i feel like as a fandom we’re really sleeping on aromantic merlin
just look at this romance-oblivious warlock
most relatable aro moment i’ve ever seen
not to mention the way he does things for his friends but everyone always assumes his motivations are romantic. such as:
and let’s not forget the flower scene:
merlin is plagued by people misinterpreting his actions as romantic, and he’s just constantly??? so??? confused???
throughout the show, the most important relationships in merlin’s life are with his friends, his mother, and gaius. in 5 seasons, we get one (1) episode where merlin expresses romantic interest in someone. the rest of the time we get:
a) the aforementioned obliviousness and confusion
b) awkwardly standing next to people who have obvious romantic tension
c) interrupting romantic moments by bursting into the room with bad news
d) third wheeling while hardcore judging a friend’s romantic choices
and, of course, e) teasing a certain royal clotpole for being a lovesick mess
like y’all…just think of the possibilities when it comes to hcs and fics. for example:
merlin when arthur asks if he’s seeing anyone: my lord, i was there when you fell for gwen. you were a Disaster. i don’t need that kind of stress, thanks
arthur, indignant and smug: well, it all paid off because now i get to sleep with guinevere in my arms every night
merlin: idk how it slipped your notice, but we have a steady stream of injured future knights coming to share my bed, no romance necessary
anyway, i just think it’d be neat