[Hi, can you not be perfect for like two seconds it's incredibly upsetting]
[Nods a little, though, lifting a hand to grasp his wrist and squeeze, lightly, sighing out as he collects his thoughts and attempts to not sound like a bumbling idiot.]
... Aramis says he -- cares for me. [Doesn't feel right just blabbing to everyone that Aramis loves him, maybe because he partly isn't sure whether to believe that much, but also because it seems too private to just throw around.] ... And he has grown to be a close friend to me. [So. You know. That happened.]
And Merlin says you love me. [Uh.] Not that you're in love with me, but that you care for me. Beyond just me being the king. Obviously I do not question your loyalty. But I understand if it'd be... strange. Considering everything.
And whatnot. [And stuff. And things. Sob. He sucks at talking. Help.]