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

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

"My lady Brenda." Robin laughed a bit. "I think you are the first of my friends who side with the law."

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[brenda-johnson.livejournal.com]

Brenda chuckled. "I think we mean two different things when we say 'the law' is all," she answered. "Where I'm from the law's what keeps social order an' protects the innocent, an' laws are decided on by representatives of the citizenry, not handed down from above. It also provides justice for those who've been victimized by criminals, if people like me're doin' our jobs. In my case, my officers an' I specialize in findin' murderers - you might say we work for the ultimate victims of crime."

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

Robin's purpose came back with an almost audible snap. "I would like very much to know how you do this, find murderers," he said, his expression sober. "Can you teach me your ways?"

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[brenda-johnson.livejournal.com]

"I can teach you some of the basics, yes," she said. "That got your attention in a hurry. Did you have a particular murder in mind, by any chance?"

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

He nodded. "My father's. I was a witness, but as a five-year-old I was not believed. I was never able to prove anything. If I had had proof, even the Sheriff would not have escaped justice."

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[brenda-johnson.livejournal.com]

"I thought that might be the case," she said with a nod. "I can teach you some of the techniques developed for collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses, and for working cold cases - what we call murder cases where the investigation's come to a dead end. The rule of thumb is that you have your best chance of solving a murder case within 48 to 72 hours of the victim's death, when the physical evidence is still fresh and your perpetrator is off his guard, but there are some investigators who specialize in cold cases. We also have some people here whose expertise is in collecting and examining evidence who may be able to advise you."

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

"These are useful things to know," Robin said with a decisive nod. "I have no wish to take up all your time - if there are books I may read to make a start, perhaps after that we can meet a time or two, you and I, to be certain I am understanding what I learn. I am grateful beyond measure for what you offer me. My friendship you have. Is there anything I may teach you, of what little I know?"

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[brenda-johnson.livejournal.com]

"Friendship will do nicely, thank you. This place is - strange, by anyone's standards - and I'm far from home." Brenda couldn't help but sigh at the thought of home.

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

"I give you my word, my lady Brenda - you shall not lack for a friend while I live. I am at your service." Robin raised a finger, as though to touch her cheek, but hesitates. "I miss my home as well, but they say home is where family is. You and I can be family, of a sort, and that may ease our longings a bit." He flashed a smile. "Shall you like an outlaw for family? A distant cousin, perhaps, or a long-lost brother?"

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[brenda-johnson.livejournal.com]

She smiled brightly. "A sayin' we have back home: Every family has its black sheep. Where I'm from we believe they're what keep the family reunions interestin'."

Re: Vote: Gryffindor

[hernes-son.livejournal.com]

Robin folded his arms across his chest with a mischievous grin. "I shall endeavor to keep things interesting, then."