Looking for hurt/comfort fics where Arthur realizes how hard Merlin actually has it
I’m looking for fics where Arthur has some kind of realization about how difficult Merlin’s life actually is, and realizes he’s basically been taking it for granted this whole time.
Like Arthur finding out how little Merlin is paid / how poor he actually is, or realizing that Merlin can barely afford decent food, clothes, winter clothes, etc. Maybe Merlin has almost no belongings because he simply can’t afford things, or Arthur notices how little he eats and starts wondering why.
Or fics where Arthur realizes just how overworked Merlin is, or sees how other nobles/the steward/etc. treat servants and realizes Merlin has been putting up with that kind of treatment all along.
Basically I want the “wait… Merlin has been living like this this entire time??” realization, followed by Arthur feeling awful/protective and trying to take care of him or make things better.
Does anyone know any fics like this? I’m especially looking for hurt/comfort where Arthur actually finds out and there’s some emotional payoff to it.