Hugging was not ordinarily something Arthur took part in doing, but after nearly six years without seeing Merlin? He hugged onto him tightly. "I never thought I'd see you again!" Arthur marveled as he finally let go. He watched Merlin for a moment, curious if he was correct in assuming the man was nervous. He'd probably be, Arthur figured, if he only just arrived. Arthur remembered his first days in Preya, and they were not an easy period of adjustment.
"That's it then?" Arthur huffed. "Um. Yes. Hi. Haven't seen you in so long and that's it? What's going on, Merlin?"