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[caputlupinum]

[The man in the video seems jovial enough at at a glance, but anyone who looks closer might notice his distrust, not quite masked by his smile. There is relief, too, though whatever he was about to face he would not have been defenceless. He is armed with a recurve bow, and though it isn't loaded there is a quiver full of arrows on his back, and there is a scimitar sheathed by his side.]

It seems today is not such a good day to die after all. People of Asgard, I'd like to thank you once I know my men are as safe as I am. I'm glad at least someone had a better plan than mine.

My name is Robin Hood. I suppose I should feel privileged. It is rare a man of my status is considered an honoured guest, unless he's to be a guest of the cells, or perhaps the noose if it's a bad day.

I won't pretend to understand what is been asked of me here, nor whatever else I have been told of this place. I never thought I would be able to talk in such a way to anyone, and I would consider charm to be more a talent than a power, though a talent I will admit comes more freely to some than to others.

[Robin offers an easy grin, but it doesn't last long. Asgard isn't the only thing on his mind, and it soon changes to a more serious expression. Guarded, but concerned. He takes a breath.]

Lads. If any of you are here and have been shown how to use this, let me know. Some of you may not trust this, I know. I understand. But for the moment we have no choice. We have to regroup. I need to know you're okay.

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[holyfight]

Oh, that's easy! Charm makes people fall in love with you!

[Orihime is TOTALLY helping, man]

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[caputlupinum]

I know what charm is.

[So helpful. Really. Robin should be more appreciative.]

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[practicality]

[ the recurve bow and arrows actually caught her attention before his words did. regardless, the man is polite enough to ask the network, and it seems impolite not to answer. ]

May I ask what their names are? Perhaps they arrived at an earlier time than you did, sir.

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[caputlupinum]

They would talk of me if they had. We were together moments before my arrival, so they could not have been here for long.

[Still, it can't hurt to give their names if there's a possibility she may have seen them. He holds up a wooden tag around his neck for her to see the carved arrow symbol.] There are four of them. They each hold my tag. Much, Will Scarlett, Little John, and Djaq. I can describe them in more detail if need be.

[stungun]

So you're a criminal?

[caputlupinum]

The system is criminal. I only do what is necessary to restore justice to the people.

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[samantha_grey]

[First half demon spiders. Then someone calling himself Merlin, a topic as far as old names went that she had decided just not to broach with the young man. Then space-alien-transdimensional trolls that looked like demons. Then Lucifer himself.

Why the hell not Robin Hood too? Parents named their kids the dumbest things sometimes.]

Robin Hood, eh? Right, ok, and I'm Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile. I'd spare thanking the folks on this little shackle you're wearing. They're abductees like you, kidnapped all the same. If you really want to thank someone for your being here, the 'gods' are probably the people to do that for.

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[caputlupinum]

[Well, that's not a reaction he was expecting. He raises his eyebrows.]

Then I would bow if I did not sense the sarcasm. I wear my tag if you doubt my identity, I have no reason to lie.

Who are these gods, then, Your Majesty? I cannot say they are familiar.

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[veneficus]

[ she grins. Well, he is a good humored one. ]

A leader and a charmer. This city certainly brings colorful individuals; a good thing, given our purpose.

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[caputlupinum]

Are the two so often mutually exclusive? Charm is a good skill in a leader, at least in my experience. Though I suppose a colourful personality is important here, given the lack elsewhere, so perhaps you are right in that.

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[auditor]

[ robin hood isn't so popular a story in sixteenth century italy that claudia is skeptical. the name is familiar, but she replies because an attractive man has said, "the system is criminal." allies she has been wanting. ]

You were chosen by Freya, then.

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[caputlupinum]

So I have been told.

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[digophelia]

[Alice's bright green eyes go wide. This will be the closest she's gotten excited seeing the rival of someone.]

Oh, my goodness! The Robin Hood? Robin Hood and his Merry Men?

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[caputlupinum]

I'm afraid I could not tell you. If my men are supposed to be merry, I think I should be having words.

[Though he is pleased by the recognition. He knows he's known, though hearing his gang called Merry Men is a new one.]

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[robb]

I hope you find your men safe, ser.

[ He's been worried sick about his bannermen. ]

Are you their liege lord?

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[caputlupinum]

Thank you.

[He laughs at that. He hasn't been been called a lord in quite some time.]

I am their leader, though not their lord. Their loyalty is from shared values and experiences, not through obligation.

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[pratentious]

You look rather healthy for one frequenting the gallows.

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[caputlupinum]

When did I say I was a frequent guest? That would imply I am often caught.

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[alphastorming]

[It's the talk about the cells and gallows that's got Aika interested.] Oh boy, do I know how that feels.

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[caputlupinum]

And which part would that be?

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[minifridge]

[Mary patiently goes through all the replies and everything else before answering this, and comes to two conclusions: 1, that this man is Robin Hood.

And 2: that he is awesome.]

Ignore the blonde loser talking about gallows. Someone let him out of his dog-house again.

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[caputlupinum]

Then someone should put him back.

[So far Robin isn't fond of said blonde loser in the slightest.]

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[pratentious]

One of these days, Mary, I should reconsider why it is I like you.

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[airborn]

There's a lot of people here. Sometimes the ones you're looking for aren't here, though.

[Then, onto the thing that actually interested her: ] You were dying?

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[caputlupinum]

Fighting.

[Which in this case looked like it might amount to the same thing, but he's trying not to dwell on that now.]