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Who: Martha Jones & Robin Hood
Where: Starting at the target range, then probably moving into the mansion from there.
When: 10/7
Rating: PG
Summary: Robin needs a distraction after his sudden return to Wonderland, and what better way than through archery lessons and a meal with a certain doctor?
The Story:
Martha and Robin have done what they can to work in her archery studies in between Wonderland's events and that hunt for the sword -- one which failed, and that's still got her nervous. She had been one of the people who said that maybe it wouldn't make a difference which side had the sword, given that the Queen of Hearts has killed the jabberwocky in the past. But now that it's come to fruition, she's less certain. With any luck, the Queen still wants the beast dead, the same as them. If only they could stop it from reviving entirely, then they would truly have something to celebrate.
In this case, when she got the call from Robin it had been something of a shock, as she hasn't heard much from him lately. As it turns out, he'd actually been gone from Wonderland for the past week, which is something Martha feels bad for not noticing. It can be so difficult to keep up with everyone, considering how many of them are trapped here.
The lesson itself goes well. Martha's hardly an expert, but she's gotten comfortable with drawing the bow and she actually hits the target some of the time, even if it's not with all that much accuracy. Still, this is something she finds relaxing rather than nervewracking. The concentration it takes to stand in the right position and to keep her form strong, then to line up the shot -- it's almost like meditation, and feels very different from target practice with a gun.
Robin decides they've done enough when Martha's arms start to quiver from all the strain, and she has to admit she's relieved. She always walks away from these lessons sore, and she'll no doubt soak in the bath tonight. At least she'll feel accomplished in her soreness, though.
They're busy packing up all of their supplies (she has her own bow, quiver, and arrows now) when Martha glances over at Robin. He's been just as polite as always, but she can tell that he's distracted and he's not as conversational as usual. It may not be her place, but now that the lesson's done she has to say something. "Did you want to talk about it? Whatever happened while you were gone, I mean." She frowns at him and worries her bottom lip with her teeth. "If you don't, that's fine too... I just know when people leave and come back, usually something big happened back home."
Where: Starting at the target range, then probably moving into the mansion from there.
When: 10/7
Rating: PG
Summary: Robin needs a distraction after his sudden return to Wonderland, and what better way than through archery lessons and a meal with a certain doctor?
The Story:
Martha and Robin have done what they can to work in her archery studies in between Wonderland's events and that hunt for the sword -- one which failed, and that's still got her nervous. She had been one of the people who said that maybe it wouldn't make a difference which side had the sword, given that the Queen of Hearts has killed the jabberwocky in the past. But now that it's come to fruition, she's less certain. With any luck, the Queen still wants the beast dead, the same as them. If only they could stop it from reviving entirely, then they would truly have something to celebrate.
In this case, when she got the call from Robin it had been something of a shock, as she hasn't heard much from him lately. As it turns out, he'd actually been gone from Wonderland for the past week, which is something Martha feels bad for not noticing. It can be so difficult to keep up with everyone, considering how many of them are trapped here.
The lesson itself goes well. Martha's hardly an expert, but she's gotten comfortable with drawing the bow and she actually hits the target some of the time, even if it's not with all that much accuracy. Still, this is something she finds relaxing rather than nervewracking. The concentration it takes to stand in the right position and to keep her form strong, then to line up the shot -- it's almost like meditation, and feels very different from target practice with a gun.
Robin decides they've done enough when Martha's arms start to quiver from all the strain, and she has to admit she's relieved. She always walks away from these lessons sore, and she'll no doubt soak in the bath tonight. At least she'll feel accomplished in her soreness, though.
They're busy packing up all of their supplies (she has her own bow, quiver, and arrows now) when Martha glances over at Robin. He's been just as polite as always, but she can tell that he's distracted and he's not as conversational as usual. It may not be her place, but now that the lesson's done she has to say something. "Did you want to talk about it? Whatever happened while you were gone, I mean." She frowns at him and worries her bottom lip with her teeth. "If you don't, that's fine too... I just know when people leave and come back, usually something big happened back home."
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Martha is doing quite well with her lessons, and generally Robin tries to be effusive, giving out praise generously. He's not even aware that he's more withdrawn today until she mentions talking about what's troubling him. For a moment, he considers not dragging someone else into his rather complicated state of affairs, yet on the other hand, he's come to appreciate Martha's company quite a lot, and this is the sort of thing friends do for one another.
"Something rather unpleasant did happen. Though...I can't say it wasn't wonderful as well." Which just...makes it even more complicated. His wife is alive, and he's so happy about that, and yet...he's in love with another woman, because his wife actually...died.
"Perhaps I could make us something to eat and we could talk?" He has been meaning to cook for her, and cooking is cathartic.
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