"Yes, I suppose it is," Zacharias agreed. And he did like Merlin for who he was - oddities and quirks and all. Even if it made him difficult. Even if it was frustrating. But if Merlin wasn't that way, well, he wouldn't be Merlin, would he?
"I do like, who you are," he admitted, and he smiled a little bit. "Even if you're a bit of a pain in the arse," he teased. Then he leaned in and kissed Merlin's forehead before he got up.
"Why don't you sleep a bit more? Have a nap and then I'll get you some lunch."