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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jan 19, 2013 13:53:49 GMT -5
Robin blinked a bit, was this guy serious?
She slowly stood having mad no progress with the lock, she smiled at the guards," Keep up the good work," Then bit her thumb at them as she hurried up to catch up with the 'King'.
Robin watched him, he really hadn't a clue did he? It was almost a bit sad, but she didn't complain, as long as he was with her she figured she pretty much had a free pass to anywhrere in the castle.
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Jan 19, 2013 14:38:06 GMT -5
Once he made it to the Queen's quarters with the little man in tow, he swung the door open.
"Else! This little man I found needs a key!" Hans announced loudly. "To the... the... the place where the weapons are!" he settled for.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 19, 2013 14:44:48 GMT -5
At first the Queen was a little agitated that her husband had barged in and she in such a state of undress. She closed the opening to her night robe with a hand. Although the two were indeed married, they did not yet... know each other. It was Else's only rebellion against the deal she had sealed with Rumpelstiltskin.
Then she noticed the 'little man' behind Hans.
"Robin?" she said, incredulously. "I thought...." She then stopped. She quickly made her way to the door, check for spying eyes, and then latched the door shut. "...I thought you would be far from the castle by now! What in all the realms are you still DOING here???"
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jan 19, 2013 14:51:12 GMT -5
"I'm sorry M'lady," The first time she had actually used any sort of respect for Else,"But I truly need my own Bow and quiver- not that I'm ungrateful... I'm sure these work just as well-"
Robin glanced up at Hans, wondering what was going on in his head at this point- also realizing if things turned ugly he was probably not the man she'd want to have to fight,"....It's.... a personal matter I'm afraid"
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Jan 19, 2013 15:05:24 GMT -5
Hans walked about the chamber, looking at the numerous lady things about the place.
He liked Else's room. It smelled of her sweet scent.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 19, 2013 15:24:35 GMT -5
"I'm afraid YOU don't understand, Robin of Loxly..." Else replied, worry in her tone. She walked over to her vanity and uncovered the bandit's possessions. "Prince John was hot on your trail as you stumbled into our land. Once he heard that the bandit had been caught by my guard he demanded an audience with my husband and me, to turn you over."
She poured herself some wine and swigged it down. "I sent word saying that you had escaped, but he wants proof that we did not harbor a criminal and smuggle you to our borders. I planned on delivering him your weapon as definitive proof... but now I can't do that." She took another swig. "Because I have just been informed that he is HERE. Now. And with a decent size of armed forces, demanding to meet us at even this ungodsly hour."
Someone knocked on the door. "My Lady?" came a voice. "It's... our visitor... he seems very adamant to-"
"Just a moment!" She sat down with a thudd. "Gods above..."
"H-he's coming up this way..."
"JUST A MOMENT, PLEASE." She glanced at Robin.
Hans continued smelling perfumes, Oblivious.
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jan 19, 2013 18:34:15 GMT -5
"Well that would have been wonderful to know before hand m'lady!" Robin swore under her breath, "Alright...here's what we'll do- give me my bow, and have your guard come and catch me again. When you have audience with the prince you can bring me in as if your guards had just discovered my where-abouts and captured me once again,"
Robin looked at the door again,"Offer one of your own carriages to hold me in on the trip back- but make sure I either have a key or the lock is.... well not as good as the one on your armory. Can you do that?'
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 19, 2013 19:10:18 GMT -5
Else looked at Robin for a beat, eyes narrowing at the face before her. "I have a better idea..."
She grabbed Robin's hand and led him behind her ornate dressing divider. She grabbed a simple shift of hers from a chair and two sashes. She tossed them to the bandit. "Put these on: cover your hair and scar... and as for THAT.." she added, taking hold of the pealing-off false facial hair, which had been coming undone since their time in the dungeon, and ripped it off. "...you won't need it." She helped the stunned bandit out of her forest attire speedily and slid the dress over. "Your name is Millie, your mute, and your self conscious of your small pox scars and hide them with a scarf. Keep your eyes down cast, and for gods sakes PLEASE try to keep your rage in check... for the sake of MY kingdom." She shoved Robin's clothes out of sight and made her way to the door.
"Trust me. You will be on your way by the end of this night if you cooperate..."
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Post by Robin Hood/Jezabel Williams on Jan 19, 2013 19:26:29 GMT -5
Robin grit her teeth and touched where the mustache had been forcibly removed. it hurt more when someone else took it off she decided.
Robin looked down at the clothes she had been given, she had to admit she liked her plan better- it seemed easier in her mind than keeping her mouth shut- but Else's.... was most likely safer. She gave a nod and went behind the dressing divider. She wondered how long Else had know she was a woman- and how she might keep this from happening again
Robin then stepped out from behind the cover of the divider fully dressed, not pleased with how she looked(or how much less movement was allowed) but now certainly wouldn't be the time to be picky
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Jan 19, 2013 19:32:16 GMT -5
Hans perked up, but his eyes furrowed upon seeing the new woman in the room.
"...Where's the little man?" He went to investigate behind the divider and found NO ONE. The poor man's mind was boggled. He looked at the masked woman. "And who's she?"
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 19, 2013 19:34:42 GMT -5
"She's 'Millie' dear husband." Else said, with a nurturing patience, touching the side of his cheek. "My trusted handmaid of over 7 years... remember?"
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Jan 19, 2013 19:37:23 GMT -5
Hans scrunched his face, trying to remember such a person. But, as to not disappoint his wife whom he adored, he nodded. "Ah yes... Millie. We're... friends with Millie?" he asked, hoping he got it right.
Else rewarded him with a smile and nod. Hans beamed.
When suddenly there was a loud banging at the chamber door.
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Post by Prince John/ Theodore Williams on Jan 19, 2013 20:02:49 GMT -5
The Prince waited for The Queen and her pet 'King' to arrive and explain to him where exactly Robin Hood was. He'd heard about this kingdom's 'Simple King', but according to his advisors the Queen was quite the opposite- and it wasn't very likely that if she had wanted to hold the fugitive he would have gotten away, even if it was The Robin Hood
He huffed impatiently, what could be taking so long? Perhaps a few small slaughters of the guards would quicken their pace
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Post by Simple Hans/Fletcher Fitch on Jan 19, 2013 20:19:12 GMT -5
Else instructed Hans to open the door once she had positioned herself at her vanity, with Robin pretending to be combing the Queen's long brown hair.
Once the door was opened, Prince John's men flooded into the room, nearly knocking the overly tall and broad Hans off balance as he tried to deliver a greeting. A little discouraged, Hans made his way closer to Else.
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Post by Sally Fitch/Clever Else on Jan 19, 2013 20:23:13 GMT -5
The Queen immediately stood up at the intrusion.
"Prince John of England." She curtsied gracefully. "I apologize for your wait... as you can see, I was in a state of undress when I was informed of your arrival." She smiled an apology. "Please excuse my vanity... but I did hope to be more presentable before our meeting."
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