In a Cell Alone

[Robin Hood/Will Arrow]

Robin watched Rumple and he grinned. "Well, being alone and in a cell is a kind of torture. Though eventually it just sinks in and becomes part of you. Going back outside sends one in a shock most times, at least for a little bit. You're probably wishing you went outside more often before this happened."

Robin sighed, "it's a shame that when we're locked up we realize what's really important." Robin saw Rumple go closer to the bars, he didn't know what Rumple was planning, but he had the feeling that it wasn't Robin's time to die either.

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

"I suppose it veryed, I can do with out the blizzards for there is no real deals to be found, much like the really rainy days" Of course if he was with his son or Belle, it would not off mattered the weather he would of in joyed it, but they where both lost to him & he was still working to find his son. Rumple of course had not plan to do anything, though it did not mean he still was not his old self where it liked to play with peoples minds in one form or another.

[Robin Hood/Will Arrow]

Robin laughed, "ah, but those are the best. You can't beat camping out in torrential rain and blizzards. You can build some pretty awesome mud and snow houses. Caves are the best option though of course, sometimes there's a free meal involved, that is if it doesn't eat you first."

Robin looked at Rumple, "so other than deal making and plotting your revenge what have you amused yourself with?" Robin asked not really referring to Rumple's life in general or what Rumple was doing now in the cell to occupy his time.

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

"I am not sure about that, being in side where it is warm & dry is more a welcoming thought then tropping threw the snow & mud. As for keeping my self amused, other then driving the gaurds mad, becoming more mad & so on, nothing really. As fun as it would be to say, yes I play chess & all that it is not so" Of course he felt like he was chained more now, mearly becouse he had less to do with his time other then think on things, that for the most part he would like to not think on them.

[Robin Hood/Will Arrow]

Robin listened to Rumple, "well, I'm just used to being outside. A little toughened by the weather you could say. Sure, I miss my home sometimes but a fancy bed isn't that comfortable anymore."

Robin looked at Rumple, "so, you haven't reached any philosophical journeys or decisions yet?"

Robin knew that when all you had was your thoughts you often found yourself exploring things about yourself that you didn't want to. But, he didn't mind it, then again he was never in prison for too long.

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

Rumple giggled "Well a fancy bed bets the cold ground, tell you want you go find some fancy bed isn't that comfortable anymore for you & bring it here"

Rumple smiled "I cannot say I have not, but the main one is not to go to mad to fast, after all what fun would there be to go all out mad at one time"

[Robin Hood/Will Arrow]

Robin laughed as he imagined dragging a bed to the prison. "Next time I come across one I'll bring it to you. Might as well decorate the whole place while we're at it."

Robin nodded, enjoying the conversation. "Of course, going mad all at once isn't as much fun. Keeps the guards on their toes that's for sure. You could probably think of new ways to work deals and use magic. Maybe even event some awesome stuff, like to get you a bed."

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

"As tempting is that would be, to do so & get it into this cell would mean they would have to open the door, something I do not think they will be willing to do" Though it was a nice though that would not be, at least for him. "But, I would pay to see you drag a bed down here" After all that would indeed be something very new for him to do or even see.

[Robin Hood/Will Arrow]

Robin raised an eyebrow, "you would pay me to bring a bed down here."

Robin chuckled, "I'll keep that in mind. Beds aren't as easy to get as money though, so that would be a bit of a problem. It could be done, but right now, not likely."

Robin looked at Rumple, "yes, they probably wouldn't open the cell, all you could do is look at it, and that's torture in itself."

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

"Yes, I suppose it would be so that would be a bad idea, why add to reasons to be more mad, though it would be somthing to look into providing that the gaurds would allow it, as hard a chance as that is to think could happen" He watched Robin before he spoke again "So anything new happening up among the living?"

[Robin Hood/Will Arrow]

Robin sighed, "well that depends on what view you want to look at things. There is always something going on, bad and good. More bad than anything, dismal really. No, dismal is too kind of a word."

Robin shifted and looked at Rumple. "Well, my men and I really only focus on the poor and such, so that's really our updates. Parties and such occasionally but it's been tough out there. Many of the poor are in prison and are being treated far worse than ever. Money won't help, because the rich are just abusing to abuse."

Robin paused, "we've had to travel at night now, and sometimes hide underground. I don't know if I should say anything, because I haven't got substantial proof or evidence. And I don't like drawing conclusions without facts, but one night I went scouting. Got real lost in the woods, and found myself near a prison. There were guards around it, but being curious I got as close as I could."

Robin looked upset and took a deep breath before continuing. "Guards being guards were talking about the prisoner. And I am quite sure they said something of Belle being in there. Now, that wasn't enough for me so I went around back and found a window. Mind you it was dark and I couldn't see much, but the person in there looked like Belle. I'm sorry that I couldn't help her. I wouldn't have enough men, it would be suicide."

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

"Yes, there always is more bad than good reason to look to the good for the most part is there not?" Rumple giggled "I could of told you the rich where like that, but I am not sure you of taken my word, perhaps wanting to think more people would like to be good & not be blinded by greed"

Though with Robins last words it struck a nerve in him, his grip on the bars became deadly before he moved to press his body against it as one of his hands shot out pointing at Robin "You lie" Of course he wanted to think it true, but since Belle left he had felt her presents up to a point, after the Queen said she was dead so he was not going to allow himself false hope to allow his weakness to show so, he mealy had to accepted he lost her & live with it for well the rest of his life.

Though he would give all the money he had all he owned to bring her back, but that was the thing about death, once dead people where that way, they could not be brought back, though he wished they could be.

[Robin Hood/Will Arrow]

Robin saw Rumple's reaction, and he couldn't say he was surprised. After all the man seemed to have some sort of connection with Belle, and well connections are important. Especially for someone in a cell. And it is always upsetting to hear that someone you know is in prison.

Robin stood up and looked at Rumple's pointed finger, a glare passed over his face for a second. "You think I would lie to you about something like that? What profit would it be to me if I did lie?"

Robin leaned in towards Rumple but was still far enough away not to be in reaching distance. "I don't lie about matters such as these. I told you what I thought I saw. And I believe it was Belle. There isn't anyone that looks like her miles around."

Robin stood up again, a determined look on his face, "I would go straight back there, get a message from her, any proof I could possibly get if it were not that the prison was the Evil Queens."

[Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold]

Rumples mood was dark now & it was good that he could not reach Robin other wise he could not say what would happen that things would end like last time. Though he did not miss Robins words "I can think of a few reasons, like money"

His tone was more a growl more, that of a beast & he questioned if Robin knew how lucky he was for Rumple being where he was now. Though he did not miss Robins last words, of course it would not be the first time that the Queen had lied to him, but how could he explain not feeling her? The queen did not hold more power that he was sure, he knew it so something else was at work if that was the case. Though it was his last words that helped to ease him back away form the bars, to allow his hand to draw back "And here I though getting in & out of prisons would be simple for you?"

He watched Robin, of course he could offer things, but it would be long time for him to pay them, though the need to know ether way burned at him like a firery brand of steal, he though about it before he spoke "All make you a deal Robin, something to test your skills bring me proof that it is indeed Belle & I will tell you where enough gold is that would make all the gold you have taken so far like a drop in the bucket"

[Robin Hood/Will Arrow]

Robin laughed, "you think I would lie for money? You really don't know me. I do not lie about such matters, nor would I lie about the state of someone else's life for money. I cannot be bribed or bought."

Robin nodded, "well, yes. Regular prison's. Not ones that are connected to one with a lot of magical power."

Robin looked at Rumple, "I do not know you well enough to make a deal with you Stiltskin. Which is why I will have to say no to your offer."

Robin turned around and quickly thought about what he was going to do. He didn't want Belle in there either, and he had been meaning to get back at the Queen for inflicting all this pain on the poor. Money wasn't helping and he didn't want to be wrapped up in Rumple's money either, knowing that if the poor found out they probably wouldn't take it, fearing it would be cursed or something. No, what everyone needed was hope, and he would do the best he could.

Robin turned to face Rumple again, "I won't accept your deal, but I will do it regardless. However, I'm going to do it my way, and because of this there will be a lot of planning involved and time. I can't promise you anything except the determination of good men." Robin watched to see what Rumple's reaction would be.