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Post by kight on Jul 15, 2009 10:32:13 GMT 1
Rigoletto decided to go out for a ride, it had not been to long since he had meet with Robin Hood, n the end it likely did not turn out as ether one thought & he knew that odds where Robin would be having his men find out what they could on him but, for once he was glade there was not much they could find out for he had not so far given a great deal away. How ever that did not change that he wished to ride, to have a moment when he did not have to think or carry out any orders that where given, it did not happen much & with that Rigoletto had saddle early that morning & with the rising of the sun had rode out of the castle & to where ever he might end up. As he rode he came a cross some tracks, that did not set well with him & did not look right ether, the tracks where from some horsemen but, that is not what the part that worried him, there was also another track that was there & with that Rigletto turned his horse to fallow the trail, that was still fresh.
As he drew closer to where the tracks said the horsemen where, he could smell the smoke from the fire, as he approached he was answered more to what he thought had seen. Some other bandits had raided a town & to top it all off had taken some of the children, as a hostages to insure that the villagers would not attack them & even more so that they could get more money for the return of the child that belong to the highest ranked person in that village. Rigoletto easly drew his horse to a walk as he approached; his armor glimmered like black ice & at times shined like molted black metal. The leader of the group approached him, as he rode in & amazingly had greeted him, with some form of respected before asking what brought him to them, his answer was quick & easy, yet it was cold as well.
Rigoletto had not miss the children that where being held with in a cage, to see that they did not run off but, form the looks of it other then being scared they where fine & well. “The children, the villagers are not happy even more so then normal, they refuse to work & with that means that there will be no tax money to get this month, this in turn is not going to make Prince John happy”
It was still early morning where one could see but, it was not noon so what had happened with the villagers & these men had to of just happened but, a short time ago.
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Post by Robin Hood on Jul 15, 2009 10:43:17 GMT 1
Robin had left camp early, before any of the others had woken. He had planned to do some hunting, and perhaps surprise Much with the opportunity to cook something other than squirrel for once.
Rounding a corner, Robin was surprised to see the black clad rider he had met no more than a few days earlier. His attention was obviously caught by something, though Robin could not yet see what. His interest piqued, Robin approached quietly, drawing his sword quietly.
Then his mysterious new friend rode on, obviously heading into the town. What had he seen? Approaching the tree line, Robin crouched low, peering through a gap in the undergrowth. When he saw the children, his eyes narrowed in anger and suspicion. There were too many men for him to take on himself, even he could see that. Robin sheathed his sword, instead readying his bow.
He would wait to see what happened next, but would not let harm come to the children.
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Post by kight on Jul 16, 2009 0:02:17 GMT 1
(Rigoletto Red + teal) (Father John Orange + Yellow) (Group leader & men Green + blue)
Rigoletto also knew that he could not take all the children with him ether, so he would have to come back for them but, there was only one that he could trusted & he would need to speak with him now, to insure that things where taken care off as well as his reasons for him doing it & him doing it was keep hidden. He was seen as heartless & cold, so that is what he would remain for the time being. Rigoletto looked at the leader of the group as he spoke “I will be back for all those children & you best to see that no harm come to them or you & your men will not like the out come”
With that said the leader nodded, likely not wanting to test the tempter of the Black Knight, he did speak “Of course” He was not happy of losing money because of the children but, then he knew well, that what was said was true & he could with his men simply raid the villagers when they left to do things such as for trade to make up the difference.
Rigoletto turned to leave, to go & speak with an old friend he knew it would not take long to get to them or back but, he wanted to get there he rode into town before he turned to fallow an old trail that lead around the town but, it also lead to the back the church that was there.
Once to the back door, he dismounted as he moved to knock on the door thankful he did not have to wait for an answer & he saw the warm smile of his friend he then heard his friend speak “Please come in”
Rigoletto moved to do as asked allowing the older father monk to close the door he then heard him speak “What brings you here my friend?” Rigoletto heard his words & spoke “There is a group of men a short distance from here & they have several children, the ones that belong to the villagers, I am sure that you have heard” He looked at the monk as he spoke again “I can free them, how ever it is not wise to try for me to bring them softly home & that is where I need your help, you must have a wagon that you could borow to bring the children home saftly?”
Rigoletto waited to see what his friend would be said, John smiled softly as he spoke “Yes, I can do that. When did you wise to do it?” Rigoletto at hearing his friend’s John’s words he bowed to him “I am grateful to you as always my friend & as soon as can be done, I can wait”
John looked at Rigoletto “Give me 30 minutes & a team will be ready, thought it is a shame that you will not allow the people to have there champion back, one that stood against such men as Prince John”
The helm moved at his words he looked at him “The people have lost fate, in me & for now it is better this way. I will save more, then I can other wise” You could see the look that went over John’s face, one of understanding as he spoke “And you well that when Richard returns, you likely will lose everything?” John questioned, did his friend know of what he reaction by his actins, he silently waited for his friend to answer a man, that had done so much for the people to start, had been wounded greatly because of his want to defend them before his life now & that was how John had first meet Rigletto & yet now, he still was doing what he could to safe the people to fight for them & the price he might pay was not, only his land, title & that but, his vary life.
Rigoletto spoke “Yes, I know what I risk but, I will do it if but, to see the people remain safe, I have sworn my life, sword & word to it” John nodded lightly at his friends words “Then I will prey that all turns out well for you in the end & with that I think it best to go & get the team of horses so that we can be on are way” Rigoletto nodded lightly “Yes, I think that wise that we leave & I thank you for your preys, I hope for the best in the end as well”
With that John turned to leave to go get the team, Rigoletto waited silently where he was but, he was on guard in case anyone came in. Rigoletto did not have to wait long before John came back to say he was ready with that, Rigoletto nodded “I will meet up with you out side of town then” He turned & left the way he came, mounting his horse & riding off, just as John left to drive the team to where they would meet up.
Once they did Rigoletto rode a head of John, a distance a way he held up his hand to have John stopped, he then moved to the wagon as he spoke “Alright I will go get the children & bring them or send them to you & with the me being only a short distance away, do nothing to get there attention or rise there suspicions” John nodded, in understanding as he watched Rigoletto moved, to ride of to go speak with the men.
Rigoletto, rode for the camp of men, as he drew closer he came to a walk as he neared them. He would make his point clear & see if they would challenge him or not, with what he was going to make them do.
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Post by Robin Hood on Jul 16, 2009 4:42:35 GMT 1
Robin had crept as close as he dared, watching all that was happening from beside one of the many cottages that dotted the area.
He could see the black clad rider was trying to deal with the situation, seemingly trying to release the children.
What was this man's game? One day he rounded up villagers like cattle, and the next he makes to want to free children?
Continuing to watch from his hiding place, Robin decided that it was not yet the moment for him to act.
He would wait and see how the other man proceeded.
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Post by kight on Jul 16, 2009 10:42:04 GMT 1
Rigoltto approached the leader of the group coming to a stop in front of him, he man did not look happy but, he said nothing that would be rash or something he should not have. The leader nodded to him as he greeted him “Black Knight” Rigoletto said noting for a moment before he spoke “You will release all the children, so that they can return home” The leader looked at him “You must know that, we would like to true but, what is to compensated use for are time or are plains?” Rigolett heard the man as he spoke he then spoke “I would think you keeping your life’s & skins would be enough” You could see the leader pale a bit, as he spoke “Yes we would & what of are plains for the children or does Prince John already have a plain for them?”
Rigoletto looked at him as he spoke “Your plains have to wait, Prince John wishes taxes collected very soon, it would not be wise to make it where we need, to place all the villagers in jail & prison because of you & your men, for more then one reason but, the most important is that there will be no taxes to collected for this month or many others after it should, there be none working to pay.
“I am sure that Prince John can think of other plains for the children, how ever that is his plains not yours, so unless he gives you orders to do such a think again I would not, for you will find that once that happens, use meeting will be different & the out come you will not like more compared to this one.”
The man moved to help release the children; he said nothing on the matter. Rigoletto watched them leave before he spoke “I am sure that Prince John will have some task for you that, would help to compensated you & meet your standards” The leader nodded as he spoke “Yes, I am sure he can & I will speak to him latter” Rigletto said nothing to that at the moment as he spoke “Then I will leave you to it”
Then Rigoletto spoke once more as the leader appeared to be accepting what was going on but, then he spoke “Alright” He turned form the knight as he spoke “Alright we will do as you say” The man then said something he should not but, the words where light how ever Rigoletto heard them & moved forward where he easily kicked the man to the ground
Rigoletto spoke then “Such words are unwise to use & you best learn to fallow orders when they are given, if you find this beyond you then, I will deal & treated you accordingly” The man hit the ground but, he slowly got up as he heard Rigoletto’s words he nodded in understanding “Yes of course, forgive me I was not thinking” With that he moved to help his men, release the children that still remained, as they where released & the leader did well to tell them that they where free & should return how, at this the older children did well to keep all the children away to head back for there home, leaving the Black Knight & the ones that had captured them.
The children now where out of site & likely had found Father John, who was waiting for them. He would not join them but, he would ask on them later form Father John. With seeing the leader coil in fear & understanding, Rigoletto turned to leave, to head away form the direction the children had gone & would allow him to move on with what he had planed. He might just keep an eye on the wagon to see that they made it back safely but, he would see what could be done when he got away form these men.
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Post by Robin Hood on Jul 17, 2009 8:21:20 GMT 1
Robin had crept back, moving ahead of the black rider. When he had moved into the tree line a short distance, Robin moved swiftly from his hiding place, jumping in front of his horse, bow drawn.
"We meet again, my dark friend. Tell me, what was your purpose in that town? First you round up villagers, now you free children. Such contradictions."
Keeping the tension in his bow, Robin awaited a response.
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Post by kight on Jul 17, 2009 10:19:20 GMT 1
Rigoltto heard the faint sound of movement but, even with it he had been a bit off set when Robin jumped infrequent of him. His horse did not rear, he drew him easily to a stand. He did not miss, that Robin’s bow was drawn at his words Rigoletto spoke “Yes, friend we do & I do not answer to you” Rigoletto that he would have to be watchful because of his words but, they where they troughs he did not answer to Robin & he hardly answered to Prince John.
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Post by Robin Hood on Jul 19, 2009 5:42:30 GMT 1
Raising a brow, Robin questioned the other man. "No? Then tell me, who is it you answer to? Yourself? What a conscience you must possess."
Stepping forward, Robin tightened his aim. "I will only ask one more time. What of your actions?"
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Post by kight on Jul 19, 2009 10:31:14 GMT 1
“You would love, for me to say I answer to my self but, then that would only be half true, we all at some point have to answer to are self for something, thought we still will take orders form another” His hand rested on his hilted of his sword but, he knew better then for the moment to try anything, for he could see he was pressing Robin & he wanted answer that he likely would not find the answer to. "I answer to my God & my King, that being said you are still not ether one”
He saw Robin draw more tension on the bow, well it looked like he wanted an answer still at his next words Rigoletto spoke “What of my actions, why are you so interested to know?” -Yes, see what he said to that Rigoletto was not one that back down easily to another even when he knew it could cause him to be injured to it.
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Post by Robin Hood on Jul 20, 2009 6:54:29 GMT 1
Robin scoffed. "To your King? You profess to be loyal to King Richard? Somehow I find that very hard to believe."
Smirking, Robin looked the black clad rider over. "Why do I want to know? Because you skulk around acting mysteriously, terrorising villagers in the forest. Villagers I have sworn to protect. So. I will have answers."
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Post by kight on Jul 20, 2009 10:27:39 GMT 1
Rigoletto heard Robin’s first words he cared little he was not here to prove anything to Robin. “Believe, what you will I do not, have to prove any thing to you one way or another” He did not miss Robin’s last words he smirked behind the helm as he spoke “You will have answers??..., not from me” He only waited a moment before he spoke “I will answer what I choose to answer, for unlike others Robin, I do not fear you & I am not a dog, that cowers before you” He looked at Robin as he continued to speak “Just because I acted mysteriously is not a crime & as for terrorizing villagers, I will fallow my orders & so far my actions to the villagers, is hardly doing so ”
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Post by Robin Hood on Jul 20, 2009 10:32:23 GMT 1
It struck Robin as odd that this man might spend all his time acting so mysteriously, yet not doing much in the way of making any action. Why on earth did he do it? Ride around, with no point or purpose.
"Ahh so we see the truth. You were following orders, were you? And those orders came from...the sheriff? No? Prince John, perhaps."
He laughed, keeping his bow sighted on the man. "Come, do you not wish to play a guessing game with me? It will be fun."
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Post by kight on Jul 20, 2009 19:43:22 GMT 1
Rigoletto heard Robin’s words -He was close, in his thinking but, in the end he was fallow Richards orders that in term where to keep an eye on his brother Prince John & the Sheriff & he did so, in one of the best ways. He did well to send messages that where coded, to Richard on what was going on, messages where slow from point to point so much happened when each message was sent. Yet it was also a way that when Richard came back, he might have no other chose but, to judge Rigoletto as he would his own brother.
“Why don’t’ you figure it out” He did not miss, as Robin laughed & keep his bow sighted on him at his next words Rigoletto growled softly before he spoke “I do not play guessing games & I am not seeing that as being remotely fun”
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