It's A Quiet Village

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Abigail/Kathryn Goldberg

Abigail wandered around town. She'd was out exploring the countryside with Frederick searching for a cure for Minos. But she was in disguise along with Frederick and some guards. She was dressed in peasant clothes and a sorcerer in her kingdom had changed her hair color to brown. They had weapons and some gold but to anyone else they were just a group of friends traveling along. Although she made sure that everyone knew she and Frederick were still together. Fearing someone could mistake her for Midas's daughter she even used a fake name. She used her middle name Anne which wasn't widely known.

The guards had already taken the supplies they needed back to their coach. No one wanted to leave her alone but she felt safe here. And they'd be back in a bit anyway. It didn't take long to load the carriage after all. She smiled as she kept walking along until she bumped into someone. She looked at them apologetically.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going. Are you alright?" asked Abigail.

[Headless Horseman/John Stall]

Eric had stopped in the village, he knew many knew him so he took to wearing a cloak with the hood up hopping to keep from being as noticed or sceen for that matter. He had t few iems he needed & was heading for his horse when he felt someone bump into him, he turned to look at who did it, seeing it was a woman. He was not one that took to being bumped into, yet he just wanted to leave with out issue right now. "Yes, no harm done"

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Abigail/Kathryn Goldberg

Abigail smiled at him. Although she had to wonder if he was in hiding as he was wearing a cloaked disguise. He had his reasons and she wasn't going to pry. Unless he was trying to steal from her or hurt her. Then she'd have to make it her business. She smiled glad she hadn't hurt him though.

"I'm glad to hear that." said Abigail.

She paused as she looked at him.

"If you're in trouble or in danger you're welcome to join my group. Even just for awhile. My boyfriend, my friends and I are nomads. We don't stay in one place for very long." said Abigail.

There she'd made an offer for him to join her group. If he chose to decline that was his choice.

[Headless Horseman/John Stall]

He saw her smile & was unsure how to take it or if she knew who he was, he was supprised since well his face was all over on wanted posters he heard her words at her last words he knew she must of not know who he was ether that she did not care & it felt odd as if it was not suppose to be that way. He thought over the idea to join her group the goods & bad the idea did come he might for a time find peace if with others since he was not as likly to be looked for in a group then alone. "I would enjoy joining your group" Even if for a short time it would allow him to think on what he should do, since he still wished to see his son he just did not know the odds of it happening or how die the hunt for him fully was.

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Abigail/Kathryn Goldberg

Abigail grinned at his words.

"I'm glad to hear it. There's only a small group including my boyfriend. But we're here for a break and to get fresh supplies like food, water, and medicine. Thankfully we haven't run into any thieves yet." said Abigail.

She paused looking at him with a grin.

"So since you're traveling with us could I know your name? Or if you'd prefer for me to call you something else I'd be okay with that." said Abigail.

She had a feeling this could be the start of a good friendship. She was warming up this man already but she would be cautious until she knew more about him.

[Headless Horseman/John Stall]

He chuckled lightly "I think thieves would be more intrested in groups that would prove to have money" He heard her words on what his name was or what he should be called "I go by the name Rig" It was not a lie it was a name he had used been given some time back & one he felt he could use safly once more with out any issues. "Do you need any help loading up or you want me to get my stuff & just meet up with you?"

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Abigail/Kathryn Goldberg

"Well it depends on the thief. Royalty and upper class rarely travel. And when they do there is so many guards and soldiers that it would take very experienced thieves to try to steal and not get caught. But a desperate thief might attack anyone even if all they get is a small bag of gold." said Abigail.

She paused as he said he went by Rig.

"Rig. That's a interesting name. I'm pleased to have met you Rig." said Abigail.

She paused as he spoke again and she smiled.

"I'd appreciate the help. Most of the heavy stuff is left with Fred and the rest of our group. But I'd appreciate the company while I get what's on my list. If your things aren't far we could get them on the way to the carriage. Unless you prefer to get them alone then you could just meet back here and we could go to the carriage together." said Abigail.

[Headless Horseman/John Stall]

He heard her words "Rig is short for Rigoletto, but I find it was more simple to go by Rig & it is a pleaser to meet you" He chuckled "Well I cannot say I know any thief would try, but as you said a desperate person could try anything" He smiled "I do not mind helping & have little else to get, I do not mind getting my horse & items later, unless it is on are way to get him now?"

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Abigail/Kathryn Goldberg

Abigail smiled at him. She had a feeling this would be the start of a good friendship.

"Well I'm glad you're joining us Rig. And if you ever choose to go off on your own you're always welcome to rejoin us at any time." said Abigail.

She nodded.

"Yes. I think most thieves would be discouraged by our numbers. But a desperate thief might try anything for the chance of food or money so we should be cautious. And then of course there's creatures like ogres and wolves out there who are also a threat. I haven't heard of any nearby but they tend to live in secret. You can never really tell where they are." said Abigail.

She smiled at him.

"Thanks. If your horse and things are far we could give you a ride after we finish loading up. Or after we load we could wait for you to get your things." said Abigail.

[Headless Horseman/John Stall]

He heard her words & had to agree with her "My horse is ou side the inn, in town but I can help you get things loaded & then get my horse since I am sure you would not mind the extre help & get out of here a bit faster" Afer hat he waited see what she would say, of course he was glade to have company why he waited to see his son again & he knew a time would come he would have to say goodbye at some point for he would need to leave ether from them learning who he was & also knowing he would draw more danger to all in the group if he stayed to long.

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Abigail/Kathryn Goldberg

Abigail nodded.

"Alright. Thank you. Well let's get started then." said Abigail.

She smiled as she walked through the market gathering food, water, blankets, and things. She'd bought a couple baskets to store things in as well. It was just basic provisions they'd run out of. It wasn't long before she'd filled the baskets up with supplies. She picked one up not sure if she could carry both as they were pretty heavy.

"You think you could carry the other one for me? It's not far to our camp. I just don't think I can carry both now so I'm glad I ran into you." said Abigail.

She grinned waiting for his reply.

[Headless Horseman/John Stall]

He heard her words & smiled as he fallowed her, as they picked up items he heard her words at her question on carrying an item he moved to pick it up "Lead the way" He did not mind carrying item for her after al it was the least he could do for her since he was joining her camping group for the time. Once she moved he followed her to where she needed the item to be placed, once done setting the item down he looked at her as he spoke "Do you need any more help with anything?"

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Abigail/Kathryn Goldberg

Kathryn smiled and nodded and soon they were finished shopping as she turned to him.

"I think we're about done now. Could you help me get these to our cart? We can wait for you or move closer so you don't have to walk as far." said Kathryn.

She picked up a basket and began walking back realizing she shouldn't have come alone. But she thought one of the others would have finished by now. But they must have forgotten about her. She'd make sure this didn't happen again. Although she was grateful for Rig's help. Together they made it to the cart as she turned to him.

"This is my boyfriend Rick and our friends. This is William, Andrew, Jacob, and Paul. I asked him to come along with us. He's just going to fetch his things. He was a big help." said Anne.

Frederick or "Rick" and the others looked a bit sheepish at that.

"Sorry Anne. I thought one of the others was with you and by the time I realized we were all here I wasn't sure where to find you. We were about to head into town ourselves but you showed up." said Frederick.

[Headless Horseman/John Stall]

He heard her words he nodded as he moved to help her with the items, not minding helping her he smiled with her words he held his hand out to the men as Kathryn told him who each man was. He as not sure how he would be taken in or treated, but for now he would give them a bit of space "I will get my horse & be right back" He figuered he wished to give them some time to speak if they need it to talk together on him joining the group.

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Abigail/Kathryn Goldberg

Abigail smiled and nodded as he left. She turned to Frederick as the others began packing up the supplies.

"I trust him. He seems like a good man. He helped me out in the village when he didn't have to. He was traveling alone so I offered him to join us. If that's ok." said Abigail.

Frederick nodded.

"Of course it is. If you trust him then I'll give him a chance. And he'll be another man to help keep you safe. With King George and Queen Regina out for Charming and Snow we will have to be careful if we wish to help them. He could be a spy from one of them." said Frederick.

Abigail nodded.

"Thank you for trusting me. But you're right. I suppose we shouldn't tell any information while he's around. Especially our real names. At least until we're sure we can trust him." said Abigail.

She saw the rest of the supplies were loaded. She looked up to see Eric was coming back with his horse and supplies.

"Welcome back Rig. I suppose we should get started." said Abigail.