I'd say this qualifies as an exciting development

[Siwsan]

King Arthur and Merlin - together at last.

[gademocrat7]

1. Exciting and adorable!

[montanacowboy]

2. Sweet!

looks like they will be good friends

[hlthe2b]

3. Awww, good on you, Arthur... Cuties!

[Walleye]

4. Purrfection

[Dear_Prudence]

5. So sweet!

I am so glad to see Merlin communing with another kitty, becoming part of the feline tribe. And to be welcomed by a king, King Arthur, is the best.

[3catwoman3]

6. Your Merlin stories and pictures are a highlight of any day.

You must be thrilled by this breakthrough.

[Karadeniz]

7. Way too adorable !!!!

[ailsagirl]

8. I'll say!!!

[JMCKUSICK]

9. Yay, my very own Papa

[TBF]

10. This is the cutest -

King Arthur has a new apprentice!

[ShazzieB]

11. SWEET!!! 🥰 ❤ 😍

That is so adorable! And I agree, this is definitely an exciting development! Welcome to the clowder, Merlin!

[niyad]

12. Squeeeee! Am I imagining things, or are his ears going to be like Arthur's?

[Siwsan]

13. His ears have really started to grow

I'll weigh him today and see how he's progressing.

[AnnaLee]

14. Arthur becomes mentor to Merlin?

In Malory, Merlin is Arthur's mentor, instrumental in every aspect of his life from his conception to his education, his rise to power, and his vision of a kingdom ruled through justice and goodwill.

[Siwsan]

15. I know, right??

Merlin should have been Gryff's name. Then, Merlin's name would be Barti Ddu, after the Welsh pirate, Black Bart.

[AnnaLee]

16. Ha

[2naSalit]

17. Sweet!

I wonder if they are related.