He takes a mince pie as Faolan holds out the plate, smiling a little shyly at being silently called out on his fussing.

"Very funny," he says finally, as if gently trying to brush off the teasing.

"I could beat him, though," Gwaine says suddenly, and he grins a challenge over at Lancelot who blinks in confusion. "I know his secret."

Percival regards Gwaine with surprise, clearly not quite believing this, but Arthur looks deeply satisfied by the suggestion.

"Go on then!" he encourages.