"Neither did I!" Merlin yelled right back before catching himself, turning away briefly. When Arthur spoke again he wasn't sure how to respond. The prince said he would have kept his secret from Uther, and Merlin wanted to believe it. Really he did, but he couldn't help but doubt sometimes.
"How was I supposed to just drop that in the conversation? Half the time something magic threatening you or Camelot that I have to stop without being caught or accused of causing it." He grumbled.