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[bowsbeforehoes]

[The video on on a piece of paper, specifically: a wanted poster. It has a crude drawing of a man on it, exclaiming WANTED: the CAPTURE or DEATH of CLINTON BARTON better known as HAWK OF THE WOOD for THIEVERY and TREASON. REWARD: [some obscene amount of money and or candy].

Off screen, a man chuckles, and suddenly an arrow is shot through the parchment, dead center. A few moments later, the parchment is pulled from the tree , crumpled up, the arrow removed just moments later. The camera is jostled, and then turned onto Clint.]

Borrowing to feed those who have nothing is treason now? Such bold words from such a young queen. Should I had known that I was worth this much I would have turned myself in to receive such a reward!

Know this, should those without continue to starve, those who have will continue to be borrowed from. This includes the wonderful gold coins that were just borrowed from the Queen's treasury.

[He makes a sweeping bow.] Your donation is much appreciated, Your Majesty.

[The feed ends, and should someone want to try and stop/help/say hello, he'll be found near the edge of the forest!]

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[theytookmyipod]

[She's in the trees, away from her little corner of the woods. Giggling, her tails swish and curl around the branch she is perched on.]

One day you might be caught, y'know.

[bowsbeforehoes]

[Clint looks towards where the voice comes from, smiling a bit.]

They've yet to do so.

[theytookmyipod]

[She hops down from her tree, staring at him intently for a moment] They haven't, have they? [She bows a little] You have a talent for running.

[bowsbeforehoes]

I know when to pick my battles.

[theytookmyipod]

A good man always does. [She smirks.[

You're at the edge of my woods, you know.

[bowsbeforehoes]

They're your woods? [He smirks in return.] Forgive me, I did not know.

[theytookmyipod]

I've claimed them, yes. [She smiles] They will not see you ill though, have no fear. [her tails flick and flash behind her.] I appreciate a good thief.

[bowsbeforehoes]

Good. [He smirks.] I do like being appreciated.

[theytookmyipod]

Oh, you are. [She looks at him approvingly.[ I appreciate anyone who's clever.

[detectivewonder]

Most find gold quite difficult to digest. Have a care. It wouldn't do for anyone to choke on your kindness.

[bowsbeforehoes]

And that is why you do not eat gold. It will be used to purchase food.

[detectivewonder]

And when the merchants are suspicious that such hollow-cheeked faces should produce such fine yellow coin?

Think your crimes through, Hawk.

[bowsbeforehoes]

For someone as smart as you, Robin, you do not think my methods through.

I have a highly skilled network of people who do the buying first. No gold goes into the hands of the innocent.

[detectivewonder]

Gramercy, Hawk. Now I'm certain the man you handed that bag to was accomplice and not innocent, I've no qualms on what comes next.

[bowsbeforehoes]

As you shouldn't.

Should you need anything, never hesitate to ask.

[detectivewonder]

An you would surrender yourself and plead for clemency, I'd find it most convenient.

[bowsbeforehoes]

Unfortunately, that I cannot do.

[detectivewonder]

'Twas worth the attempt.

[fuckincakewake]

yum

[bowsbeforehoes]

Hello to you as well.

[fuckincakewake]

u know i did some of that stuff once
swipin from the cash have-ers to the cash not-ers
esp the hungry ones
im roxy

[bowsbeforehoes]

Then you are a far better lady than most.

Clint. It's a pleasure.

[fuckincakewake]

i dunno
one good deed doesnt always cancel out the wicked stuff
but a generous rogue like u prob hasnt done a bad thing in his life huh

[bowsbeforehoes]

But it does help, trust me.

I've done plenty of wicked things in this life. Some more worse than others.

[fuckincakewake]

u dont strike me as the kinda guy i should be worried about tho
not the threatenin type

[bowsbeforehoes]

I've gotten better.

[fuckincakewake]

u mut be pretty good at coverin ur tracks
to avoid getting snatched up 4 all that villianry and stealin from the rich so far

[bowsbeforehoes]

I learned from the best.

[fuckincakewake]

yah?
whos that

[bowsbeforehoes]

The man who raised me. We called him Trickshot.

[fuckincakewake]

sounds fancy
i learned some of my sneakin from my mom but
most i taught me
what kinda tricks did he shoot?

[bowsbeforehoes]

You name it. Upside down, sideways, eyes closed. He never missed a shot.

[fuckincakewake]

he still givin lessons?
im fresh outta a kinda exile
and itd be fun to learn how 2 shoot shit flipped turnways

[tookthename]

[Carol's wandering into the forest to search for this tower with the orange roof. She's seen the wanted posters and hearrd the stories, but honestly doesn't care. The man is doing good work (and the queen of this realm seems a little...off) so if he evades capture, good on him.

Still, he might know the forest better than some...]

I know you are here, Hawk. I seek not the bounty, but only your counsel regarding these woods.

[bowsbeforehoes]

[Where he's been nesting is anyone's guess, but he's swinging down from a tree behind her, landing with a soft thud on the ground below.]

Ah, the eternally beautiful Lady Carol. To what do I owe the pleasure?

[tookthename]

[She turns quickly, her hand going to the hilt of her sword as more of a reaction to someone suddenly appearing behind her than actual conscious thought.

She allows her hand to drop but does not relax her stance.]

I wish to know of any strange towers in these woods. Specifically any with orange roofs or trapped royalty.

[doublestripe]

If you turned yourself in, you'd only get the sour candy.
And then execution.

[bowsbeforehoes]

You'll have to forgive me, but I hate sour candy.

[doublestripe]

But the execution is good, right? Who doesn't love that?

[bowsbeforehoes]

I also like breathing too. Therefore the execution is out of the question.

[doublestripe]

Are you sure? You've never even tried not breathing before!

[bowsbeforehoes]

I have, several times. It's a horrible game and I always lose.

[doublestripe]

You'll never win if you just give up on it!

[bowsbeforehoes]

I think I'll pass. It's one game I don't mind giving up on.

[swordhappy]

...I feel as though I should be surprised, but in truth I'm not.

[bowsbeforehoes]

Why should you be surprised though?

[swordhappy]

Ask me again, when you recall who I am. If you do. You are not quite as I recall you either.

[bowsbeforehoes]

As you wish then.

[swordhappy]

Well I would not wish to overcomplicate your already complicated situation.