Once again, Oliver's enthusiasm made Gwen's customarily warm smile bloom brighter than ever. She didn't understand it - this was her world, her home, for all that it would be a legend in the future - but she was delighted to witness it.

"Yes, he's one of my closest friends. I'm sure you'll like him."

Even Arthur liked him. Merlin had helped to guide the prince from his position as a spoiled and arrogant bully to his current place as the ruler of Camelot.

"Of course. I do work there. We'll slip in through the kitchens and no one will have to know. Not that they'd mind if you would. They're really very friendly in Camelot."