Debating on going to find Arthur himself, Merlin waited a few more moments before the familiar sound of Arthur's voice echo'd through the hallway. "Arthur?"He questioned, eyes widening when the young king came into view,unable to help himself as a bright, pleased, smile flickered across his face. Rather then answering, he launched himself forward, wrapping his arms around Arthur as he hugged him.
"You're alive!"The words fell from him before he could properly reign his tongue in as he drew back. Obviously he was, but it felt....different, talking to him in person instead of that magical object he'd woken up with.