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Friar Tuck Everlasting (friartuck) wrote in nevermore_logs,
@ 2023-02-04 21:24:00

Entry tags:

asterion, erato, friar tuck, robin hood, will scarlet

WHO: Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, Erato, Asterion, Robin Hood.
WHEN: Saturday evening
WHERE: Parsonage
WHAT: Forming plans
WARNINGS: I dunno

Asterion had let Tuck know that he was coming over while Tuck had been about to make some delicious steak for dinner. He immediately thought better of that once he knew, and stowed the steaks in the fridge for after church the next day, and ordered Chinese delivery instead - no beef. Then he called to make sure their fearless leader was on his way over as well.

"Should I provide beer?" Tuck asked Will, as he scuttled about. They entertained guests all the time, but Asterion had so few friends, Tuck wanted to make it nice for him even if they were going to talk about terrible things. "Do you think he drinks beer? Or...whiskey? Am I over thinking this?!"

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rouge_rogue
2023-02-04 10:16 am UTC (link)

"Maybe, and I know this is wild but hear me out, you should ask him when he gets here? Or is that too much?" Will was teasing Tuck, because Tuck was always like this, just wanting everything to be perfect. Of course he was overthinking it.

He was looking forward to finding out what Asterion had to say. He'd been itching to do something new for a little while, waiting until they had enough information to get on the inside. Finally, it seemed they were just about there. "Stop fussing, it's fine. You don't need a full cheese platter and wine pairings. He's coming to talk. He'll need his mouth free."

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friartuck
2023-02-04 10:21 am UTC (link)

Tuck abandoned his fussing to move towards Will. He took the other man's hips into his hands and pulled Will's body against his own. "And I suppose we'll need our mouths free too. More's the pity," he joked. Will was right, of course, he could ask Asterion when the man got here. "Because I was just thinking about what my mouth could do." It was a lie. He hadn't been. But it was hot and flirty and that was a nice distraction from fussing about.

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	rouge_rogue 2023-02-04 11:01 am UTC (link)
	Will smirked. "Were you just? Just now?" he asked, his tone turning sultry. "What time did you say they were arriving? Because I can be quick..." He nodded his head towards the hallway, jokingly- well, mostly- suggesting they make themselves scarce for ten minutes if that's what Tuck was thinking about. Will was never one to pass up a generous offer like that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	friartuck 2023-02-04 11:05 am UTC (link)
	Tuck checked his watch and actually- Actually they had nearly fifteen minutes! "I admit I was lying outrageously just now. But," he grinned, the expression devious, "we have time. Especially since I am, and you might not know this, incredibly good at sucking cock." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

rouge_rogue
2023-02-04 11:36 am UTC (link)

Will laughed. "I might have heard that, on the street. Whispers of a cock-sucking maverick-" He grabbed Tuck's shirt and dragged him into the bathroom. By the time there was a knock on the door, the job would be well and truly done, unexpected as the offer had been. At least it would stop Tuck fussing around and refusing to just sit down and stop giving Will a headache.

Will bit his lip and looked down at Tuck with a satisfied grin, stroking his fingers through his hair. "Quick enough, it seems."

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	friartuck 2023-02-04 11:40 am UTC (link)
	Tuck grinned, pleased at a job well done. He stood then, and leaned in to kiss Will, the taste of him still on his lips. "Better, hmmm?" he murmured against Will's mouth. "You should splash some water on your face, you're all flushed." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rouge_rogue 2023-02-04 11:47 am UTC (link)
	"Might want to rinse and spit too," Will replied, and lapped the tip of his tongue against Tuck's lips. "Gonna greet your guests with that mouth?" He flashed his eyebrows at Tuck and pulled up his trousers, stepping away from the door as he zipped up and went to wash his hands. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

friartuck
2023-02-04 11:51 am UTC (link)

Tuck chuckled and he went to do just that. His hair was still mussed though, when they both stepped out of the bathroom together, to find Robin stepping in through the front door. Flora jumped up at him and Robin knelt to pet the dog, glancing up to give them both a disparaging look.

"Don't tell me you boys was just-" He shook his head then, "nope, don't wanna know."

Tuck grinned and he went to pull Robin up and into a hug. "You probably don't," he said affectionately.

Robin smiled at Will, over Tuck's shoulder. "Ay up, blood?"

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	rouge_rogue 2023-02-04 12:01 pm UTC (link)
	Will smirked. "Ay up," he replied. "Mind your business, that's what. How's Marian?" He made a suggestive-yet-innocent face and gestured towards the lounge for Robin to sit. "Before Tuck stresses out, what do you want to drink?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

friartuck
2023-02-04 12:04 pm UTC (link)

Robin chuckled as he let go of Tuck and he went to clap Will on the shoulder. "Beer'd be perfect," he replied. "And Mar is wonderful as ever."

Tuck went to sit in the lounge with Robin, letting Will fetch the beer so he didn't start fussing all over again. "Good to hear," he nodded.

"And how's my niece?" Robin asked, smiling widely, just thinking about Evie.

"Well she's certainly gotten good at the word no," Tuck chuckled.

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	rouge_rogue 2023-02-04 12:30 pm UTC (link)
	Will bowed his head to Robin to acknowledge his order, and retreated to the kitchen to fetch it, watching out of the window at the road as he popped the caps off. "I think I can see him coming," he called through. "Biiiiig guy, right? Got someone with him." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

friartuck
2023-02-04 12:37 pm UTC (link)

"Huge guy," Tuck stood again, glancing out the window. "Oh, it's Erato! How wonderful!" Tuck dashed to the door and opened it a bit before Asterion and Erato reached it. He grinned at the pair of them, "hello! It's so nice to see you, Erato, what a pleasant surprise! And Asterion, you are looking well."

Asterion was glad to have Erato beside him, and he was so happy to have her hand in his. "Hello," he said to Tuck. "You look...smiley." God, he was bad at this.

Tuck, however, was immediately charmed. "I am, I am! Come in, I have Chinese food on the way. Come sit. This is my partner Will Scarlet, and my...well he's Robin Hood anyway," Tuck said, gesturing towards Robin. "This is Asterion and Erato." Introductions all around then.

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rouge_rogue
2023-02-05 11:11 am UTC (link)

Although Erato was quite familiar with Tuck, she kept her hand looped around Asterion's thick forearm as they were welcomed into the house. She smiled and nodded greeting, happy to see them, but there was some part of her reserved back for the time being.

Will came out with the beers, setting them down on the coffee table. "Alright?" he said, stepping forward to Asterion with his palm extended to shake. "Keeping well? I was just getting drinks, what can I get you?"

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	asterius 2023-02-05 11:20 am UTC (link)
	Asterion didn't know what drinks there even were, so he just said, "water," as he shook Will's hand. "Water is a drink." Oh god, he was terrible at this. "Sorry. Hi. Yes. Well, yes." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

rouge_rogue
2023-02-05 11:42 am UTC (link)

"Sure, you got it," Will said politely, trying to subtly flex his hand as he got it back. The man sure had some grip! "And for the lady?"

"Something light for me," Erato said, and glanced up at Asterion. "Actually, I'll have water too." She gave Will a polite smile, and he nodded.

"No problem," he replied, and went to fetch two fresh glasses from the carafe of cold water in the fridge. Erato nudged Asterion lightly to steer him towards the sofa, because it would have the most room for him, and encourage him gently not to just stand in the doorway looking in.

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asterius
2023-02-05 11:47 am UTC (link)

Asterion was so glad Erato was here. He let her encourage him over to the sofa and he dropped into it, glad she settled by his side.

"Nice to meet you," Robin said, actively fighting against using Notts, lest it confuse the hell out of Asterion. "The Friar here tells me we're here to bring down a fighting ring. Is that so?"

Asterion nodded, glancing down at his hands. "I found out where it is. But I can't help. I have...what was it called Erato?"

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passionburning
2023-02-05 12:07 pm UTC (link)

"Trauma, darling," Erato said softly, just as Will came back with two cold glasses, which he had dressed up a little with a couple of mint leaves from the pot in the kitchen, and some ice cubes. He set them down, and Erato nodded her thanks. Speaking for herself, she'd rather steer clear of alcohol tonight anyway.

Will leaned against the side of the armchair, picking up his own beer but not drinking yet. "We all know what that feels like," he said sympathetically, folding an arm across his chest. Erato didn't want to baby Asterion in front of everyone, so she picked up her glass and took a sip.

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friartuck
2023-02-06 09:09 am UTC (link)

Tuck was careful to school his expression to understanding but not pity. "Ooof, we do," Tuck nodded. "Asterion, I assure you no one here would ever force you to be more involved than you are comfortable with. Has- Has talking about this brought some stuff up for you? I'm so sorry if it has."

Asterion shook his head firmly, "I want to stop it. Just- I can't go there myself." He looked determined and Tuck kind of wanted to hug him just a little. "I can help organise. Just can't go there." He glanced at Erato, clearly seeking something like confirmation he was saying the right thing.

"Of course," Tuck said, trying to reassure the both of them. "Oh, Asterion, no one would ever make you go there. You shouldn't have to face them again unless you choose to."

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passionburning
2023-02-06 10:27 am UTC (link)

Erato gave Asterion a small nod of encouragement. She wanted him to speak for himself in this, but she would step in if he needed her to.

"Yeah, honestly mate, we've got this covered. Just give us what you've got and we'll take it from there." Will glanced around to see if anyone was going to take notes, and then pulled out his phone. "Say your piece and I'll record it, if that's okay with you. Just so we don't miss anything later."

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friartuck
2023-02-06 10:34 am UTC (link)

Asterion nodded at Will, "yes, that's fine. I have a map." He pulled it out of his pocket, where the approximate location of the fighting ring was. "Guy said the entrance was between these two blocks," Asterion explained, handing it over. The location was on the outskirts of the city, far enough out that an underground fighting ring could be well hidden. "He couldn't say exactly."

"It's close enough," Tuck said, craning his neck to glance at the map. "It's incredible, thank you, Asterion."

"Thing is," Asterion spoke up, "the guy wouldn't say what it was like inside. Maybe had trauma too."

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passionburning
2023-02-06 11:04 am UTC (link)

Will nodded. He kind of figured that all those who didn't come out dead, came out traumatised. "He give you any ideas of recruitment?" he asked, leaning forward to look at the map. "Do we have an easy way in?"

Erato placed her hand on Asterion's arm and gave it a little squeeze. She felt proud of him opening up like this, and coming to accept that everybody had limitations, and she wanted him to know and be encouraged.

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	friartuck 2023-02-06 11:18 am UTC (link)
	"A way in?" Asterion asked, a little perplexed. "The door, or-" Tuck wasn't entirely sure what Will meant either. "We could find the door easily enough, but we don't know how many people we'll need to take with us to- We don't even know the layout of the place. We could be walking int a trap without that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

rouge_rogue
2023-02-06 11:29 am UTC (link)

Will looked at Tuck and Asterion for a moment, and then glanced at Robin, wondering why they were both being so literal. Surely Rob saw what the game plan here was?

"No, we're not- obviously we're not storming the gates," he said. "We are only us, remember? This is a stealth mission. An inside job." He looked at them a few seconds to see if they were getting it, especially Tuck. Will had assumed Tuck had thought about this. "We need more information if we're gonna pull the guts out of this thing. I'm going in."

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friartuck
2023-02-06 11:36 am UTC (link)

Tuck glanced back and forth between all of them, trying to figure out what they meant. Until his eyes fell on Robin, who absolutely understood what the game plan was here. His expression was ever-so-slightly grim, and Tuck felt his stomach clench in horror. "W- Wait, no-"

"Friar, someone has to go in," Robin said, trying to be gentle about it. "To get the layout. The schedule. How many guards. How many people. All of that. They can pray the information to Michael or Francis-"

"Why Will!" Tuck stood up then, feeling quite bad about causing a scene in front of Asterion and Erato. But honestly, why Will. "You- You can't- Please-" All of a sudden Tuck's blood was rushing in his ears and he felt panicked. Oh god, anything could happen to him!

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rouge_rogue
2023-02-06 11:47 am UTC (link)

"Because I can fight. I mean, I know you can too, but not tryna be- you don't really... look the part. Sorry." Will was glad Robin got it, so he had some backup on stopping Tuck from exploding. "How long did it take for Asterion to get even this much detail? Nobody talks, Tuck. Nobody wants to face that shit again, and have it come after them after barely scraping their way out. The only option is to go and get it ourselves. You gotta trust me. I can do this."

Erato put a hand over her mouth, watching Tuck with her eyes round. Oh the emotion of it! She felt such heart pangs just looking at him.