Zacharias thought that Merlin might be a good Seer, but he was a bit obtuse. Not that he minded that - much. He smiled a little bit, almost looking like he was about to laugh and holding back for it.
"Merlin," he said, very carefully, as if he didn't want his meaning missed - which he really did not. "I'm not sure if you noticed those past times we were together, but I was trying to take you out. Trying to get to know you. Spend time with you. Taking you on dates?" He raised his eyebrows in question.
"I tend not to do that when all I'm looking for is a one night stand."