Happy Hour

[will_scarlett]

Since Richard's return, life has changed for Will and he's still not certain what to feel of his new world. Once the king reestablished himself, he and his court have gone to rule as Robin goes between them and the work of healing Nottingham. At court, Will or John have always been by his side just as they are his stewards at Locksley and one of the other men who remained is there too. None of them quite fit, but its an honor for the king to hold Robin in such respect but even Robin doesn't find it simple to step back into the life that was once his. Marian is his wife and together they continue to bring hope, but for all that everything is better, there are shadows and memories from the bad times nearby.

Today Will has been trying to make sense of maps and charters with Allan and Tuck to figure out how to settle a land dispute that was put on hold by the Sheriff's abuses. He opens the door of the library in his new greens to show he is still Robin's man with ink on his hands and stares before going to the counter with a sigh, "Been too long."

In return he gets a napkin and smiles before moving behind the counter to find some specials and look for familiar faces. He wonders what's become of Marlowe, he would understand that even a happy ending is complicated.

Happy Hour
Promised Land Martini
Happy Ending
Gunfire
Whiskey
Wine
Rum

Once the special's are carefully written, being a steward has put his writing and reading to good use, he pours himself a generous measure of one of the good bourbons and sits down on the stool.

(OOC: Open until the next Happy Hour goes up. Will is officially through the main plot of his canon.)

Comments

[onceholyknight]

Michael studies the specials list with a smile, then raises his eyebrows at Will.

"Interesting theme, there."

[will_scarlett]

"Isna much o'a theme just thinkin' on endin's is all."

[onceholyknight]

"Endings?" he asks curiously. "In the good way, I hope?"

[will_scarlett]

"Oh aye, Richard 'as returned an Robin isna an outlaw, now we're all workin' to restore England an Nottingham. What do ye wish for?"

It doesn't feel true yet, but he knows it is.

[onceholyknight]

Michael blinks.

"Will, that's amazing! What became of Prince John? Oh, and drinks... let's go with Happy Ending."

[will_scarlett]

"'e's in exile somewhere. Tis still a lot to be done an Robin's been at court but mainly 'e's in Nottingham,"

Will moves to mix the drink and refills his own.

[onceholyknight]

He nods. "Rebuilding after neglect always takes a lot of work. I guess where Robin is, you are?"

[will_scarlett]

"Oh aye, though its strange to be dealin' with the world o'court an land disputes 'stead o'fights."

[onceholyknight]

Michael chuckles at that. "Learning a whole set of new skills?"

[ostro_goth]

"Greetings, Will Scarlett," Teja says. "I would have wine, well-watered red, as ever."

Pause.

"I have not seen you in a long time;but I have arrow-heads, as ever, if you need them."

[will_scarlett]

"I've been busy at 'ome an I willna be needin' more arrow'eads. The king 'as returned an we've the time an space to craft 'em when they're needed,"

There's a forge in Locksley and Robin is the lord of the manor as he should be. He turns to prepare the drink, which reminds him of how he's been called upon of late to recall what he learned as a boy when he was first Robin's squire.

[ostro_goth]

"The evil you fought so long has been defeated, and justice won?" Teja asks. "I am glad to hear that, Will Scarlett. Truly glad."

[will_scarlett]

"The men we fought 'ave been defeated, aye. Prince John, the Sheriff an their like arena in charge o'England. Thank ye,"

They were men who were cruel and horrible, but evil is for the Devil and his ilk. From what he's learned in Milliways, for all that the Sheriff and his men were the worst of men, they weren't the worst that may be.

[ostro_goth]

"I should buy you a drink, also, and drink to your victory with you," Teja says.

[will_scarlett]

"Nay, ye dinna 'ave to. I've one already but thank ye. 'ow are ye farin'?"

[ostro_goth]

"I am faring well," Teja says. "My after-life feels like a real life now, with friends and work and family."

[will_scarlett]

"I'm glad o'that, know it 'asna been simple for ye."

[guppy_sandhu]

"You're not leaving us are you?" Guppy asks, depositing Coral on top of the bar as he comes over.

"Hi Will!" Coral grins.

[will_scarlett]

"Oh nay, I'm na. Richard's returned an Robin's a lord 'gain. Just gettin' used to thinkin' o'myself as na an outlaw. Good day to ye, Coral,"

He grins at her.

[guppy_sandhu]

"Are you an inlaw?" Coral asks.

Someone may have been watching Disney.

"Congratulations!" Guppy grins. "I should be buying you a drink."

[will_scarlett]

"Nay, I'm na, lass, just a squire. Na need but thank ye. What can I get ye?"

[guppy_sandhu]

"Is that like a reptangle?" Coral asks.

"Tea please. Strawberry milkshake for Coral please." Guppy says. "And whatever you're having."

[will_scarlett]

"Nay, just means I aid Robin,"

He smiles and starts on the milkshake adding some of the edible glitter that's nearby.

[guppy_sandhu]

"Will, I read a whole new book and I got a star." Coral says, showing him the star on her school jumper. Then spots the milkshake. "Sparkly!"

"So you have somewhere nice to live now?" Guppy asks.

[will_scarlett]

"Good for ye. I'm doin' more readin' an writin', bein' a squire an steward is 'ard. Aye, in Locksley servin' Robin."