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Le Figaro have a newly published photograph from inside Notre Dame shortly before the roof collapsed, as molten lead fell into the nave. (+)
This is what I love about photojournalism. It is just a history of moments where human beings have gone “I know I should really be hauling ass out of here but I have to get a picture of this”
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Reblogging for the gorgeous pic and also the commentary that seems a bit like it belongs in an alien documentary about humans and their strange habits.
Summary:
When Arthur learned about Merlin’s magic, he banished Merlin from Camelot, never to return under the pain of death. It didn’t take him long to realise his mistake, and it was even longer before he found Merlin again. By then, he was more than a little bit too late, and Merlin was already deep in an enchanted sleep.
“How do I fix this?” asks Arthur. It comes out weak, almost pleading.
“If he’s asleep, how can I wake him?”
Freya looks at him, curious brown eyes searching Arthur’s expression before finally relenting. “You must prove yourself.”
“How?”
“There will be three trials,” replied Freya. “Three opportunities to prove what is truly in your heart. Only when the Goddesses are appeased will They grant you a chance to reach him.”
Arthur glances at Merlin’s still form, at the tendrils growing around his face. He did say he’d do anything.
“I accept.”
Words: 10,000 | Chapters: 1/1 | Rating: G
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur Pendragon
Additional tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Post-Magic Reveal, Angst, Grief/Mourning, Banished Merlin (Merlin), Angst with a Happy Ending, Hurt Merlin (Merlin), Sleeping Beauty Elements, Depressed Merlin (Merlin), Whump, Guilty Arthur Pendragon (Merlin), Depression, Minor Character Death, Pre-Slash, Hurt/Comfort