For Your Information by Reni_days (PG-13)

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Merlin is one of the few fandoms in which I'm willing to read non-canon stories, mostly because it's a huge part of the fandom but also there are so many wonderfully talented writers doing modern!AUs.  So it brings me great joy to bring you my next rec which was originally posted on kinkme_merlin and was recently de-anoned.

Fandom: MERLIN
Pairing: Merlin/Arthur, Uther, Morgana
Length: 9846
Author on LJ: reni_days
Author Website: AO3
Why this must be read:

Summary: "Merlin sighs. "After your...announcement," he explains, "your father decided he needed a bit more information. Which is apparently where I come in. I'm sort of like his gay tutor, it's hard to explain."

Equal parts sweet and laugh-out loud hilarious, this brilliantly details how Merlin finds himself giving advice to Uther who is trying to deal with the fact that his son is gay.  The author does a fantastic job in showing that regardless of how bigoted Uther may be, at the end of the day he cares about his son.  But the best part of the story is Merlin and Uther's unique "friendship" which is both touching and amusing.   I love the push and pull between these two men as they try to understand each other.   You don't even need to know much about Merlin to enjoy this story, so go read it!

For Your Information