In modern day, Merlin doesn't see a point in running baths and stuff for Arthur anymore.
He got the money, he can afford a spa menu for Arthur on the regular.
He doesn't get why Arthur fights him about it the entire time.
"it won't be the same!", Arthur just says in the end.
"no. It would be better. They have studied this work, Arthur. It's a luxury to get one of them massages. Come on, let me have the day off, please!!!"
Arthur get's shy after that. : "But I'm used to YOU doing it."
Merlin: "and you complain about it constantly"
Arthur: "yeah but -* frustrated noises* -"why are we even arguing? I'm the king, Merlin. I won't go to the spa! You do it or no one else does."
Merlin: "how about i just go with you?"
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Later:
Both Merlin and Arthur in a mud bath, cucumbers on their eyes, a towel around their hair
Merlin: *sighs* you know what? If YOU don't want this on the regular, I'll just go myself. This is awesome.
Arthur: hmm
Merlin: what is it?
Arthur: can't we just.... Do this together from now on?
Merlin: Like.... A friend thing?
Arthur: don't be stupid, Merlin, we're not friends.
Merlin: ah yes. I see.
Arthur: *quickly* no homo
Merlin: *laughs*
