More Adventures with Atton

[will_scarlett]

On the edge of Lincoln, a field has been lined with torches and music is filling the summer air.

Will grins at Atton, "Thought there'd be some music."

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[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"If we set off now," Atton says, "we might be able t'leave before anybody starts looking."

[will_scarlett]

"Aye an move round the edges."

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

Atton nods, and starts heading towards the nearest way out of the city and towards Sherwood, staying at the fringes of the crowd as he does so.

[will_scarlett]

Suddenly the crowd is looking around, a few of the fighters are searching a bit more for Atton.

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

Atton keeps an eye on them while pretending he doesn't notice. He'll blend in more, after all, if he seems relaxed.

[will_scarlett]

Will's keeping his eye on the guards and doing his best to stay just on the edges of the crowd.

Alf though has spotted Atton and is making his way over.

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

Atton stops moving, turning to watch Alf.

[will_scarlett]

As Alf approaches, Will moves into the shadow of a torch,

"So ye ne'er did say where ye were from, Doran."

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"Well, there wasn't much time, I was busy pummeling you until y'couldn't stand," Atton chirps. "Way up North."

[will_scarlett]

"Aye an what's brought ye to Lincoln? 'untin' outlaws?"

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

Atton almost bursts out laughing, but he manages to keep a straight face.

"A little bit of that. A little bit of just looking for a fight."

[will_scarlett]

"Some o'us are thinkin' 'bout lookin' for outlaws tomorrow, ye should join us. Could use a fighter like ye."

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"I'm actually leaving today. How many of you are in this little group of yours?"

[will_scarlett]

"Got 'bout six o'us all together. Where ye 'eaded to?"

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"London," Atton lies, easily.

[will_scarlett]

"Always lots goin' on there, sure ye dinna wish to come with us. Could get some coin to spend."

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"I'm sure. I've got plenty of coin already," Atton says, starting to head away.

[will_scarlett]

"Ye're na thinkin' o'joinin' 'em are ye?"

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

Atton scoffs.

"Join a group of penniless outlaws? Don't be ridiculous," he calls, without turning around.

[will_scarlett]

Alf grins at him, "Good, since then ye'd probably 'ang. Good luck in London."

Then they move off into the crowd and Will moves forward with a curse,

"'ave to get back 'fore 'em."

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"I can speed us there, if y'like."

[will_scarlett]

"Let's wait till we pass the crowd then aye."

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"Okay," Atton says, continuing moving past the crowd.

[will_scarlett]

Will keeps staying on the edges, keeping an eye on all the guards and others, Sherwood's not too far away.

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"Not far now," Atton murmurs.