Marian smiled sadly back. "But I won't ever be happy unless I am with you." She held up her ring. "I never could love another."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He smiled warmly, his very soul entwining with hers as he stared into her eyes. He took the ring from her and slid it back onto her finger. "We'll work this out, love. I promise."

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

She looked deep into the eyes of her beloved. "Until the end of time."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He stroked her face lightly and then suddenly smirked. "So... how exactly do we explain this one to my crew, hm?"

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian blushed. "Your smirk still makes my heart race." she said before saying. 'Well, you could tell them, you swept me off my feet."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He rolled his eyes dramatic. "Oh yes, because you know I am such a charmer. It's a wonder I haven't been taken by another!" He smirked again, teasing her.
"Of course, then again, I have been living souly among men for the past three years. And I must say, you're a heck of a lot prettier than Jonah."

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian laughed. "Well, I will go with what ever you decide."

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He offered her his arm. "Let's head back to camp then. I mean really, it's none of their business, is it?" He winked at her.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian took his arm and smiled. "Very true." she said and kissed his cheek.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He smiled warmly at her, grabbing his abandoned shirt from the riverbank before they headed back to camp. The morning hustle of everyone rising left the pair barely noticed as they entered camp.
"You want breakfast?" Maxelle asked her, motioning to where a large pot of oatmeal boiled over the campfire.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Before Marian could answer her stomach growled. "I guess thats a yes." she said and blushed.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

He laughed and dished her out a generous portion into a carved wooden bowl, handed it to her, then dished himself out a heaping amount.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian gladly took the bowl and started eating. but as she did, she noticed several of the bandits looking at her, some with a lustful gaze.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

Max noticed this and frowned, putting his arm around her. "They don't see many women," he said quietly into her ear. "Try not to let them bother you." He turned slightly and glared dangerously at the men.

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~

Marian nodded as she finishe her meal. "Ok. and I am a little concerned, the king could send out men to look for me.

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Where do you go when your running away,
The cost of stopping is too great to pay.
~Amanda (saw this written in a washroom stall at a movie theater)

"He doesn't know where we are," Max assured, though his expression seemed less certain. "He won't find you. I won't let him."

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~*~ I am the Patron Saint of Lost Causes. ~*~