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Post by Mary Margaret on Jul 31, 2012 5:33:10 GMT -8
She shook her head and looked away with a sad smile. "I know what you're trying to do, Robin, but I'm too tired to argue. Though I might find the energy to feed you to that Earth troll," she mused, before walking over to the tree and settling down on a place beneath it. Her shoulders slumped in fatigue as she tried to wrap her now-tattered and stained white cloak around her.
"So now you know my story. What caused you to be an outlaw?" she inquired. "To flee into the woods and treetops?"
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Jul 31, 2012 22:03:05 GMT -8
Robin Hood
"So now you know my story. What caused you to be an outlaw? To flee into the woods and treetops?"
I stood still, motionless as my mind traced back the events that had lead me to where I am now causing me to whisper one word "...Marion..." I lowered put my quiver and and arrow down resting them against a tree before collecting small pieces of wood and the driest shrubberies around. "That Miss White is a long story." I found two bigger sticks and started to make a fire which took longer then normal, I could blame it on the equipment but I knew my mind was distracted. As I stood up I lowered my hood and looked at Snow White, "Before I was an outlaw I was a nobleman, Sire Robin of Locksley."
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Post by Mary Margaret on Aug 3, 2012 18:02:16 GMT -8
With the hood no longer obscuring his face, she was able to observe his aristocratic good looks. "Locksley?" she repeated. "You have an estate in Nottinghamshire. Or I suppose I should say 'had.' But my father assured the sheriff that you were not hiding out in the boundaries of our kingdom...."
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 3, 2012 19:57:19 GMT -8
Robin Hood
"Locksley?""You have an estate in Nottinghamshire. Or I suppose I should say 'had.' But my father assured the sheriff that you were not hiding out in the boundaries of our kingdom...."
"Your father was a good man, he approved of what I do. I was sorry to hear about his death." Robin thought back to life before the hood, he was respected and well liked until the incident that caused him to become an outlaw. "I move around, going where the gold is. I steal from the rich so the poor may eat for another day."
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Post by Mary Margaret on Aug 5, 2012 16:19:55 GMT -8
"I move around, going where the gold is. I steal from the rich so the poor may eat for another day."
"And I am sure they appreciate your efforts," she said. "But I worry what will happen to this kingdom now. The Queen will move quickly to take power, and the people will suffer greatly under her rule. She cares for no one and nothing but herself. I wouldn't know where to start to help them."
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 6, 2012 1:11:10 GMT -8
Robin Hood
"But I worry what will happen to this kingdom now. The Queen will move quickly to take power, and the people will suffer greatly under her rule. She cares for no one and nothing but herself. I wouldn't know where to start to help them."
I smiled glad to see there was some fight in her after all. "Miss White it is not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. Right now you wouldn't stand much of a chance against her other than a the possibility of a noble death. On the other hand if you were to train... you could rule the kingdom as the fairest of them all."
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Post by Mary Margaret on Aug 6, 2012 18:19:27 GMT -8
"I'd settle for making it through the night," Snow stated, more keenly aware than ever of the dangers outside the castle walls that no longer protected her. "But since I have been declared an outlaw, I might as well earn the title. Do you believe you could teach me? About bows and arrows, and swords, and traveling by tree?"
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 7, 2012 3:59:31 GMT -8
Robin Hood
"I'd settle for making it through the night,""But since I have been declared an outlaw, I might as well earn the title. Do you believe you could teach me? About bows and arrows, and swords, and traveling by tree?"
"I won't let anything happen to you, I owe your father that much. For tonight I'll take watch while you sleep." I liked at Snow White and I knew that while she could adeptly take the mantle of outlaw it wasn't for her. She needed to rule, find a prince and restore that which the Queen had ruined. "Life isn't easy but if you think you can handle it day in day out then yes we will train you. When we are done with you you will be able to talk to the trees."
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Post by Mary Margaret on Aug 7, 2012 11:16:50 GMT -8
"The worst has already happened; I think I can face whatever lies ahead. Thank you, Robin," she replied, giving him a genuine smile born of hope and relief at not being alone. "I am blessed to have found a friend in such a dire time." She sank all the way to the forest floor, tucking her arm beneath her head and arranging her cape as a blanket over her. Looking into the growing fire, her eyelids became heavier as the adrenaline continued to ebb away.
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Post by Mary Margaret on Aug 13, 2012 18:37:38 GMT -8
SOME TIME LATER... Snow took a deep breath inward and focused on the taut bow string in her hand. Within her sights was a doe, big enough to feed them for days. She did her best to stay still and silent as she'd been taught. But her shooting stance felt off, uncertain. When she moved her left foot ever so slightly, a twig snapped underfoot. The sudden sound seemed to echo for days, and it was enough to call the deer's attention to her presence and set it scurrying further into the woods. Her shoulders faltered and the bow sank in her grasp. "Sorry, Robin," she said, aware that he was observing somewhere in the trees unseen. She doubted there'd be time to track another deer before the sun went down. Maybe the snares she'd set had seen better luck.
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 14, 2012 4:32:18 GMT -8
Robin Hood
I watched from the treetops as Snow hunted for our food, I could see she was about alert the deer before the cracking sound echoed through the forest. "Sorry, Robin." Snow called out she still had a lot to learn but she was picking it up her downfall was that she was always quick to rush into things never taking her time to exam her surroundings or thinking things through, it wasnt a bad trait to possess I only wish she would learn to balance it more. I moved through the trees sliding down one behind her. "You will get the hang of it Miss White, trusting your instincts like you did was wise but always be mindful of your surroundings. It is not me you to apologize to Miss White... Little John is the one who will make you spa with him for punishment, It took me months of sparing with him before I could even come close to defeating him, their is a reason he is a master of the quarter staff."
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Post by Mary Margaret on Aug 28, 2012 16:27:18 GMT -8
"Are you sure that's necessary?" she asked in a tone that might be considered whining. She slung the bow over her shoulder and started walking in the direction of the nearest trap she'd set. "Or we could try and strike a bargain with the trolls...."
She felt him turn away in physical and mental rejection before the phrase was finished. "I know, I know, 'trading with trolls is treacherous'," she recited, "but we have those fresh apples and peaches from Widow McCutcheon's orchard, and you know how rare those are this time of year."
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 29, 2012 21:57:20 GMT -8
Robin Hood
"Are you sure that's necessary?"
I laughed, it was a common thing to hear in regards to training with John.
"Or we could try and strike a bargain with the trolls....""I know, I know, 'trading with trolls is treacherous',""but we have those fresh apples and peaches from Widow McCutcheon's orchard, and you know how rare those are this time of year."
I never trusted Trolls, they rarely kept their word and were dangerous. "Snow..." I gave her an earnest look, and called her Snow which I often didn't do. "You cant get through life by making deals. Sometimes you have to do it on your own. But since this is your training and you are the one bringing the food back I will default to your lead. If you wish to seek out the Trolls then we shall go to the Troll bridge." It was her choice and I hoped above all else she would choose wisely.
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Post by Mary Margaret on Aug 31, 2012 19:54:30 GMT -8
"I'm well aware I'll have to do it on my own," she declared. "Robin, the Queen has my face plastered all over the kingdom, near and far. The longer I stay with you, the more difficult I make it for you and your men. I don't want to be a liability. If that means trading with trolls, then so be it."
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Aug 31, 2012 21:37:34 GMT -8
Robin Hood
"Miss White, I didn't mean it like that. Relying on people is fine, we all need a crutch some times and help from ends isn't always a bad thing. With that being said it is vastly different from making a deal where the price outweighs the product." My men were fine and were capable of looking after themselves, Miss White on the other hand... Her skills had improved but I had a feeling if she were to go and trade on her own she would never be seen again. "As for me and my men we have been doing this long enough, we will be fine. Miss White I believe I can deal with a Queen who can control some of the darkest magic. But if you insist on going and trading with the Trolls then I insist on accompanying you."
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Post by Mary Margaret on Sept 1, 2012 19:47:40 GMT -8
"No, you're right," she agreed with a defeated sigh. "It's getting colder, and we should keep whatever food we have left. We'll check the traps on the way back." She turned and started in the direction of camp, already formulating her plan. She'd meant what she said; she didn't want to be a liability. Life would never be easy for a band of outlaws, but it would be easier without being under the watchful eye of her stepmother.
So she would pack up just enough supplies to get her to the nearest village and leave before dawn. Before anyone would have the chance to miss her. She told herself it was the right and brave thing to do, but the truth was she couldn't look Robin in the eyes to say goodbye.
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Sept 5, 2012 18:13:10 GMT -8
Robin Hood
"No, you're right,""It's getting colder, and we should keep whatever food we have left. We'll check the traps on the way back."
I could hear a sadness in her voice as she spoke and I had a feeling this would be the last I would see of her at least for a while. "Snow, don't forget to use your head as much as you use your heart."
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Post by Mary Margaret on Sept 9, 2012 19:52:30 GMT -8
"Yes, Robin. I've learned that my heart will lead me into nothing but trouble," she agreed. "We should go. The men will be wondering where their dinner is."
***Snow White leaves (eventually) for Granny and Red's Cabin***
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