Merlin in the Library

After I read ‘His Quiet Agent' I was delighted to discover this short story on here. I didn't even hesitate, I immediately got my hands on it and started reading.

I appreciated Martin's POV, and while this short story is welcome, it made me a little... not sad, but somewhere along the lines, and content at the same time. I am so happy Arthur is there for Martin. His devotion and patience are limitless, it makes me like him so much more. Martin too, underneath his straight face he's someone so complex and someone who needs just a little bit of attention. It's incredible how much we can learn about Martin despite everything he's not saying.

In a way ‘Merlin in the Library' is a sort of an epilogue where Arthur and Martin settle into a routine together. It's still early, but I have no doubt this is the start to something truly beautiful.

The is a sweet little coda to His Quiet Agent, which is certainly one my favorite recent reads. It's also an appetite wetter for a continuation of Martin & Arthur's story? I hope so.

The story picks up a few weeks after the events in HQA and happily we get Martin's POV. Martin has been convalescing at Arthur's place, and he's finally ready to go back to the library. He misses the children and they miss him. He's learning to ask for help when he needs it and to trust and Arthur is there to be the unobtrusive shoulder to lean on. We also get hints at a past I'm super anxious to discover. Here's hoping it comes soon.