I think the reason why Gaius gives Merlin such bad advice is because he’s bitter he never got to reveal his magic to his king, so he resents Merlin because there’s a real chance Arthur will accept him for who he is. Gaius never got that.
I think the reason why Gaius gives Merlin such bad advice is because he’s bitter he never got to reveal his magic to his king, so he resents Merlin because there’s a real chance Arthur will accept him for who he is. Gaius never got that.
Except Uther knew about Gaius’ magic. He practiced freely before...Great Purge. Only after...