[ Well that just leaves Arthur right stunned. For the moment, at least. It doesn't make him any less annoyed, but well, he's not used to being argued back with. Not by anyone other than his father and his sister. He raises his eyebrows, halfway between utter disbelief and amusement. ]

Are you finished? Or would you like to dig your hole just a little deeper?

[ Yeeeeeep those are definitely other customers staring now. His lips, which were previously in a seemingly permanent scowl, are curved into a tiny little smile. ]

Now that you mention it, I think I'll take another for my client. It's the least I can offer now that I'm ridiculously late.

[ He sticks his hands in his pockets, casting his gaze upwards and looking absolutely pensive. ]

Now, let's see... I forget how he takes his coffee.

[ After just a split second, he shoots Merlin a dazzling smile, eyes gleaming with a terribly mischievous glint. ]

That's right. I'll take a grande extra hot soy with extra foam, split shot with a half squirt of sugar-free vanilla and a half squirt of sugar-free cinnamon and a half packet of splenda sweetener.

[ He pauses, putting a forefinger to his chin. Is he done? Oh no. ]

Oh! I almost forgot. Put that in a venti cup and fill up the "room" with extra whipped cream. Caramel and chocolate sauce drizzled on top.

[ That smile isn't going anywhere. ]