Marian did, in fact, catch that Robert said so quickly through his teeth and she just rolled her eyes. Her dad, always the overly protective one, but she could understand where he was coming from. Before she could open her mouth to say something back to him, someone appeared in the doorway and gave them a questioning look. It doesn’t seem like it matters how many times she tells people that nothing is happening between her and Locksley; they’re always assuming something and more office rumors will fly…

She gave Robert a small nod of good bye before taking a long drink of her coffee. Today was going to be a long day. 

During the time that Robert was out of the office, Marian played her role in the courts typing away on the computer and documenting everything that was said, “he stole this from me” “he stole that from me”; it was nothing new or interesting to her. She had heard all the excuses before and all the lies, so she was paying attention but not really. Her mind was back on Robin Hood; would she see him again? Would her dad ever have any luck catching him? And who was he? Obvious questions with an obvious answer ‘Who knows?’. 

Upon the finishing of the trail, Marian packed up her stuff and left the courtroom. A small walk took her down the hallway before she nearly ran into her father. “Dad!” She said with a large amount of surprise as she nearly ran had first into her large father. 

“Ah Marian,” He said with delight in his voice, “I’m glad I was able to find you, I have someone I want to introduce you to.”

“Oh I don’t know…”

A man stepped out from behind her father in the small hallway they had encountered each other in. He was dressed in a sharp blue suit with spiked dark brown hair and deep hazel eyes, a smile moved across his face lifting his casual five-o-clock shadowed mustache and beard. Marian was a bit shocked by the guy, he was younger than her father but older than her. He held himself in a manner that said he knew a lot but wasn’t going to rub it in your face and his charming white smile seemed inviting to talk to him. “Marian, this is FBI agent [url= http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Le88C8k6OTg/UwIgEpJdrjI/AAAAAAAAEhM/j5i4yVxGLcA/s1600/david-boreanaz-da-man-magazine-feature-01.jpg]Guy Gibson[/url]. He’s been assigned from the agency to help with the Robin Hood case and will be going between the police station and here.”

“Oh okay.” Marian said, finding herself staring at the man who continued to smile at her, as if waiting his turn politely to speak. “Hello, I’m Marian.” She said extending her hand to him.

“I guess my introduction isn’t necessary but hello, I’m Guy.” He said with a playful grin and shook her hand. His handshake matched his demeanor well. He knew a lot but he wasn’t going to consistently remind you of it.   

“If you need any help around the office or town you’re more than welcome to come find me.” Marian said, speaking without really thinking and getting a dirty look from her father, which she responded with glances of ‘I’m just trying to be nice’. 

“I shall, I appreciate all the help I can get. Plus I’m sure I’ll need suggestions for a good place to eat lunches. I don’t get to New York City very often so this is quite a treat for me.” Guy said with a casual shrug and a playful twinkle in his eye before Frank coughed lightly.

“Where is Locksley?” He asked his daughter, finally pulling her attention away from the agent.

“Oh.” She said shaking her head slightly and shooting her blue gaze to her father. “I’m sure he’s back from the station by now, maybe in his office? I’d check there first.”

“Thank you. Come along Mister Gibson, I’ll introduce you to the man you’ll be working with.” Frank said before starting down the hallway.

“See you around.” Guy said pleasantly before starting down the hall and giving one final glance over his shoulder to her with a smile. 

“Bye…” Marian said, her voice dragging a bit unexpectedly as she turned on her heel and started back down the hallway…

Again she ran into someone! But she wasn’t the one who stumbled, though she probably should have since her mind was elsewhere. “Oh are you alright?” She asked quickly helping the young girl to her feet. 

“I’m fine thanks.”

“I don’t believe I know you.” Marian said gently to the young girl with a smile. “I’m Marian, Marian Anderson.” 

“Oh, I’m Cassie, Cassie Locksley. I’m Robert’s cousin.” Cassie said as they shook hands.

“Oh wonderful. Welcome to New York City. I’m sorry you got drug here.” Marian said with a pout. Why would Robert drag her to his work; that’s no place fun. “You know.” Marian began, a small smile curling her lips. “I’m in the mood for some cheesecake. Have you ever had New York City’s cheesecake?”

Cassie’s eyes went wide. “No! This is my first time in NYC.”

“And you’re stuck here? That’s a shame. Come on, your cousin will understand you’re with me so you’ll be fine. Let’s go get some cheesecake!” With that the girls were off.

Surprisingly enough they hit it off rather well. Joking and laughing and talking about nonsense-girly-things that Marian actually felt comfortable. They swapped information with each other about random topics and gossip. For being a 17 year old girl, Cassie showed some rather high intelligence but her obsession with Robin Hood and the Merry Men was even higher than Marian’s but it was a hot topic between the two of them. The mention of her being on the news came up and Marian told Cassie the true story and she even got to hear how much Marian enjoyed the walk and how much of a gentleman Robin Hood actually was towards her. 

The conversation ended when Cassie and Marian returned to the courthouse and Marian left her with a good thought. “Robin Hood’s a good man, I just wish; like everyone else, I knew more about him.” With that Cassie left to track down her cousin and Marian returned to her office, happy to know she made a new friend and got to meet the new FBI agent; it hasn’t been a bad day actually!