relentless in his persecution of the Druids. Many died. I believe it is one of those tormented souls that now possesses Elyan.
- Arthur: And that's why he seeks revenge.
- Gaius: The spirit craves peace. He wishes to find his proper place in the other world but the unjust nature of his death has denied him that.
- Arthur: Merlin, good of you to join me. Perhaps I should fill you in on all that's been happening while you've been... that's a good question. What the hell have you been doing?
- Merlin: I was...
- Arthur: Choose your next words carefully. They may be your last.
- Merlin: I was searching... in the woods for some herbs for Gaius, very rare herbs, hard to find, actually, and I got lost.
- Arthur: You mean to tell me that you've been wandering around in the woods all night?
- Merlin: Yes.
- Arthur: What happened to your head?
- Merlin: I-- I tripped over a root... and I hit my head on a tree and I knocked myself out.
- Arthur: Mm. Well, after wandering around in the woods all night, knocking yourself out, you must be hungry.
- Merlin: I'm starving.
- Arthur: Pull up a chair. Tuck in.
- Merlin: Oh, thank you so very much, I am actu---you're joking.