It may not exactly be my usual style... [ not enough belts ] ...but I can see the thought behind it. And it does fit me rather well.

[ "black but with a cute animal" kind of nails his essence.

it doesn't escape his notice that it's the second time merlin has subtly made that offer. but he takes it and starts to drape it around his neck himself. ]

I am, fortunately, quite familiar with how to wear a scarf.

[ ... ]

...However, if your artistic vision involved it being tied in a particular way, I would not mind seeing your approach.