The Prince's New Clothes aka The Camelot Job by oxoniensis

[christycorr]

Fandom: MERLIN/LEVERAGE
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Length: 6,265 words
Author on LJ: oxoniensis
Author Website: AO3 / website
Why this must be read:

The idea of the Leverage team pulling the classic Emperor's New Clothes con on Uther Pendragon is downright irresistible, and oxoniensis does a great job writing it. The reasoning behind the crossover is handwaved away, but watching Merlin waver between suspicious and horribly turned on due to Arthur's oblivious nakedness is hilarious.

Arthur makes Merlin hang around while he's measured. It's pointless, as there are more than enough of them, and they're all far too well coordinated to need Merlin's help. So he leans against the wall, trying to stay out of the way, and most especially trying not to catch the eye of the blonde woman who keeps sneaking looks at him, almost as though she knows him. Or knows something about him. It's weird. Though possibly not as weird as the way the tall one, Master Hardison, keeps winking at him, as though they have a shared secret.

He also thinks it's a little odd that they don't have any fabric bolts, or any sample garments with them, but perhaps that's the way with royal tailors. Merlin wouldn't know.

The Prince's New Clothes aka The Camelot Job