Four drabbles/flash fics
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Title: Stitches
Author: railise
Word Count: 100
Rating: G
Characters/Pairings: Robin, Marian
Summary: Robin doesn't mind Marian's bedside manner. Set during 1x04.
Disclaimer: I have no rights to or association with the show Robin Hood, and get nothing from this other than the fun of playing in the world provided by the BBC and Tiger Aspect.
Notes: For robinsociety in rh_intercomm.
It was surprise, more than pain, that made him exclaim when Marian tugged on the thread she had woven into his skin. If he were a wiser man, he would shut his mouth until she had finished her task.
But he was unsure when they would get a chance to speak again; and, the temptation to tease her was too great. It was worth the ache.
Above all, perhaps she would begin to feel at least somewhat avenged. His arm was not the only thing between them needing repair, and if this was the first step down that path, so be it.
Title: Confidence
Author: railise
Word Count: 145
Rating: G
Characters/Pairings: Robin
Summary: Robin's thoughts on the gang's first ambush.
Disclaimer: I have no rights to or association with the show Robin Hood, and get nothing from this other than the fun of playing in the world provided by the BBC and Tiger Aspect.
Notes: For robinsociety in rh_intercomm. Inspired by the prompt "real."
Robin had done many things throughout his life, some of them morally questionable even before he left for war. He had defied the rules on numerous occasions, placing himself in line for punishment if he were to get caught.
Occasionally, he was. He had dealt with punishments before.
But this was a whole new level of daring. It lacked the serious overtones of battle, although the stakes were nearly the same. However, he had presented the whole thing as a lark of sorts, and if he did not uphold that manner, it was sure to fail.
Grinning at his comrades with a confidence he did not feel, he nodded and jumped down in front of the cart, his heart hammering in his chest. Aiming his bow calmed him, and he managed to call, "This is an ambush!" in such a carefree way that he almost believed it, himself.
Title: Growth
Author: railise
Word Count: 127
Rating: G
Characters/Pairings: Robin
Summary: Robin catches sight of himself in a stream. S1.
Disclaimer: I have no rights to or association with the show Robin Hood, and get nothing from this other than the fun of playing in the world provided by the BBC and Tiger Aspect.
Notes: For robinsociety in rh_intercomm. As for Marian's remark, I'm not referring to anything from the show; I made it up. Inspired by the prompt "mirror."
There were many disadvantages to living in the forest. Being more or less constantly exposed to the elements was a key one. At least, in his case, learning to do without the luxuries that he had grown up with was also unpleasant, especially after eagerly anticipating them the entire journey back from the Holy Land.
But, as he studied himself in the crystalline surface of the stream, he did not understand what Marian had meant when she called him "scruffy." The beard was not that bad. In fact, he thought, rubbing his hand across his chin, it made him look a bit older. More distinguished. Of course, it did.
He shrugged and turned away. Living in the forest had its advantages, too.
Such as, no ready access to a mirror.
Title: Sunset
Author: railise
Word Count: 121
Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: Robin
Summary: Robin prepares for bed in the Holy Land.
Disclaimer: I have no rights to or association with the show Robin Hood, and get nothing from this other than the fun of playing in the world provided by the BBC and Tiger Aspect.
Notes: For robinsociety in rh_intercomm. Inspired by the prompt "sunset."
The sunset on the desert turned the whole world orange. The Crusader camp was preparing for bed, ready for more marching on the morrow. A few heartier souls polished their weapons, rather than heading for their bunks. Robin really should be doing one or the other.
Instead, he stared at the horizon, letting the setting blaze burn an imprint onto his eyes. He thought it was a technique that should be taught, and had shared it with Much. But, perhaps it was just that no one else needed it.
The shadow took up most of his vision by the time the sky began to go dark. When he turned to go into his tent, it concealed the bodies still strewn across the sand.
Title: Stitches
Author: railise
Word Count: 100
Rating: G
Characters/Pairings: Robin, Marian
Summary: Robin doesn't mind Marian's bedside manner. Set during 1x04.
Disclaimer: I have no rights to or association with the show Robin Hood, and get nothing from this other than the fun of playing in the world provided by the BBC and Tiger Aspect.
Notes: For robinsociety in rh_intercomm.
It was surprise, more than pain, that made him exclaim when Marian tugged on the thread she had woven into his skin. If he were a wiser man, he would shut his mouth until she had finished her task.
But he was unsure when they would get a chance to speak again; and, the temptation to tease her was too great. It was worth the ache.
Above all, perhaps she would begin to feel at least somewhat avenged. His arm was not the only thing between them needing repair, and if this was the first step down that path, so be it.
Title: Confidence
Author: railise
Word Count: 145
Rating: G
Characters/Pairings: Robin
Summary: Robin's thoughts on the gang's first ambush.
Disclaimer: I have no rights to or association with the show Robin Hood, and get nothing from this other than the fun of playing in the world provided by the BBC and Tiger Aspect.
Notes: For robinsociety in rh_intercomm. Inspired by the prompt "real."
Robin had done many things throughout his life, some of them morally questionable even before he left for war. He had defied the rules on numerous occasions, placing himself in line for punishment if he were to get caught.
Occasionally, he was. He had dealt with punishments before.
But this was a whole new level of daring. It lacked the serious overtones of battle, although the stakes were nearly the same. However, he had presented the whole thing as a lark of sorts, and if he did not uphold that manner, it was sure to fail.
Grinning at his comrades with a confidence he did not feel, he nodded and jumped down in front of the cart, his heart hammering in his chest. Aiming his bow calmed him, and he managed to call, "This is an ambush!" in such a carefree way that he almost believed it, himself.
Title: Growth
Author: railise
Word Count: 127
Rating: G
Characters/Pairings: Robin
Summary: Robin catches sight of himself in a stream. S1.
Disclaimer: I have no rights to or association with the show Robin Hood, and get nothing from this other than the fun of playing in the world provided by the BBC and Tiger Aspect.
Notes: For robinsociety in rh_intercomm. As for Marian's remark, I'm not referring to anything from the show; I made it up. Inspired by the prompt "mirror."
There were many disadvantages to living in the forest. Being more or less constantly exposed to the elements was a key one. At least, in his case, learning to do without the luxuries that he had grown up with was also unpleasant, especially after eagerly anticipating them the entire journey back from the Holy Land.
But, as he studied himself in the crystalline surface of the stream, he did not understand what Marian had meant when she called him "scruffy." The beard was not that bad. In fact, he thought, rubbing his hand across his chin, it made him look a bit older. More distinguished. Of course, it did.
He shrugged and turned away. Living in the forest had its advantages, too.
Such as, no ready access to a mirror.
Title: Sunset
Author: railise
Word Count: 121
Rating: PG
Characters/Pairings: Robin
Summary: Robin prepares for bed in the Holy Land.
Disclaimer: I have no rights to or association with the show Robin Hood, and get nothing from this other than the fun of playing in the world provided by the BBC and Tiger Aspect.
Notes: For robinsociety in rh_intercomm. Inspired by the prompt "sunset."
The sunset on the desert turned the whole world orange. The Crusader camp was preparing for bed, ready for more marching on the morrow. A few heartier souls polished their weapons, rather than heading for their bunks. Robin really should be doing one or the other.
Instead, he stared at the horizon, letting the setting blaze burn an imprint onto his eyes. He thought it was a technique that should be taught, and had shared it with Much. But, perhaps it was just that no one else needed it.
The shadow took up most of his vision by the time the sky began to go dark. When he turned to go into his tent, it concealed the bodies still strewn across the sand.