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Lucy's right? What if they can't get back? 1186 is very different from 2007 and I hardly think our team will be able to fully adapt. Just think about what Kav said... no indoor plumbing.
I think that is the question of the day - how will they get back?? I can't seem to come up with a good idea!! Of course, that's why this is your story, Rosa, not mine!! I know you have it all figured out, and I can't wait to see how you do it!!!
Joy
Joy
Thanks for your replies. I will have to keep you guessing at the moment as to if and how and when they get back to their own time 
The night began to draw in and they all gathered into the Manor house once more. In fact with them all present the house seems crowded to say the least and Myles suspected that there were not enough beds for them all to occupy.
“I have made provision for you as best I can” Robin told them standing in the light of the burning candles and looking in Sue’s direction, mindful of what he had learned from her that afternoon.
“If we are putting you out perhaps we should go and sleep under the stars” said Bobby, quite happy with that arrangement.
“It is no bother and I can not have guests to my house sleeping outside. I have made provision in three rooms upstairs”
“Including your room” Sue said softly to him
He smiled at her and Jack felt a wave of jealously rage up in him and threaten to overthrow his rationality and reason.
“Yes”
“Where will you sleep Master? Asked Much looking quite alarmed
“In your bed, you can sleep under the stars”
“Oh Master surely not I…”
“Relax Much, I can sleep down here, your room is yours” Robin said with much amusement at his manservant’s expense
“But Master sur…”
Robin cut him off halfway through his pressings “It’s settled although I apologise that I do not have enough beds of everyone”
“It’s very good of you to take us in” said D seeing that Jack was still seething, unnecessarily.
“Stay, please until you know where you should be heading. There’s the Spring celebrations in a few days, it would be a pity to miss those, stay until they are over . There are no finer celebrations than here in Locksley for miles around, even Nottingham does not compare, with perhaps the exception of the archery contest”
“Very well” said Jack finally “We will stay until after then”
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Upstairs the rooms were furnished sparingly at lot like downstairs.
“How we going to do this?” asked D after checking out all three rooms
“How about you and I have the smallest room and let all these single’s fight it out between them” suggested Donna
“That is the best idea you’ve had all day, let’s go” he replied to her and they left the rest of the team to it.
“Okay so what there’s six of us” said Lucy as they all stood in the biggest room.
“Being the gentleman that I am..” Bobby started
“Since when have you been a gentleman?” bit back Myles with a shake of his head
“I was going to add that the girls should get the beds”
“What? How do we divide each other like that, there are two beds and three of us?” Tara said
“I’ll tell you something” said Jack “Myles and Bobby would be better off sleeping on the floor”
“Why?” asked Sue
“The beds are not particularly long”
“Seems an advantage that you are shorter than us for a change” Bobby grinned back at him
“Okay, we can’t dither about this all night, Tara and I will take this bed and you two” she pointed at Bobby and Myles “Sleep in here on the floor and Jack and Sue take the other room”
“Okay done” said Bobby and Myles nodded as they gently steered Jack, Sue and Levi into the direction of the third room.
When they had gone Myles said “Lucy that wasn’t very subtle, could you have been more obvious?”
“Perhaps” she said “I could have said you two need to get it together I think you should share a room”
“Okay, that was obvious”
“I think” said Tara “That this is the perfect set up, here we are worlds away from what we are used to and know, what better opportunity for Jack and Sue to finally admit how they feel about each other”
“Jack didn’t look to pleased at the way Robin was looking at Sue” Bobby mentioned
“You are forgetting” said Lucy
“What?”
“That Robin Hood loves Marian”
“He is not Robin Hood yet…if you haven’t forgotten he still is clearly not outlawed at this point in time and we haven’t met Marian. She might not even exist” pointed out Myles
“Yeah but I bet she does” Tara said in a dreamy haze and the men shared a look with one another at Tara’s romantic expectations.
“Well perhaps we’ll see tomorrow, lets get some sleep, things might look better in the morning” Bobby declared and everyone agreed.
The night began to draw in and they all gathered into the Manor house once more. In fact with them all present the house seems crowded to say the least and Myles suspected that there were not enough beds for them all to occupy.
“I have made provision for you as best I can” Robin told them standing in the light of the burning candles and looking in Sue’s direction, mindful of what he had learned from her that afternoon.
“If we are putting you out perhaps we should go and sleep under the stars” said Bobby, quite happy with that arrangement.
“It is no bother and I can not have guests to my house sleeping outside. I have made provision in three rooms upstairs”
“Including your room” Sue said softly to him
He smiled at her and Jack felt a wave of jealously rage up in him and threaten to overthrow his rationality and reason.
“Yes”
“Where will you sleep Master? Asked Much looking quite alarmed
“In your bed, you can sleep under the stars”
“Oh Master surely not I…”
“Relax Much, I can sleep down here, your room is yours” Robin said with much amusement at his manservant’s expense
“But Master sur…”
Robin cut him off halfway through his pressings “It’s settled although I apologise that I do not have enough beds of everyone”
“It’s very good of you to take us in” said D seeing that Jack was still seething, unnecessarily.
“Stay, please until you know where you should be heading. There’s the Spring celebrations in a few days, it would be a pity to miss those, stay until they are over . There are no finer celebrations than here in Locksley for miles around, even Nottingham does not compare, with perhaps the exception of the archery contest”
“Very well” said Jack finally “We will stay until after then”
^^^^^^
Upstairs the rooms were furnished sparingly at lot like downstairs.
“How we going to do this?” asked D after checking out all three rooms
“How about you and I have the smallest room and let all these single’s fight it out between them” suggested Donna
“That is the best idea you’ve had all day, let’s go” he replied to her and they left the rest of the team to it.
“Okay so what there’s six of us” said Lucy as they all stood in the biggest room.
“Being the gentleman that I am..” Bobby started
“Since when have you been a gentleman?” bit back Myles with a shake of his head
“I was going to add that the girls should get the beds”
“What? How do we divide each other like that, there are two beds and three of us?” Tara said
“I’ll tell you something” said Jack “Myles and Bobby would be better off sleeping on the floor”
“Why?” asked Sue
“The beds are not particularly long”
“Seems an advantage that you are shorter than us for a change” Bobby grinned back at him
“Okay, we can’t dither about this all night, Tara and I will take this bed and you two” she pointed at Bobby and Myles “Sleep in here on the floor and Jack and Sue take the other room”
“Okay done” said Bobby and Myles nodded as they gently steered Jack, Sue and Levi into the direction of the third room.
When they had gone Myles said “Lucy that wasn’t very subtle, could you have been more obvious?”
“Perhaps” she said “I could have said you two need to get it together I think you should share a room”
“Okay, that was obvious”
“I think” said Tara “That this is the perfect set up, here we are worlds away from what we are used to and know, what better opportunity for Jack and Sue to finally admit how they feel about each other”
“Jack didn’t look to pleased at the way Robin was looking at Sue” Bobby mentioned
“You are forgetting” said Lucy
“What?”
“That Robin Hood loves Marian”
“He is not Robin Hood yet…if you haven’t forgotten he still is clearly not outlawed at this point in time and we haven’t met Marian. She might not even exist” pointed out Myles
“Yeah but I bet she does” Tara said in a dreamy haze and the men shared a look with one another at Tara’s romantic expectations.
“Well perhaps we’ll see tomorrow, lets get some sleep, things might look better in the morning” Bobby declared and everyone agreed.
I loved that. As I was reading, I was mentally trying to figure out how to discreetly arrange everyone and then Lucy just took things into her own hands! 
You go girl!!!
kav
You go girl!!!kav
great posts to catch up with, i see luce is still matchmaking and bobby and myles are still bickering
cath
cath
It's nice to see that eve though they are out of their element, they are still in character. Bobby and Myles' bickering always seems to light up a room. Jack jealousy is very obvious when someone so much as looks at Sue the way he does. D is still the fatherly figure to them all and knows when to butt out when the time calls for it. Lucy is still her old, matchmaking self....
Rosa, you're doing wonderfully with this. I really can't wait to see where you're going with this.
Rosa, you're doing wonderfully with this. I really can't wait to see where you're going with this.
Good arrangements on the rooms!! Smart idea, Lucy!! I notice that Jack and Sue didn't protest!!!
I think Myles is right - I don't think Robin has met Maid Marian yet!! But, for right now, he seems to have a liking for Sue!! Jack, you better start courting real soon!!!
Joy
I think Myles is right - I don't think Robin has met Maid Marian yet!! But, for right now, he seems to have a liking for Sue!! Jack, you better start courting real soon!!!
Joy
Thank you
The room was dim, but lit with several candles, enough for them to see each other moderately. Levi pottered about the room sniffing here and there until he finally chose to lie by the door, Jack eyed him suspiciously.
“What?” Sue asked him
“Why is he sitting there?”
“To protect me I suppose” she replied, noting Jack’s hurt expression and hurriedly added “I know you will do a great job, but Levi just wants to make sure, be your back up”
He smiled a little at this and told her “Yeah a guy needs back up when faced with this kind of situation”
“What kind of situation?” Sue asked eying the bed that they had to share
“Moving through time sort of situation. In…when….Where we normally are, where we have come from, I know what I’m doing, I know what I am up against with regard to criminals but here it’s different”
“Why? Because they don’t use guns Jack?”
“Yes. I have never used a bow and arrow in my life”
“What about a sword?”
“No, I can’t do that either, although I think Myles might be able to”
“Wouldn’t surprise me” she chuckled back, slipping between the cold sheets, still clad in her underwear and blouse, hoping that fighting wouldn’t be necessary.
Jack followed suit leaving his boxers on and shivered, it might be May but it was still chilly especially in a house with no central heating. There was in this room, a hearth and a small fire burned gently there but would be out by morning. Sue looked at him and then at the candles
“I’ll get cold” he protested
“I thought you were going to be my gallant hero?” she teased her eyes lighting up with merriment
“Okay” he relented “But when they’re out we won’t be able to talk”
“That’s okay, I plan on sleeping, good night” she told him, snuggling down.
He was back in bed almost before he knew it, it was a smallish bed but just enough room for two. Jack lay on his back and looked up at the ceiling, he was half expecting to fall asleep and wake up back in his own bed, his apartment in DC, or at the very least at the bottom of the stone steps that had led down from the attic. He sighed and felt the bed shift which reminded him he wasn’t alone. He was with Sue. Not with, with Sue as he still had not plucked up the courage to tell her how he felt. But here, he was lying right next to her, in bed. If he moved his hand an inch he would encounter her body. He forced himself to think about something else and he ran through all the unsolved cases they had. With time her breathing evened out and he knew sleep had claimed her, he was tired too, it was surprising how tiring it was to suddenly find yourself in a different place in time. Jack turned gently, careful not to wake her, he shut his eyes, letting his mind blank off towards unconsciousness and when he was finally in the word of slumber his arm drifted off to drape across Sue’s frame and draw her close to his side.
The room was dim, but lit with several candles, enough for them to see each other moderately. Levi pottered about the room sniffing here and there until he finally chose to lie by the door, Jack eyed him suspiciously.
“What?” Sue asked him
“Why is he sitting there?”
“To protect me I suppose” she replied, noting Jack’s hurt expression and hurriedly added “I know you will do a great job, but Levi just wants to make sure, be your back up”
He smiled a little at this and told her “Yeah a guy needs back up when faced with this kind of situation”
“What kind of situation?” Sue asked eying the bed that they had to share
“Moving through time sort of situation. In…when….Where we normally are, where we have come from, I know what I’m doing, I know what I am up against with regard to criminals but here it’s different”
“Why? Because they don’t use guns Jack?”
“Yes. I have never used a bow and arrow in my life”
“What about a sword?”
“No, I can’t do that either, although I think Myles might be able to”
“Wouldn’t surprise me” she chuckled back, slipping between the cold sheets, still clad in her underwear and blouse, hoping that fighting wouldn’t be necessary.
Jack followed suit leaving his boxers on and shivered, it might be May but it was still chilly especially in a house with no central heating. There was in this room, a hearth and a small fire burned gently there but would be out by morning. Sue looked at him and then at the candles
“I’ll get cold” he protested
“I thought you were going to be my gallant hero?” she teased her eyes lighting up with merriment
“Okay” he relented “But when they’re out we won’t be able to talk”
“That’s okay, I plan on sleeping, good night” she told him, snuggling down.
He was back in bed almost before he knew it, it was a smallish bed but just enough room for two. Jack lay on his back and looked up at the ceiling, he was half expecting to fall asleep and wake up back in his own bed, his apartment in DC, or at the very least at the bottom of the stone steps that had led down from the attic. He sighed and felt the bed shift which reminded him he wasn’t alone. He was with Sue. Not with, with Sue as he still had not plucked up the courage to tell her how he felt. But here, he was lying right next to her, in bed. If he moved his hand an inch he would encounter her body. He forced himself to think about something else and he ran through all the unsolved cases they had. With time her breathing evened out and he knew sleep had claimed her, he was tired too, it was surprising how tiring it was to suddenly find yourself in a different place in time. Jack turned gently, careful not to wake her, he shut his eyes, letting his mind blank off towards unconsciousness and when he was finally in the word of slumber his arm drifted off to drape across Sue’s frame and draw her close to his side.
Rosa, that was very sweet!! Sue's hero!! Out of his element, no weapon that he knows how to use, and he's cold!! Well, I do believe he could help himself out with the last situation, and it looks like his subconscious is way ahead of him!!!
Joy
Joy
cute post and i'm sure she won't mind waking up in his aems
cath
cath
Hm... I think i might enjoy this rooming arrangement.
Aw, bless his heart . . . he's gonna get cold . . . I hope Sue doesn't mind if he snuggles and . . . . . . 
Wonder what Sue will say when she wakes up in his arms?
kav
kav
Thank you
The next day dawned with the promise of being as bright and sunny as the day before. Sue lay in her bed, she could feel the warm presence of Jack as he lay behind her, his hand, still but resting, on her hips and she revelled in the feel of him so close. Jack hoped he was doing a good impression of sleeping, it helped that Sue had her back to him, his eyes travelled from here soft blond hair down to her shoulders where her body disappeared under the covers, but his hand that resided on her hip wanted to caress the soft skin it encountered there, however he remained still, eager to prolong this waking up with Sue for as long as he could.
D sighed and stretched slowly at the luxury of being with Donna without the kids, they did on occasion go away for a night or two alone but this was different. The sounds outside were from the birds twittering in their nests, he could make out the odd voice or two but nothing more. There would be no traffic, no rush hour in an effort to get to work, no daily grind and no crimes to solve. It was going to be weird, like a vacation but at the same time, not. With that in mind and with the knowledge that they would not be interrupted by the shrill ring of the alarm or the phone he turned and met with the gaze of the most important person in his life; Donna.
Donna smiled at her husband and sighed, contented although inwardly fearful of the situation and how to return home, putting that aside she reached out and stroked his face. How he had changed over the years since they first met, not immensely but time had a way of aging you. D returned her smile catching her hand with his warm fingers and brushing a kiss upon her palm. The feelings that her husband created in her very being stirred up and began to move her to be nearer him, to touch him to be joined with him, making the first move she kissed him, and felt his response, as their mouths danced the dance that was theirs, old and familiar and new and exciting at the same time, until at last they lay sated in each others’ embrace.
Lucy stared out of the window, she had drawn the shutters back. There was no glass at the window, just wooden bars and the shutters. She supposed glass was too expensive even for noble men and perhaps was only seen at churches or buildings like that. From her vantage point she had a good view of the village. It was still early but there were several people about. Walking to and fro from the well, tending to their livestock. The air was so fresh here. It made her realise how polluted 2007 was and while she was as eager as the next person to use modern transport and all the other things the modern world offered. This, natural state of the world was good too. Lucy has slept well despite everything, she looked behind her Tara was hastily dressing and Myles was waking while Bobby slept on, snoring into the bargain. She wondered what today would bring, what would they discover on this day, would they find their way home?
The next day dawned with the promise of being as bright and sunny as the day before. Sue lay in her bed, she could feel the warm presence of Jack as he lay behind her, his hand, still but resting, on her hips and she revelled in the feel of him so close. Jack hoped he was doing a good impression of sleeping, it helped that Sue had her back to him, his eyes travelled from here soft blond hair down to her shoulders where her body disappeared under the covers, but his hand that resided on her hip wanted to caress the soft skin it encountered there, however he remained still, eager to prolong this waking up with Sue for as long as he could.
D sighed and stretched slowly at the luxury of being with Donna without the kids, they did on occasion go away for a night or two alone but this was different. The sounds outside were from the birds twittering in their nests, he could make out the odd voice or two but nothing more. There would be no traffic, no rush hour in an effort to get to work, no daily grind and no crimes to solve. It was going to be weird, like a vacation but at the same time, not. With that in mind and with the knowledge that they would not be interrupted by the shrill ring of the alarm or the phone he turned and met with the gaze of the most important person in his life; Donna.
Donna smiled at her husband and sighed, contented although inwardly fearful of the situation and how to return home, putting that aside she reached out and stroked his face. How he had changed over the years since they first met, not immensely but time had a way of aging you. D returned her smile catching her hand with his warm fingers and brushing a kiss upon her palm. The feelings that her husband created in her very being stirred up and began to move her to be nearer him, to touch him to be joined with him, making the first move she kissed him, and felt his response, as their mouths danced the dance that was theirs, old and familiar and new and exciting at the same time, until at last they lay sated in each others’ embrace.
Lucy stared out of the window, she had drawn the shutters back. There was no glass at the window, just wooden bars and the shutters. She supposed glass was too expensive even for noble men and perhaps was only seen at churches or buildings like that. From her vantage point she had a good view of the village. It was still early but there were several people about. Walking to and fro from the well, tending to their livestock. The air was so fresh here. It made her realise how polluted 2007 was and while she was as eager as the next person to use modern transport and all the other things the modern world offered. This, natural state of the world was good too. Lucy has slept well despite everything, she looked behind her Tara was hastily dressing and Myles was waking while Bobby slept on, snoring into the bargain. She wondered what today would bring, what would they discover on this day, would they find their way home?
Nice almost fuzzies with Jack and Sue. And I'm glad that D and Donna are getting some respite from their offspring...however unorthodox it is! 
Now there's all kinds of possibilities for the new day to bring! 
I can't wait to read about it.
kav
And I'm glad that D and Donna are getting some respite from their offspring...however unorthodox it is! Now there's all kinds of possibilities for the new day to bring! I can't wait to read about it.kav
This story is getting more and more amazing with each post! 
I was wondering if there will be a challenge between Jack and Robin... Jack with bow and arrows?
Ornella
I was wondering if there will be a challenge between Jack and Robin... Jack with bow and arrows?
Ornella
love the d and donna fuzzies
i'm sure sue will be happy to be right where she is
cath
i'm sure sue will be happy to be right where she is
cath
This post gave me a nice, content feeling, which doesn't usually happen. The new dawn is approaching which means a whole new plethora of possibilities for them.
Thank you
Robin met up with the team whilst they ate a breakfast of porridge, he breezed into the room, with no sign of his manservant and said “I trust you all slept well” After a murmuring and polite replies on the subject he added “Today is market day, in Nottingham”
“You think we should go?” Myles said cautiously
Robin nodded and replied “There is always a good selection of stalls and wares for sale”
“Are you suggesting we need some in particular?” asked Lucy
“Perhaps…perhaps” he said not wanting to offend but knowing they needed the truth and would respect the truth “Your dress, you might feel and might be not treated so guardedly if you were to conform, I understand and respect that you might not want to, but it also may be more practical to do so”
He watched as they all looked down to their clothing, which was extremely out of place for the time they were now in, Myles was about to question what they were going to use for money when his hand slipped into his pocket and drew out his wallet. Tentively he opened it expecting to find a wad of 100 dollar bills but instead there were coins, of various shapes and sizes, coins that he had only seen before in museums. Seeing Myles the others followed suit and sure enough all the men at least, discovered that their American money was now old English coinage.
“I particularly happen to like what I am wearing” Myles told Robin
“But” said D cutting in “You have a point, perhaps it would be better to keep our clothes we are now in, until it is time for us to leave”
“Yes” put in Sue “we need them for when we go leave, except I haven’t got any money”
“I’ll buy you something” said Jack quietly, double taking at the look he got from the others while Robin just looked amused.
“There is a tailor in town too” Robin told them “I can direct you to his home, tell him Robin of Locksley sent you”
“I thought perhaps we could buy something ready made” uttered Tara without thinking
Robin laughed and said “Now that is a good idea, unique, could catch on”
“Maybe one day” Lucy muttered under her breath
“Will you accompany us to this Nottingham ?” asked Bobby
“It’s Wednesday” said Robin, “lots of folk will be heading that way or back…I will be at the castle if you need me”
“What are you doing there?” asked Lucy regretting it as soon as the words left her mouth
He smiled wryly at her and she nursed her shin where Myles had kicked her under the table as Robin replied “I have business there a council of nobles with the Sheriff”
“Oh” Lucy said quietly
“Master” Much said quietly from the corner of the room by the door
“Much?”
“The horses are ready, it is time we were leaving, we do not want to keep anyone waiting and I know you do not want to keep..”
Robin cut him off with a wave of his hand and addressed his guests one last time “I wish you all a good day and perhaps will see you all tonight at dinner” he nodded at them and took his leave.
“So we walk into Nottingham?” Donna said
“I never say no to shopping” said Lucy with a smile “Especially if we are using other people’s money”
“I think it’s going to be different than what we are used to” Sue answered but still with a look of joy at what the shopping excursion might bring.
“Was it me or did he say it’s Wednesday today?” asked Myles
“He said it was Wednesday and market day” affirmed Jack “Why?”
“Because yesterday when you all were helping me with my attic, when we were in the 21st century it was a Saturday, don’t you think that is odd?”
“No more than the whole experience is, nothing will surprise me anymore” said Lucy with a shake of her head. “Come on, we don’t want all the good things to be bought before we get a chance to see what’s on sale”
The guys all groaned and Donna said is a purposely sweet voice to D “You have to come darling, you have the money”
“Yes and how did that change into English coinage” Myles added before Bobby dragged him to stand.
“Lucy’s right” Bobby said “Let’s go before we miss everything”
Donna walked up to him, poked his chest with her index finger and added “If I am to be stuck with you indefinitely please cut out the whinging and the moaning, you’re not the only one stuck in the 12 century, there are others here apart from you, you know and you are beginning to sound like one of my kids, as you are much older than they are and therefore assumed to be more mature I suggest Myles Leland the third you grow up and act like it”
Myles stupefied took a step back while Bobby chuckled and said “Now I know why D toes the line, come on let‘s get out of here”
Robin met up with the team whilst they ate a breakfast of porridge, he breezed into the room, with no sign of his manservant and said “I trust you all slept well” After a murmuring and polite replies on the subject he added “Today is market day, in Nottingham”
“You think we should go?” Myles said cautiously
Robin nodded and replied “There is always a good selection of stalls and wares for sale”
“Are you suggesting we need some in particular?” asked Lucy
“Perhaps…perhaps” he said not wanting to offend but knowing they needed the truth and would respect the truth “Your dress, you might feel and might be not treated so guardedly if you were to conform, I understand and respect that you might not want to, but it also may be more practical to do so”
He watched as they all looked down to their clothing, which was extremely out of place for the time they were now in, Myles was about to question what they were going to use for money when his hand slipped into his pocket and drew out his wallet. Tentively he opened it expecting to find a wad of 100 dollar bills but instead there were coins, of various shapes and sizes, coins that he had only seen before in museums. Seeing Myles the others followed suit and sure enough all the men at least, discovered that their American money was now old English coinage.
“I particularly happen to like what I am wearing” Myles told Robin
“But” said D cutting in “You have a point, perhaps it would be better to keep our clothes we are now in, until it is time for us to leave”
“Yes” put in Sue “we need them for when we go leave, except I haven’t got any money”
“I’ll buy you something” said Jack quietly, double taking at the look he got from the others while Robin just looked amused.
“There is a tailor in town too” Robin told them “I can direct you to his home, tell him Robin of Locksley sent you”
“I thought perhaps we could buy something ready made” uttered Tara without thinking
Robin laughed and said “Now that is a good idea, unique, could catch on”
“Maybe one day” Lucy muttered under her breath
“Will you accompany us to this Nottingham ?” asked Bobby
“It’s Wednesday” said Robin, “lots of folk will be heading that way or back…I will be at the castle if you need me”
“What are you doing there?” asked Lucy regretting it as soon as the words left her mouth
He smiled wryly at her and she nursed her shin where Myles had kicked her under the table as Robin replied “I have business there a council of nobles with the Sheriff”
“Oh” Lucy said quietly
“Master” Much said quietly from the corner of the room by the door
“Much?”
“The horses are ready, it is time we were leaving, we do not want to keep anyone waiting and I know you do not want to keep..”
Robin cut him off with a wave of his hand and addressed his guests one last time “I wish you all a good day and perhaps will see you all tonight at dinner” he nodded at them and took his leave.
“So we walk into Nottingham?” Donna said
“I never say no to shopping” said Lucy with a smile “Especially if we are using other people’s money”
“I think it’s going to be different than what we are used to” Sue answered but still with a look of joy at what the shopping excursion might bring.
“Was it me or did he say it’s Wednesday today?” asked Myles
“He said it was Wednesday and market day” affirmed Jack “Why?”
“Because yesterday when you all were helping me with my attic, when we were in the 21st century it was a Saturday, don’t you think that is odd?”
“No more than the whole experience is, nothing will surprise me anymore” said Lucy with a shake of her head. “Come on, we don’t want all the good things to be bought before we get a chance to see what’s on sale”
The guys all groaned and Donna said is a purposely sweet voice to D “You have to come darling, you have the money”
“Yes and how did that change into English coinage” Myles added before Bobby dragged him to stand.
“Lucy’s right” Bobby said “Let’s go before we miss everything”
Donna walked up to him, poked his chest with her index finger and added “If I am to be stuck with you indefinitely please cut out the whinging and the moaning, you’re not the only one stuck in the 12 century, there are others here apart from you, you know and you are beginning to sound like one of my kids, as you are much older than they are and therefore assumed to be more mature I suggest Myles Leland the third you grow up and act like it”
Myles stupefied took a step back while Bobby chuckled and said “Now I know why D toes the line, come on let‘s get out of here”
go donna, go donna
this is fab, i wish i had your imagnation
cath
this is fab, i wish i had your imagnation
cath
Rosa, I just caught up and this is so delightful! It is a lovely era to get trapped in, and I do hope they take time to enjoy it before some baddy shows up.
I'm so excited!
I could go back in time and teach him. I took archery in college. I even got an "A." (Not a ususal occurence for me and P.E.) Maybe Tara took archery, too, or Bobby. Somebody has to know how to use a bow and arrow.
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“Why? Because they don’t use guns Jack?”
“Yes. I have never used a bow and arrow in my life”
“Yes. I have never used a bow and arrow in my life”
I'm so excited!
I could go back in time and teach him. I took archery in college. I even got an "A." (Not a ususal occurence for me and P.E.) Maybe Tara took archery, too, or Bobby. Somebody has to know how to use a bow and arrow.
Way to go, Donna!
Ornella
Ornella
Go Donna, go! She's probably suffering Tanya and Davy withdrawal. I mean when you spend every waking minute of the day as a referee, you'd kind of miss it after a while, don't you think? Donna can keep Myles and Bobby in line! 
kav
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Donna walked up to him, poked his chest with her index finger and added “If I am to be stuck with you indefinitely please cut out the whinging and the moaning, you’re not the only one stuck in the 12 century, there are others here apart from you, you know and you are beginning to sound like one of my kids, as you are much older than they are and therefore assumed to be more mature I suggest Myles Leland the third you grow up and act like it”
Myles stupefied took a step back while Bobby chuckled and said “Now I know why D toes the line, come on let‘s get out of here”
Myles stupefied took a step back while Bobby chuckled and said “Now I know why D toes the line, come on let‘s get out of here”
Hehe... this just made me giggle. Gotta love Donna. She is the mother duck of this group of goslings, there's no doubt about it. You tell him, Donna!
Thank you
The walk to Nottingham was pleasant, albeit the stares they got along the way, which made them realise how it would be better to dress appropriately for the period of time, on arrival they were amazed by the noise, the throng of citizens, the stalls, the smells (not all of then bad), the whole feeling and atmosphere of the environment of the town while the castle loomed up in front of them, it’s thick granite walls, imposing, but the feel they got was one of happy times, of people content with their lot. If it was true if Robin was outlawed then something had to go terribly wrong from what it was, as they stood in the middle of the market place and admired everything.
“Well anyone see a cloth stall?” asked Donna breaking the quiet reflection of the group
“There” said Lucy pointing in the right direction
“That is where we go then” Donna replied pulling a reluctant D with her and the other followed behind.
Sue looked at Jack, he presented himself as if he was on a high risk case, she could see the tension in his body as he moved, assuming a casual stance but rigid with uncertainty, as if he knew she was looking at him he caught her eye and smiled, thinking she was the one who needed reassurance he reached out his hand and took hers within, the reality; giving them both the strength they needed.
The girls chose the material, for themselves and the guys too and went in search of Cedric the tailor, he lived in a narrow street, the stench not so pleasant as the market square. He himself was happy and clean enough and in no time at all there all were measured for their new outfits, which he promised would be ready by the following day.
“You can make all these garments in a day?” asked Lucy amazed
“No , no, no my sons, my wife , my daughter will all assist to make sure that your order is ready by this time tomorrow” he grinned at them, which displayed his teeth, or lack of them.
“We will come and collect them then?” Jack confirmed
“No, no, no, no. We will bring them to Locksley”
“Very well” said Jack “We will pay you for them then”
^^^^
Robin looked out of a window in the north tower, the meeting of nobles long since finished, business for the day wrapped up and he searched the market square below to see if he could see his guests.
The door opened and he felt her presence before she spoke, the air changed somehow.
“You seemed not yourself today, is there something wrong?”
Robin smiled her voice filtered through the room and touched his heart , although he would be reluctant to admit it, even to her.
Turning to greet her properly he said “Marian”
Their eyes held each other’s for the briefest of moments, each trying to ascertain the other’s mood and frame of mind.
“So what is bothering you?” she persisted
He smiled, she was so young but so wise beyond her years in some ways and naïve in others, and yet his heart was hers, not that he would say. They had been betrothed for years, since she was four or five and he had been nine or ten. A union, that both their parents had seen fit for their offspring. A match that was actually probably better matched than if they had chosen someone for themselves, the only thing was, neither were really ready to admit it just yet. They knew each other better than they knew themselves, they anticipated each other, drew strength from each other, shared secrets together, had played, fought, made up, kissed. They had no knowledge of what the future held, except that it held each other, or so they thought. At this point in their lives they didn’t think or could not imagine the horrors which lay in store in both of their lives, both together and apart, and what would strengthen them to be the kind of people who would be looked up to, respected and remembered for hundreds of years to come.
“I have visitors”
“I have heard, aliens, who dress strangely”
“You knew and yet you did not ask me about it earlier?” he replied, studying her closely and stepping nearer, so both their hearts beated in time.
“It was not the time, the meeting, now it is over we can talk”
Robin felt her reach for his hand, he swallowed, he wanted to do so more that just talk, she caressed the back of it gently and he managed to say “They say they come from Washington and that they can not return, they also said they were lost. I invited them to stay until the May celebrations”
“You need to be more astute, they could rob you or be spies or traitors or any number of things” she said scolding him
“Perhaps but I don’t think so, and even if we don’t know the reason for their visit, perhaps we should help them. I can not turn people away who need help, my help”
“Why do you think you can help everyone? You can not you know. There are people you can not help and what of your own populace?”
“They are fine, I make sure they are fine. I look after them as a lord should, I care for them. I make sure they can provide for their families and if they can not I make sure that they do not starve” he spoke earnestly, his facial expression conveying all he meant and more
“I know” Marian said softly her free hand cupping his face and he turned his face and softly kissed her palm, she smiled as shivers of delight spread through her like rapid fire and he bent his head and brushed his lips across hers, softly in a whisper of a caress. “So what is your plan?”
“That they stay, until the festivities are over. I told you”
“And then?”
“And then I hope they will have found their way, their path in life”
“And if not?”
“Then we, you and I help them” he told her, their eyes holding each others, neither noticing Much appearing at the door as they lost themselves in a deeper kiss of promise and love.
The walk to Nottingham was pleasant, albeit the stares they got along the way, which made them realise how it would be better to dress appropriately for the period of time, on arrival they were amazed by the noise, the throng of citizens, the stalls, the smells (not all of then bad), the whole feeling and atmosphere of the environment of the town while the castle loomed up in front of them, it’s thick granite walls, imposing, but the feel they got was one of happy times, of people content with their lot. If it was true if Robin was outlawed then something had to go terribly wrong from what it was, as they stood in the middle of the market place and admired everything.
“Well anyone see a cloth stall?” asked Donna breaking the quiet reflection of the group
“There” said Lucy pointing in the right direction
“That is where we go then” Donna replied pulling a reluctant D with her and the other followed behind.
Sue looked at Jack, he presented himself as if he was on a high risk case, she could see the tension in his body as he moved, assuming a casual stance but rigid with uncertainty, as if he knew she was looking at him he caught her eye and smiled, thinking she was the one who needed reassurance he reached out his hand and took hers within, the reality; giving them both the strength they needed.
The girls chose the material, for themselves and the guys too and went in search of Cedric the tailor, he lived in a narrow street, the stench not so pleasant as the market square. He himself was happy and clean enough and in no time at all there all were measured for their new outfits, which he promised would be ready by the following day.
“You can make all these garments in a day?” asked Lucy amazed
“No , no, no my sons, my wife , my daughter will all assist to make sure that your order is ready by this time tomorrow” he grinned at them, which displayed his teeth, or lack of them.
“We will come and collect them then?” Jack confirmed
“No, no, no, no. We will bring them to Locksley”
“Very well” said Jack “We will pay you for them then”
^^^^
Robin looked out of a window in the north tower, the meeting of nobles long since finished, business for the day wrapped up and he searched the market square below to see if he could see his guests.
The door opened and he felt her presence before she spoke, the air changed somehow.
“You seemed not yourself today, is there something wrong?”
Robin smiled her voice filtered through the room and touched his heart , although he would be reluctant to admit it, even to her.
Turning to greet her properly he said “Marian”
Their eyes held each other’s for the briefest of moments, each trying to ascertain the other’s mood and frame of mind.
“So what is bothering you?” she persisted
He smiled, she was so young but so wise beyond her years in some ways and naïve in others, and yet his heart was hers, not that he would say. They had been betrothed for years, since she was four or five and he had been nine or ten. A union, that both their parents had seen fit for their offspring. A match that was actually probably better matched than if they had chosen someone for themselves, the only thing was, neither were really ready to admit it just yet. They knew each other better than they knew themselves, they anticipated each other, drew strength from each other, shared secrets together, had played, fought, made up, kissed. They had no knowledge of what the future held, except that it held each other, or so they thought. At this point in their lives they didn’t think or could not imagine the horrors which lay in store in both of their lives, both together and apart, and what would strengthen them to be the kind of people who would be looked up to, respected and remembered for hundreds of years to come.
“I have visitors”
“I have heard, aliens, who dress strangely”
“You knew and yet you did not ask me about it earlier?” he replied, studying her closely and stepping nearer, so both their hearts beated in time.
“It was not the time, the meeting, now it is over we can talk”
Robin felt her reach for his hand, he swallowed, he wanted to do so more that just talk, she caressed the back of it gently and he managed to say “They say they come from Washington and that they can not return, they also said they were lost. I invited them to stay until the May celebrations”
“You need to be more astute, they could rob you or be spies or traitors or any number of things” she said scolding him
“Perhaps but I don’t think so, and even if we don’t know the reason for their visit, perhaps we should help them. I can not turn people away who need help, my help”
“Why do you think you can help everyone? You can not you know. There are people you can not help and what of your own populace?”
“They are fine, I make sure they are fine. I look after them as a lord should, I care for them. I make sure they can provide for their families and if they can not I make sure that they do not starve” he spoke earnestly, his facial expression conveying all he meant and more
“I know” Marian said softly her free hand cupping his face and he turned his face and softly kissed her palm, she smiled as shivers of delight spread through her like rapid fire and he bent his head and brushed his lips across hers, softly in a whisper of a caress. “So what is your plan?”
“That they stay, until the festivities are over. I told you”
“And then?”
“And then I hope they will have found their way, their path in life”
“And if not?”
“Then we, you and I help them” he told her, their eyes holding each others, neither noticing Much appearing at the door as they lost themselves in a deeper kiss of promise and love.
I love the morning moments with the team!! Donna and D alone without modern day interruptions, Jack and Sue pretending to be asleep to enjoy each other's closeness a little longer!!!
Interesting how each of the men now have English coins instead of American money!! Robin is right - they do need to blend in - otherwise there could be trouble!! Donna is perfect with Myles!! I can just see the look on Myles' face!!!
I had to chuckle to myself when Robin watched Jack and Sue with amusement!! I'm sure he can relate - he's in almost the same kind of situation with Marian!!!
Joy
Interesting how each of the men now have English coins instead of American money!! Robin is right - they do need to blend in - otherwise there could be trouble!! Donna is perfect with Myles!! I can just see the look on Myles' face!!!
I had to chuckle to myself when Robin watched Jack and Sue with amusement!! I'm sure he can relate - he's in almost the same kind of situation with Marian!!!
Joy
i was just thinking how much jack and sue are like robin and marion
the tailor must jhave a lot of sons if he's going to gave the whole team dressed correctly by the following day
cath
the tailor must jhave a lot of sons if he's going to gave the whole team dressed correctly by the following day
cath
I love the similarities between Jack and Sue and Robin and Marion. Perhaps both couples can help the other find their way in this life.
Kim
Kim
Lovely parallel love story -- I don't know why I didn't see that one coming. Maybe because I haven't seen the series and thought maybe Marian didn't come into the story yet. Now, I wonder if our fav couple and they're middle ages counterparts will be able to come to terms with their feelings before this story is over?"
kav
kav
QUOTE(audiokim @ Mar 18 2007, 12:42 PM) 
I love the similarities between Jack and Sue and Robin and Marion. Perhaps both couples can help the other find their way in this life.
Kim
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe Jack and Sue can get some sort of incentive from seeing Robin and Marian together.
Thank you for your comments
As the afternoon progressed the team reached the village of Locksley once more.
“So what do we do now?” asked Lucy looking about
“I say we try and find when we landed yesterday and see if there is a way back” said Bobby
“Not a bad plan” said D, as he reached for Donna’s hand and added “But Donna and I thought we would enjoy some time alone together”
“You deserve it” said Tara with a smile “I know we can manage without you”
“We….Sue and I…thought we would talk Levi for a walk” Jack said nervously to the remainder of the team.
“Go ahead, that’s a great idea” said Lucy almost pushing them in the direction of the lane.
“How is it a good idea, Levi has just waked with the rest of us from Nottingham?” Myles butted in
Lucy gave him her, ‘not now’ look and added to Jack and Sue “Go on, Tara and I can keep Bobby and Myles in line and make sure we make it back to Locksley before it gets dark, you two have fun”
Jack and Sue shared a look and laughed discreetly before leaving the quartet to the task they had set themselves.
“So where do we start?” said Tara
“Lucy’s got the matchmaking covered” Myles admitted dryly, “it’s up to us to find a way back home”
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Jack and Sue walked along each lost in their own thoughts they climbed up the hill and looked down at the village of Locksley below them before venturing further a field across the open countryside and away from the Sherwood Forest. They continued until they found a stream with clear running fresh and drinkable water and they took refreshment. They took their shoes off and dangled their feet in the icy cold water.
Sue gasped and said “It’s cold”
“I guess, it’ still early in the year” he replied
“I am still getting used to the situation , here in the 12th century you?” she asked, looking at him and feeling as though they were alone in the world, and in this word they could be together, but she was jumping ahead of herself.
He took her hand, not replying and traced her bone structure, along each finger with depth and exquisite tenderness, turning to follow the planes of her palm too, before looking up to her face. He held onto her hand, wanting to feel her beneath his fingers. Her breath was in her throat, how could he expect to have a conversation, if he touched her like that?
“I don’t know how we got here Sue and I don’t know if the others will find a way back this afternoon, but, but…..I am glad that you and I have gotten to spend this time together…out of work…out of our usual setting, you and me, together. Sue I….” he broke off
“What? Is someone coming?”
“No”
“What is it then Jack? What’s the matter, are you in pain?”
He smiled, it seemed magical here, the countryside was so unspoilt, life seemed so simple and yet, being stranded 800 years before their time was complicated. Jack had wasted so much time, mulling over what could have been with the woman beside him , he had in all honesty thought it was too late, that they were destined to just be good friends, that love wasn’t worth breaking up a very exemplary team for, but now he wasn’t so sure.
“I’m not in pain, not the kind you are worried about” he assured her making sure their eyes contacted, were drawn together, locked before they moved on the conversation.
Sue felt his gaze, how a myriad of emotions flashed in his eyes, deep and intense, she wanted more than anything to wipe away..no kiss away the fraughtness which lay between; the concern, the care and the affection he was displaying just for her. Her hand traced the fine lines at his eyes and they shut , he breathed in and savoured her sweet caress, her tender touch and felt her move closer to his frame. Sue didn’t even realise her eyes were shut too until she felt the soft shimmer of their lips meeting, his grip on her hand loosened and cupped her face drawing her nearer. He let out a ragged exhilaration of breath as they parted. Sue did not want the moment to end and boldly leant in for another kiss, it was sweet filled with a building passion that they, knew in the backs of their minds could spiral out of control. But did that matter, seeing as where they were, their situation? And they delved further, Sue felt as though her heart was going to burst from her rib cage and their tongues glided together, sought and retreated, waltzed, the kiss, a fine dance of love.
As the afternoon progressed the team reached the village of Locksley once more.
“So what do we do now?” asked Lucy looking about
“I say we try and find when we landed yesterday and see if there is a way back” said Bobby
“Not a bad plan” said D, as he reached for Donna’s hand and added “But Donna and I thought we would enjoy some time alone together”
“You deserve it” said Tara with a smile “I know we can manage without you”
“We….Sue and I…thought we would talk Levi for a walk” Jack said nervously to the remainder of the team.
“Go ahead, that’s a great idea” said Lucy almost pushing them in the direction of the lane.
“How is it a good idea, Levi has just waked with the rest of us from Nottingham?” Myles butted in
Lucy gave him her, ‘not now’ look and added to Jack and Sue “Go on, Tara and I can keep Bobby and Myles in line and make sure we make it back to Locksley before it gets dark, you two have fun”
Jack and Sue shared a look and laughed discreetly before leaving the quartet to the task they had set themselves.
“So where do we start?” said Tara
“Lucy’s got the matchmaking covered” Myles admitted dryly, “it’s up to us to find a way back home”
^^^^^
Jack and Sue walked along each lost in their own thoughts they climbed up the hill and looked down at the village of Locksley below them before venturing further a field across the open countryside and away from the Sherwood Forest. They continued until they found a stream with clear running fresh and drinkable water and they took refreshment. They took their shoes off and dangled their feet in the icy cold water.
Sue gasped and said “It’s cold”
“I guess, it’ still early in the year” he replied
“I am still getting used to the situation , here in the 12th century you?” she asked, looking at him and feeling as though they were alone in the world, and in this word they could be together, but she was jumping ahead of herself.
He took her hand, not replying and traced her bone structure, along each finger with depth and exquisite tenderness, turning to follow the planes of her palm too, before looking up to her face. He held onto her hand, wanting to feel her beneath his fingers. Her breath was in her throat, how could he expect to have a conversation, if he touched her like that?
“I don’t know how we got here Sue and I don’t know if the others will find a way back this afternoon, but, but…..I am glad that you and I have gotten to spend this time together…out of work…out of our usual setting, you and me, together. Sue I….” he broke off
“What? Is someone coming?”
“No”
“What is it then Jack? What’s the matter, are you in pain?”
He smiled, it seemed magical here, the countryside was so unspoilt, life seemed so simple and yet, being stranded 800 years before their time was complicated. Jack had wasted so much time, mulling over what could have been with the woman beside him , he had in all honesty thought it was too late, that they were destined to just be good friends, that love wasn’t worth breaking up a very exemplary team for, but now he wasn’t so sure.
“I’m not in pain, not the kind you are worried about” he assured her making sure their eyes contacted, were drawn together, locked before they moved on the conversation.
Sue felt his gaze, how a myriad of emotions flashed in his eyes, deep and intense, she wanted more than anything to wipe away..no kiss away the fraughtness which lay between; the concern, the care and the affection he was displaying just for her. Her hand traced the fine lines at his eyes and they shut , he breathed in and savoured her sweet caress, her tender touch and felt her move closer to his frame. Sue didn’t even realise her eyes were shut too until she felt the soft shimmer of their lips meeting, his grip on her hand loosened and cupped her face drawing her nearer. He let out a ragged exhilaration of breath as they parted. Sue did not want the moment to end and boldly leant in for another kiss, it was sweet filled with a building passion that they, knew in the backs of their minds could spiral out of control. But did that matter, seeing as where they were, their situation? And they delved further, Sue felt as though her heart was going to burst from her rib cage and their tongues glided together, sought and retreated, waltzed, the kiss, a fine dance of love.
Just caught up Rosa and I am loving this!
Jack and Sue's kiss...
More please!
Em
Jack and Sue's kiss...
More please!
Em
cath
I love feeling all melty .... and Rosa, you always seem to do that to me. I'd say that was the perfect kiss at the perfect time (or in the perfect time, if you wish).
.... and Rosa, you always seem to do that to me. I'd say that was the perfect kiss at the perfect time (or in the perfect time, if you wish).
Jack and Sue can be themselves here, can't they........together???
Joy
Joy
Thank you
“Well” said Myles looking up and down the path they had created “I think it was about here”
“It all looks the same to me” commented Lucy “I mean trees are trees”
“They all look the same to me too” admitted Tara
“Why did we bring you along?” teased Bobby “If you aren’t going to be helpful”
“For the company” Lucy returned quickly “Beats you spending the afternoon alone with Myles”
“True, I spend enough time with him in the real world”
“This is the real word” Tara told them “It’s just not our real world”
“You think Sue and Jack are getting along well?” Lucy said, deciding a change of subject was appropriate
“Hopefully as well as D and Donna” Tara replied with a cheeky smile “If a change of scenery doesn’t push them into admitting how they feel what will?”
“A jealous Jack” Myles said unexpectedly
“What?” asked Lucy
“I saw the way he was looking when Robin was talking to her”
“But he loves Marian”
“So you keep telling us, but I haven’t seen evidence of a Maid Marian yet? Have you?” he asked the trio
“No” Bobby admitted “I would know if I saw her though”
“How would you know? We have no idea what she looks like”
“I am sure she will be beautiful”
“Bobby” said Myles, his face serious “Robin has been a gracious host, please do not change that by stealing his girl, things could turn nasty”
“You are contradicting yourself Myles, a minute ago you said Marian didn’t exist” Tara interjected
“Well if she does, then he” Myles paused and pointed at Bobby, “should not be pursuing her. If folklore is true I wouldn’t want to be hit by an arrow that Robin fired or would I want to carry Bobby’s sorry butt to safety”
There was a pause in conversation as they each looked for evidence that the place they had arrived at was the place they found themselves yesterday after exploring Myles’ attic.
“Look” said Tara “The leaves are flattened here, which suggests that it was here we landed”
“We didn’t fly, we’re not Peter Pan” Myles said dryly “But you’re right, here” he stooped and picked up a coin. “ A cent, 1982”
“That’s strange, the money in our pockets turned to shillings and groats, why did that stay the same?”
“Perhaps because it fell out before we landed” suggested Tara
“Stop talking about landing makes me feel like Superman” chuckled Bobby
“Well you could pass for Superman, not sure about Myles though” Lucy laughed
“Ha, that was almost funny Lucy” Myles retorted, sitting heavily on the bed of leaves.
“There is nothing which would explain how we got here” said Bobby finally after scouring the area for clues and sat down defeated, the girls following suit.
“All we have ascertained is that we were here yesterday, proof the coin” Tara said breaking down the entire case into a single sentence.
“With no idea of how to return” adding Bobby
“I have an idea” said Lucy, trying to look on the bright side
“Enlighten us do” drawled Myles
“Well we enjoy ourselves think of this as a vacation, the more we worry about getting back the less likely we are to find a way, if we all relax, then the answer might hit us in the face”
“Not literally I hope” smiled Bobby
“I agree there is no point worrying about it, we can’t seem to change it at the moment can we?” Tara agreed
“What do we go back and tell the others?” Bobby mused
“What I have just said. I am sure one of us will come up with some brainwave soon” Lucy said, hoping that her words were true, she wasn’t sure she could survive in the 12th century without all the modern conveniences for long.
“Well” said Myles looking up and down the path they had created “I think it was about here”
“It all looks the same to me” commented Lucy “I mean trees are trees”
“They all look the same to me too” admitted Tara
“Why did we bring you along?” teased Bobby “If you aren’t going to be helpful”
“For the company” Lucy returned quickly “Beats you spending the afternoon alone with Myles”
“True, I spend enough time with him in the real world”
“This is the real word” Tara told them “It’s just not our real world”
“You think Sue and Jack are getting along well?” Lucy said, deciding a change of subject was appropriate
“Hopefully as well as D and Donna” Tara replied with a cheeky smile “If a change of scenery doesn’t push them into admitting how they feel what will?”
“A jealous Jack” Myles said unexpectedly
“What?” asked Lucy
“I saw the way he was looking when Robin was talking to her”
“But he loves Marian”
“So you keep telling us, but I haven’t seen evidence of a Maid Marian yet? Have you?” he asked the trio
“No” Bobby admitted “I would know if I saw her though”
“How would you know? We have no idea what she looks like”
“I am sure she will be beautiful”
“Bobby” said Myles, his face serious “Robin has been a gracious host, please do not change that by stealing his girl, things could turn nasty”
“You are contradicting yourself Myles, a minute ago you said Marian didn’t exist” Tara interjected
“Well if she does, then he” Myles paused and pointed at Bobby, “should not be pursuing her. If folklore is true I wouldn’t want to be hit by an arrow that Robin fired or would I want to carry Bobby’s sorry butt to safety”
There was a pause in conversation as they each looked for evidence that the place they had arrived at was the place they found themselves yesterday after exploring Myles’ attic.
“Look” said Tara “The leaves are flattened here, which suggests that it was here we landed”
“We didn’t fly, we’re not Peter Pan” Myles said dryly “But you’re right, here” he stooped and picked up a coin. “ A cent, 1982”
“That’s strange, the money in our pockets turned to shillings and groats, why did that stay the same?”
“Perhaps because it fell out before we landed” suggested Tara
“Stop talking about landing makes me feel like Superman” chuckled Bobby
“Well you could pass for Superman, not sure about Myles though” Lucy laughed
“Ha, that was almost funny Lucy” Myles retorted, sitting heavily on the bed of leaves.
“There is nothing which would explain how we got here” said Bobby finally after scouring the area for clues and sat down defeated, the girls following suit.
“All we have ascertained is that we were here yesterday, proof the coin” Tara said breaking down the entire case into a single sentence.
“With no idea of how to return” adding Bobby
“I have an idea” said Lucy, trying to look on the bright side
“Enlighten us do” drawled Myles
“Well we enjoy ourselves think of this as a vacation, the more we worry about getting back the less likely we are to find a way, if we all relax, then the answer might hit us in the face”
“Not literally I hope” smiled Bobby
“I agree there is no point worrying about it, we can’t seem to change it at the moment can we?” Tara agreed
“What do we go back and tell the others?” Bobby mused
“What I have just said. I am sure one of us will come up with some brainwave soon” Lucy said, hoping that her words were true, she wasn’t sure she could survive in the 12th century without all the modern conveniences for long.
Yeah - I'm with Lucy 
The 12th century would be tough. They bathed what? Once a year?
I can't wait for more Rosa... What are Jack and Sue up to
Em
The 12th century would be tough. They bathed what? Once a year? I can't wait for more Rosa... What are Jack and Sue up to
Em
Loved the banter. They're in another century and in another continent but they're still the same! And I'm very happy for this!Ornella
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“Well we enjoy ourselves think of this as a vacation, the more we worry about getting back the less likely we are to find a way, if we all relax, then the answer might hit us in the face”
I like the idea. It's like when you're pressuring yourself to think of something and nothing comes to you, until you let your mind relax and you focus on other things. Of course, I think it would be funny if it would literally hit one of them in the face.
guys relax, you'll get home when you need to
cath
cath
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Yeah - I'm with Lucy The 12th century would be tough. They bathed what? Once a year?
Em, I was wondering the same thing...I mean how can such a romantic era have failed so dismally in personal hygiene? 
Loved the fuzzies, Rosa, and I do hope the others can keep Bobby in line when they meet Marian...kav
Rosa, this is a wonderful idea!! I am thoroughly enjoying the banter of the team and the deductive reasoning toward getting home!! When you mentioned the 1982 penny, it brought to mind a movie I saw once, where they looked at the coin and the date itself transported them back to present day!! I was holding my breath there for a minute!!!
Joy
Joy
Thank you.
Your outfits have arrived” Thornton told the team as they sat with Robin eating their breakfast the following morning. “Cedric the tailor will need compensation for his services”
“What?” asked Lucy with a mouthful of porridge
“Paying” said Myles , easing himself off the bench on which he was seated, holding his hand out to Bobby , D and Jack who all deposited their money there.
Myles returned with Thornton their arms laden with the wares. “You should try your new clothes on” Robin suggested, then at the horrified expression on Sue’s face he added “Up in the chambers. Not here. When you come back down I have a little something I am sure you ladies will like”
Robin smiled and Jack wanted to punch him in the gut, he seemed more suave and far more confident then he himself was and he hated the way Sue smiled at him. A nudge in the ribs and he looked to his left to see Bobby.
“Cheer up it might never happen” Bobby said with a grin which would light up the darkest rain cloud, except perhaps the one which sat over Jack’s head.
They all excused themselves and went to dress, for the occasion, the period in history in which they were almost held prisoner and then presented themselves in front of their host who looked them over with appreciation that Jack did not approve off.
“Will you get a grip” hissed Bobby
“I don’t like the way he is looking at her”
“He can look Jack, after all that’s all you do with her”
Jack glared back at his best friend “I..I”
“I what? Face it Jack…if she were to find love with another man and I hope she does find someone whether it is you or someone else she deserves to be happy, to be loved and cherished. While we’re stuck here you need to do a lot less thinking and a lot more action if you plan on keeping her for yourself, cause I know that is where your heart lies” Bobby hissed under his breath and Jack grimaced, hearing the truth was often less than pleasant and this was one of those times.
“You all look….” Robin said
“Better” said Much “Much better in fact you all look as though you fit right in”
Robin looked at him “Thank you Much”
“What? I was giving my opinion and they do look better”
“So you said, you can go, take their old things to be washed”
“Washed?”
“Yes Much washed. I am sure they’ll want them when they leave, it is good to have a spare set of clothes is it not?”
“Yes Master, it I…I’m going”
“I have a little something, for the ladies” Robin said his eyes lighting up with mischief as he watched the reaction of the dark haired man known as Jack. Robin pulled from his pocket a handful of colourful ribbons. “I bought these yesterday in Nottingham, thought you all might like to adorn your hair”
Robin paused as he watched Donna consciously stroke her dark hair and he knew that the gifts would be well received. He handed them out, a green one for Tara, a yellow for Lucy and red for Donna and for Sue blue, remaining in his hand was a white ribbon.
“Is that for Levi?” asked Bobby with a chuckle
Robin laughed back and replied “No, no but he might look good with a ribbon, this one is for Marian” they watched his expression alter, heard his voice change, deepen to a husky drawl as he said the name of the woman they wondered existed, obviously she did.
“Who is Marian?” asked Myles needing vocal evidence
“Who is Marian?” asked Much who had returned “You dare to ask the Master who is Marian? She..”
Robin cut him off and replied “I am betrothed to Marian…she is to be my wife”
“Next year” added Much
“Next year, the date is set” Robin affirmed, his eyes seemed to have clouded over but suddenly he was himself again and asked “What do you plan to do today?”
“The villages of Clun and Nettlestone are but a short walk” suggested Much
“We would like to meet Marian” said Donna
“And you shall, all in good time, she wants to meet you all too” Robin answered
Your outfits have arrived” Thornton told the team as they sat with Robin eating their breakfast the following morning. “Cedric the tailor will need compensation for his services”
“What?” asked Lucy with a mouthful of porridge
“Paying” said Myles , easing himself off the bench on which he was seated, holding his hand out to Bobby , D and Jack who all deposited their money there.
Myles returned with Thornton their arms laden with the wares. “You should try your new clothes on” Robin suggested, then at the horrified expression on Sue’s face he added “Up in the chambers. Not here. When you come back down I have a little something I am sure you ladies will like”
Robin smiled and Jack wanted to punch him in the gut, he seemed more suave and far more confident then he himself was and he hated the way Sue smiled at him. A nudge in the ribs and he looked to his left to see Bobby.
“Cheer up it might never happen” Bobby said with a grin which would light up the darkest rain cloud, except perhaps the one which sat over Jack’s head.
They all excused themselves and went to dress, for the occasion, the period in history in which they were almost held prisoner and then presented themselves in front of their host who looked them over with appreciation that Jack did not approve off.
“Will you get a grip” hissed Bobby
“I don’t like the way he is looking at her”
“He can look Jack, after all that’s all you do with her”
Jack glared back at his best friend “I..I”
“I what? Face it Jack…if she were to find love with another man and I hope she does find someone whether it is you or someone else she deserves to be happy, to be loved and cherished. While we’re stuck here you need to do a lot less thinking and a lot more action if you plan on keeping her for yourself, cause I know that is where your heart lies” Bobby hissed under his breath and Jack grimaced, hearing the truth was often less than pleasant and this was one of those times.
“You all look….” Robin said
“Better” said Much “Much better in fact you all look as though you fit right in”
Robin looked at him “Thank you Much”
“What? I was giving my opinion and they do look better”
“So you said, you can go, take their old things to be washed”
“Washed?”
“Yes Much washed. I am sure they’ll want them when they leave, it is good to have a spare set of clothes is it not?”
“Yes Master, it I…I’m going”
“I have a little something, for the ladies” Robin said his eyes lighting up with mischief as he watched the reaction of the dark haired man known as Jack. Robin pulled from his pocket a handful of colourful ribbons. “I bought these yesterday in Nottingham, thought you all might like to adorn your hair”
Robin paused as he watched Donna consciously stroke her dark hair and he knew that the gifts would be well received. He handed them out, a green one for Tara, a yellow for Lucy and red for Donna and for Sue blue, remaining in his hand was a white ribbon.
“Is that for Levi?” asked Bobby with a chuckle
Robin laughed back and replied “No, no but he might look good with a ribbon, this one is for Marian” they watched his expression alter, heard his voice change, deepen to a husky drawl as he said the name of the woman they wondered existed, obviously she did.
“Who is Marian?” asked Myles needing vocal evidence
“Who is Marian?” asked Much who had returned “You dare to ask the Master who is Marian? She..”
Robin cut him off and replied “I am betrothed to Marian…she is to be my wife”
“Next year” added Much
“Next year, the date is set” Robin affirmed, his eyes seemed to have clouded over but suddenly he was himself again and asked “What do you plan to do today?”
“The villages of Clun and Nettlestone are but a short walk” suggested Much
“We would like to meet Marian” said Donna
“And you shall, all in good time, she wants to meet you all too” Robin answered
I bet Jack feels much better that Robin is taken and won't be going after Sue. Of course, that man might need evidence to make sure it won't happen. And Bobby's right. He needs to make a move before he loses her.
QUOTE(Linny27 @ Mar 21 2007, 08:44 PM)
I bet Jack feels much better that Robin is taken and won't be going after Sue. Of course, that man might need evidence to make sure it won't happen. And Bobby's right. He needs to make a move before he loses her.
Other than how scary it would be, to not know how you would get back home, this is really quite exciting Rosa. 
Looking forward to more. 
Looking forward to more.
i don't know why but much reminds me of howie
cath
cath
I'm with Linny - I'm glad we know Robin won't be going after Sue... although it is fun to watch Jack squirm
Em
Em
I think Robin is having fun watching Jack squirm too!!!
Joy
Joy
Well, even if they are betrothed, in those days that didn't mean they loved each other -- it was all political amongst the nobility, wasn't it? So I really think Jack needs to make his move...just in case, you know.
kav
kav
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