Application: Robin of Loxley (Robin of Sherwood)

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

((OOC: Did not see any other incarnation of Robin Hood, either active or inactive - if I missed something, please notify me!))


Current Application:

1. What is your favorite cheese? Why is it your favorite?

Cheese was a luxury in those days of trial; I cannot remember the last time I tasted it. When I was a boy we kept a few goats, and my mother would make a soft cheese from their milk – that I remember quite well. It was a luxury then too, but one to which she was glad to treat my father and me, before the Sheriff’s men came. So that is my favorite, I think.

2. Who would you kill first, Barney or Carrottop?

If either is in league with the Sheriff or with Gisbourne he will find himself on the wrong side of my bow.

3. What time is it where you are?

Time does not matter in the Great Forest.

4. If you were Albus Dumbledore returned from the dead, which member of the Order of the Phoenix would you sexually harass? How would you harass them? If you are Albus Dumbledore, please answer as if you were Sirius Black.

I do not know of this Order, but if there is a red-haired woman with both beauty and fire, she should have my attention, of a certainty, though I force myself on no woman.

5. If you are pushing to be in:

A. Slytherin - please state the clever, witty name of the bar in which you bartend, in the dark.

I would call it the Silver Arrow, and I would serve the finest dark brews of the county.

B. Gryffindor – Debate whether Harry should ultimately end up married to Fred or George. Use examples from a variety of world mythologies to bolster your argument.

I am no judge of marriage; but love and freedom is all we fight for, is it not?

C. Ravenclaw – You guys are supposed to be smart. Explain why my desk is inundated with paperwork at all times, even though I’m constantly disposing of it.

Where I come from paperwork is but a trap of legal wrongs, a thing of this world meant to bind men to other men. All men should be free. Burn your paperwork.

D. Hufflepuff – Prove you are not useless.

Truly, I am here to learn so that I may continue to fight for freedom of all men. Herne has called another in my place – he has the love and loyalty of all whom I called friend or lover, and my place is no longer in that world. I met my fate at the hands of the Sheriff’s men, and was glad to give my life for Marian and Much. I rested for a while in the Great Forest; but now Herne grows old and there are many who no longer follow the old ways. He sends me here to learn of magic what I may, that in time I will become Herne the Hunter and call a Hooded Man anew.

6. Offer a bribe to the members of this community so that they will not squib you. Items used in bribery do not necessarily have to belong to the person offering the bribe.

I can teach what I know of woodcraft, swordplay, and archery, if any are interested.
That and my friendship are all I can offer.


"I have read the hogwarts_hocus faq, and understand it is a crazy, cracktastic sorting community and RPG. ___RoL_________
I have read the hogwarts_hocus rules and agree to abide by each and every one of them. __RoL_________.
I agree to be a good sport and not get my knickers in a bunch. __RoL_________.
One day, marmalade free men will rule the world. ___RoL__________"

Comments

[redballerina.livejournal.com]

Oh dear. Bombalurina was not the blushing kind at all, but in this particular case, perhaps her cheeks turned just a shade pinker. "Savour away, darling," she replied, a certain amount of delight on her face. "Usually people find it easier shortening it. But where I come from, names are important." Oh yes. Had a song and everything.

She, in turn, was savouring the sound of his voice. It was pleasant and warming to listen to, and she revelled in it. Robin didn't remind her of anyone she knew (perhaps a little of Robin Goodfellow, but she had really only met that man once and had spent most of that time stammering and blushing furiously, a fact that she was now very much hating), which was quite... refreshing.

Her thumb caressed his hand very lightly before the moment had passed and he let go of her. "Oh, I'm sure we can think of something," she purred, perhaps moving a little so that she stood just the tiniest bit closer to him. She glanced at the application to regard the offered bribes, and then her lips curved into a smile once more. "Friendship, hmm? I suppose that is something... Perhaps you could give me lessons in archery some time?"

'Knife lessons (http://community.livejournal.com/hogwarts_hocus/999023.html?thread=49778031#t49778031),' 'archery lessons'... The euphemism never failed.

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

His grin widened, if anything. "I would be happy to give instruction, my lady. Have you a bow?"

[redballerina.livejournal.com]

Did she look like the kind of woman who'd own a bow? Bombalurina shook her head. "Unfortunately I don't." She smiled. "But I might be able to get one. The House-elves here are very helpful. Unless you'd let me borrow yours?"

One of her delicately arched eyebrows went up questioningly as she eyed him.

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

Robin chuckled. "I would, my lady, but it is not a bow for beginners. I fear its pull may be too strong for arms as delicate as yours. But we can always try, if you like."

[redballerina.livejournal.com]

"And if it doesn't work, I'm sure we can think of something else to busy ourselves with," replied Bomba smoothly, with a slight shine in her eyes.

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

He inclined his head courteously to hide a satisfied grin. Morgwyn had nothing on this woman. "I have no doubt we shall, my lady Bombalurina," was all he said, but his green eyes were gleaming.

"Tell me, how did you come to this place? Surely you needed no lessons in bewitching men," Robin added, daringly.

[redballerina.livejournal.com]

Well, wasn't that nice. Bombalurina was satisfied with these turn of events, very satisfied indeed.

"Me?" She was slightly surprised at his interest, but then mentally shrugged it off. Why shouldn't he be interested? Bomba knew quite well that she was... interesting. She flashed him a dazzling smile. "Aren't you sweet... I didn't come here to learn magic." Her eyes gleamed right back at him. "I came for adventures."

And because she ran out of new people to flirt with back home.

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

Oh, good answer. "And have you found them, my lady Bombalurina?"

[redballerina.livejournal.com]

"Maybe one or two," she replied easily. "It's a pretty adventurous place, this. You'll see for yourself, I guess." Bomba winked.

"Well, I have my bribe," she added with a satisfied look on her face. "I suppose you should get a vote from me, then... Any House preference?"

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

"I place myself in your hands, my lady Bombalurina. Vote me where you will." He watched her, letting the innuendo hang between them, thoroughly enjoying himself.

Vote: Gryffindor!

[redballerina.livejournal.com]

Bombalurina smiled like the cat she was. "Lovely," she cooed. "Well, I suppose it's the hero House for you... You have that feel about you." She wouldn't have minded having him in Hufflepuff with her, but had to admit that he would probably fit in better in Gryffindor.

In any case, Bomba would hopefully be seeing more of this one. She looked him over once more with a contented, sort of hungry expression, like a cat who had just caught a very succulent mouse. "I suppose I shall see you again once you've been properly Sorted?" she said, and it was more of a statement than a question.

Re: Vote: Gryffindor!

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

"Have no doubts on that score, my lady. And I thank you for your vote." Robin bowed but kept his gaze, very deliberately, on her face. Mostly.