Oh, What a Beautiful Morning (open)

[sheriff_vaizey]

Who: Open to Michaelmas partygoers
What: An after-party brunch
Where: Nottingham Castle, Great Hall
When: 30 September, late morning

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[not_a_maid]

She wanted to question him, make him give more details about what had changed in his reaction to Nicholas but something told her she had to stop the interrogation. She barely knew the man and so many questions was not the best thing for a first meeting. Perhaps, if she got to know him better, she could discuss this matter in a more detailed manner. She always wanted to know more about Guy since he wasn't so willing to speak so she would find out from other sources if she had to.

She kept her gaze away from him at his apology. She should tell him there was nothing to forgive and give him that gentle smile, but she couldn't bring herself to. But perhaps he would think she was simply thinking on what could have been. Most men thought women incapable of moving on completely, and it would suit her slightly for him to think that was all that was wrong. But the mere mention of Robin pulled her thoughts even more to the man who was currently being held in the dungeons below. She use to think she would be happy never to see him again after the hurt he had caused her when he left. But she wanted him safe and staying up in the brunch was not helping.

"Do not worry," she said quietly before putting on a smile, that brave face she was use to putting over her features. "It is the past."

She was starting to regret coming here despite the orders she was given. Looking down at her long forgotten goblet, she passed it to a servant before straightening. She should get out of here and work out a plan. Something, anything to get Robin free. And staying amongst his captors wasn't going to help.

"Forgive me, Sir Nicholas, I am needed elsewhere. It was a pleasure speaking with you and I hope to continue a conversation with you another time."

She had to get out of here.

[nico_debeaumont]

Even as Nicholas offered apologies, she could not bring herself to eye contact. It was endearing. More than that; it was outright coquettish, although almost certainly not deliberate. A part of him stirred, despite his fatigue. A woman with the stomach for a fight that could still control her emotions. Unusual. Small wonder Guy was so eager to marry the woman, even after their abortive wedding. God in Heaven, he would have to know this woman better. Her head was full of things he burned to hear. This woman, this little slip, had hit Guy of Gisborne in front of a church full of spectators, and still walked and breathed. And most likely she carried more tantalising information about Nottinghamshire's inhabitants than the Sheriff himself...of whom Nicholas still had need to make aquaintance.

"It was a pleasure to meet again," replied Nico honestly, bowing his head slightly. "Please convey my greetings to your father when next you see him."

[not_a_maid]

She looked up at him when he began to talk, smiling at the bow of his head. He was a gentleman it would seem, and she was still unsure on what to make of him. A man who appeared to be on Richard's side, or was that just for appearance sake. After all the Sheriff had often 'celebrated the King's birthday'. She would have to keep a close eye on Sir Nicholas when she didn't have other things occupying her, mainly the outlaw currently being held below her in the dungeons. And then he mentioned the other man currently being held in the same situation only she knew the treatment Robin was receiving was different to that her father was getting. She was glad, of course, that her father wasn't being hurt like Robin no doubt was but that didn't mean she was happy that either man was locked there.

"I shall," she said with a nod. "Another time, Sir."

With that, she smiled and stepped back before walking away, intent on making the door. She knew she had no need to stay, enough people had seen her for the Sheriff to know she had obeyed his command. She had to plan, however, and standing up here wasn't going to help.