Looks like the Sheriff's got himself a new pet...

[Livia]

Stripped to the waist, Livia was stretched out between two wooden posts outside the castle courtyard. Wrists bound to the post by leather thongs, her dark, saracen skin was caked in dirt and mud, tear tracks smudging her dirty face.
Dried blood was caked across her back, and guards stood by, watching as swarms of villagers took the chance to launch rocks and rotten vegetables at her, in addition to watching the whip lash across her already destroyed back.
As evening drew in, the guards ushered everyone away, leaving her tied there for the night, her head drooping as she was left alone...

[Lady Rosetta Court]

Rosetta waited until the gaurds had left. She walked up to the porr girl. "Shh. Im Lady Rosetta Court. Im here to help you." she said as she undid the ties of the ropes. "There are two horses waiting nearby. There are clothes on mine. Hurry Ill keep the gaurd occupied." she said. "Go!" she said.

[Livia]

Her legs gaves way beneath her the second they hit the ground, and she found her arms too weak to push herself up.

In the time it took her to get herself up, the guards were back, and had caught her once again.

Screaming and fighting, she lashed out, trying to get away from her captors, calling out for help.

[Lady Rosetta Court]

Rosetta dew her sword and struck them down. "GO!" she ordered. "NOW" she screamed. She battled them two at a time winning all.

[Carter]

Carter was absentmindedly strutting through Nottingham Market. He felt in a good mood, and was quietly humming to himself. He thrust his hands into his pockets as he strode, and looked up at the sky. It was a beautiful day. The sky was wonderfully blue.

But as Carter looked back down, he saw a terrible sight. A young woman, was being thrashed by guards. Carter frowned and his eyes narrowed in anger. However there was another woman, fighting off the guards, and Carter sprinted forewards and grabbed the young girl. She was injured, and there were terrible wounds all over her body, especially on her back. Carter's heart ached as he saw the horrifying state this girl was in. He put his hand on her waist, and swung her arm around his shoulder so he could pull her along. He ran as fast as she could, as as fast as the girl could, and made made his way away from the guards. "It's alright," he said in a soothing voice "I'm Carter, I'm going to help you."

[Livia]

She clung on to the man with all her might, greatful for the rescue. The other woman had done little to help her, and would only cause her more trouble if she were caught later on.

"Th...th..thank you sir... I am Livia..."

She mumbled her reply, keeping her eyes low as she tried her best to hurry away.

[Lady Rosetta Court]

Rosetta was wounded. "Livia go without me." she said. She held her arm and dropped her sword. She was loosing blood fast. She smiled as she passed out. The gaurds took her away.

[Carter]

As soon as they were as far away from the guards as Carter could carry them, he stopped and hid as best he could behind one of the market stalls. He carefully lay Livia down on the ground and then knelt down beside her. He didn't really know what to do. Healing people was not exactly his forte. But he kept his blue eyes on hers, in a way that told her she was going to be fine. He examined the wounds more carefully and shook his head. This was a situation Djaq was be at ease in. Carter had a little experience from the Holyland, so started wrapping makeshift bandages around her wounds from spare cloth he found on his person. He hummed in thought as he contemplated what would be best to do next. "How are you feeling?" Carter asked. It was a stupid question, with an obvious answer, but it would have to do for now.

[Livia]

Livia attempted a weak laugh, but failed, merely shrugging her shoulders.

"I have found myself in better conditions sir."

Her cheeks flushed a delicate shade of pink as she looked up into his eyes.

[Carter]

Of course. He smiled. "Alright, I think thats the best I can do." he said. It wasn't much, but it should help ease her pain at least a little bit. But what to do now?

"So, you're a slave?" he asked, frowning slightly. The thought of people being reduced to being slaves disgusted him. "What did you do so that you could get such a bad whipping?" he asked. He shook his head solemnly.

[Livia]

"Thank you sir"

She smiled greatfully at him, flushed with embarrassment slightly at his questions.

"Yes, I am a slave. I was beaten for spilling water on the Sheriff."

[Carter]

Carter laughed. Even after eveything she had been through, this girl still wanted to treat Carter like he was above her. "Theres no need to thank me. And definately no need to call me sir." he said with a smile. "Carter will do just fine. Or James if you really want to be more intimate." he grinned.

"Oooh. Big mistake" said Carter, when she told him of her spilling water on the Sheriff. "But still, you still didn't diserve to be whipped like that. No-one does." There was silence for a few seconds. "Do you think there's any possibility that you could get up?" Livia was still lying on the ground, and all though she could not be seen by passer-bys, he was still concerned for her.

[Livia]

"I can try... James..."

She rested herself on her elbows, trying to push herself into a sitting position. Reaching out, she grabbed at the wooden legs of the stall, trying to steady herself and climb to her feet.

[Carter]

Carter stood up, then stood back. This was something she had to try and do for herself. She seemed to be finding it difficult to get up, and it pained him to see someone struggle so much. It was true, Carter used to be a ruthless killer, but he had changed. All thanks to Robin Hood. "That's it..." he said supportively.

[Livia]

As she reached her feet, Livia leant heavily on the stall beside her, breathing heavily as she tried to gain some kind of composure.