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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 14, 2012 0:41:53 GMT -5
He was getting closer, Robin nodded to Odette and moved behind the brush, she wasn't ready to leave yet but had no intention of becoming a long eared rodent.
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Post by swanprincess on Jun 14, 2012 1:17:27 GMT -5
Just after Robin hid herself in the bushes, the ones across from her were pushed aside as a man in a black cloak stepped forward into the clearing.
She folded her arms defensively as he approached, glaring at him defiantly.
"I see my little spell has yet to change your mind, my dear." At her lack of response, he continued: "All it takes, Odette, is one little word. Will you, marry me?"
Odette turned to face him fully, "Every night you ask the same question."
"No!" he cried.
She continued, "And every night I give the same answer."
"Don't!" he growled.
"I'll die first." she turned from him.
"You're really starting to bug me." He growled angrily, and she replied, "I would have thought you'd be used to it by now."
"That's it!" he cried, "Just keep pushing it. But one day, I'm going to boil over!"
"Go ahead then! But I'll never give you my father's kingdom!"
He took a deep breath, and smiled cruelly, "I was hoping you'd say you'd be mine, but it looks like you'll need another night to think on it." With a flash of his cloak, he disappeared the way he had come.
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 14, 2012 12:48:27 GMT -5
When Robin was sure he was gone she came back from the bushes, herself nearly boiling over.
"How could anyone let this happen to you?! Leave you here with that cretin!" Robin clenched her teeth and glanced at the man's direction.
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Post by swanprincess on Jun 14, 2012 13:14:21 GMT -5
Odette moved carefully forward onto the dry earth, still eyeing the direction the enchanter had left with a cautious eye. When Robin spoke, she turned towards her.
"My father was killed, trying to protect me. Rothbart appeared so suddenly, he's no ordinary enchanter; he can change into terrifying creatures in the blink of an eye. I don't think anyone knows where I am except for you."
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 14, 2012 13:21:13 GMT -5
Robin nodded, though still pretty aggravated, this was so typical of nobles. Leave behind and forget those who are out of reach... But if this 'Prince Derek' could help her...
"Where will I find your Prince? Some oversized, luxurious castle I presume?"A kingdom hopefully not too familiar with either of alias', that could make traveling difficult.
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Post by swanprincess on Jun 14, 2012 13:44:46 GMT -5
Odette laughed quietly, still cautious of Rothbart. "His kingdom is near to mine, his is Dunberg. Besides yourself, he is the only one I know can find me. And I am certain that he is out there searching."
"As for where his kingdom is, I know it can't be too far, He didn't take too long in getting me here."
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 14, 2012 14:07:02 GMT -5
That wasn't much to go on... But a simple map would give her a direction, she felt the inside of her sidebag... Yes it was there.
"I'll do my best m'lady, if I can I'll send one of my own to check on you, getting through to your Prince without getting thrown in prison..." she drifted and shook her head,"Nevermind. I'll find him."
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Post by swanprincess on Jun 14, 2012 14:21:26 GMT -5
Odette nodded gratefully, "If you do send someone, make sure that they know to come in the middle of the night; Rothbart only comes at sunrise and sunset."
"As for Derek, I'm sure you'll be more likely to find him in the area surrounding his kingdom, then in the castle itself. I could be wrong, though.."
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 14, 2012 14:33:14 GMT -5
"That'll make things easier..." Robin took a bow,"Untill then M'lady" and with that she turned to make her leave.
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Post by swanprincess on Jun 14, 2012 14:58:37 GMT -5
Odette returned a curtsy and smiled, "Thank you again, hunter. I wish you luck and safety on your journeying."
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 14, 2012 16:07:10 GMT -5
Robin gave her another nod, but then she stopped herself from leaving. She pulled out a small hunting knife. It would be easy enough to conceal, and if worse came to worse...
Robin turned and walked to her handing the princess a knife,"In case you feel like rescuing yourself. It might not seem like you can, but your strong. If something happens where the Pirnce doesn't come soon enough... Kill the twinkly bastard"
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Post by swanprincess on Jun 14, 2012 17:17:45 GMT -5
Odette nodded grimly; if worse came to worse... She swallowed, and received the knife from Robin. "Thank you again, I will try to be brave." She held the knife carefully clutched to her chest.
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 14, 2012 17:18:48 GMT -5
Robin gave her one last salute and disappeared into the woods.
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Post by swanprincess on Jun 14, 2012 17:48:41 GMT -5
Hiding the knife in a secret pocket on her dress, Odette watched as the hunter disappeared back into the forest, and turned back to the lake.
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jun 15, 2012 0:23:14 GMT -5
Eventually Robin had made her way to the edges of the forest outside the castle like Odette had said. The shadows kept her hidden fairly well, though it in turn was difficult to see.
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