The Ruffian Who Married Me
Caught up with bread
Lady Adamus
Did you bring enough clothes?
*looking anxious*
Bartan
I brought everything we own.
*holding up the sacks filled with clothing*
The three of them were on their way back to the mansion. Lady Adamus was restless, knowing that the man and child she would be taking with her would cause some trouble.
She looked at Tubby, worried.
Lady Adamus
Are you sure he won't be telling people the truth?
Bartan
*Hesitating to answer.*
Uh, I can't promise you that. But, he should behave well enough.
Lady Adamus
That's not what I'm worried about! You announced that we had a child together, if he spills the beans, I'm as good as dead.
Bartan
Correction, you'd be married off to Lord stick up his buns. And I would be dead.
Lady Adamus
He should be gone by now. Besides, I really need this to work. Have you thought about how to get my uncle to agree to our marriage? Fake marriage. Don't get any ideas.
Bartan
Didn't have any ideas. I don't really have a plan. Lincoln kinda sprung this task on me as soon as I anchored.
Bartan
Hey, you get what you paid for.
*raising hands defensively *
Lady Adamus
I paid a large sum of money! How can you sit there and tell me that you came on a whim!
Bartan
Look, I've dealt with different people all my life. Your uncle shouldn't be a problem unless you give us away.
*staring pointedly *
Lady Adamus
Excuse me? I'd give you away? Me???
The last thing I want is this idiot plot of yours to fall through. I paid you people too much for it to fail.
*glaring and Bartan*
Bartan
Then rest assured that I'll do my best to help.
Tubby
Captain, can we stop for some steam bread?
Lady Adamus
*Giving Bartan the side eye*
Right... A son calling his father captain, is very normal.
*rolling her eyes*
Bartan
*looking sheepish*
Tubby, you need to call me Papa or Da. Remember, I'm your father, and that's your mother.
Lady Adamus
Did he actually understand?
*frowning*
Bartan
I think so....let's first stop for some bread. Perhaps a little bribe might help.
The two adults stared at the child who was swinging his legs back and forth. Unaware that he was very important to make this arrangement a success.
Lady Adamus
Let's hope so...
Stopping the carriage, the group claimed out. And started walking through the market.
Avine
Handsome, is that you???
The temporary family turned around. Each showing a different emotion.
Bartan paled, Tubby looked annoyed, and Lady Adamus was extremely curious.
Bartan
A- Avine...
*stuttering *
What are you doing here???
Avine
Oh, come on, night rider. *giving a wink*
You know I have clients here.
Bartan
Yes, but don't you use the other side of the town?
*looking very uncomfortable *
Avine
Is it just me, or are you not happy to see me?
*Frowning, she looked around and spotted the child and woman.*
Bartan
No, no, that's not what I mean, I-
Avine
Who's this?
*pointing to Lady Adamus*
Bartan
That, she's my uh, my....
Lady Adamus
Fiancé, I'm his fiancé
Avine
*looking shocked *
Fiancé??? Since when?
Lady Adamus
We've been together for a period of time that would shock you. that's for sure.
Avine
That long??? Bartan, what's the meaning of this?
Bartan
It just kinda happened....
Avine
Really now? And those late nights? They meant nothing???
Lady Adamus
Please do, I'm also waiting. What late nights is she speaking of, beloved?
Bartan
Not you too! Look, I'll explain everything, Avine, but later. I need to get home.
He rushed the lady and child to a different section. He turned around every few seconds to see if he wasn't followed.
Bartan
I'm sure...
*Looking unamused *
Tubby
Bread, I want bread...
*pouting *
Bartan
Yes, let's get you some
*sighing*
The group walked off to find some bread. leaving behind a fuming Avine in the shadows.
Avine
This isn't over....
*Her hands tightened into fists.*
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