does anybody else get that content creator mood where you like, want to share your stuff bc you want to contribute something to the fandom as some kind of thanks for all the enjoyment you found. but anytime you post something you just want to delete it instantly because you feel like its inadequate compared to everyone else’s work and people will judge u and think you’re self centered?
do you guys ever get to that point where hobbies are literally stressful? like people are like “oh youre depressed and/or anxious? just do something you love!” but literally doing the things you actually do still like doing stresses you out because you don’t know if you’re doing them often enough or right enough or if you’re having enough fun doing them
Do you ever wonder if Merlin, when he came to wake Arthur up in the mornings, ever brushed his fingers against Arthur’s mouth and then held them to his own lips in an indirect kiss since he couldn’t kiss Arthur for real
Most fic writers are like…
No offense but why do people portray him only as a clumsy awkward piece of a manservent that needs Arthur’s protection. Isn’t he like, I don’t know, MOST POWERFUL SORCERER EVER?
i think what makes Merlin so likeable to most people (at least he does to me) is that he is both, actually. yes, he is a klutz and he can be awkward, but still he is pretty awesome and kicks ass when he needs to. yes, he sometimes plays the fool purposely to appear unassuming (and it works so well too…), but i think he just has that sort of light-hearted personality in general. it doesn’t mean he’s an idiot 😉
also, remember in the last episode, when Arthur asked him if the whole foolish manservant thing was all just an act, and he grinned and said “no it’s just another part of my charm”
YES! To all of this ^ He is BOTH! ❤ ❤ ❤
Exactly! Characters are complex, and I think it’s doing writers a disservice to say that they all only portray Merlin one way (or the wrong way, lol). The good thing about fandom is that there’s room enough for multiple interpretations of the same character, and I honestly think everyone’s take on him is a little different, or emphasises different things depending on their POV (or what the fic/trope/plot inspires).
However, that said, I have a couple of easy solutions to OP’s problem:
1. Write your own fic. There’s always room for more BAMF!Merlin.
2. Prompt someone else to write it for you. The Kink Meme is opening soon!
3. Ask for fic recs. Because I’m pretty sure most of us could give you at least three different BAMF!Merlin links off the tops of our heads.
I know it can be frustrating when there’s not enough stuff you like (*quietly waves Smart!Arthur banner in the background*), but, you know. That doesn’t mean everyone else’s interpretations are wrong. Live and let live, yeah?
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