@outlawsregret Arthur had already begun eating his. The food tasted so pristine, it was crazy. He was actually enjoying it, compared to her. Regardless, he had stopped as he heard her question.
"I would like you too, yes. Things will be different from here on out, Mary. I promise."
In the wild. All of this for today. A day where he either comes out this city the happiest man in the world. Or the same. . .but potentially even worse. Depression is one helluva thing.
Arthur dreadfully had made his way towards his horse. The roughed up outlaw slowly getting+
@outlawsregret "Yes. Really."
Arthur had responded. Giving the waiter a soft bowing of his head as thanks. Her face was going red again. It was a color that looked so beautiful on her. It made him give her hand one more squeeze. Before finally letting it go. Which made him ache a bit.
@outlawsregret ". . .I have all the time in the world for you, Mary. Just you."
Arthur would respond with full sentimence. Looking out the window they sat next to for a bit as he had held her hand a little tighter. Mainly for assurance. Then their food arrived!
@outlawsregret "Hey. . .thats okay. But until then, instead or bein' separate. Lets just be together. We'll stay here and explore the city."
Arthur responded. Both hands holding hers as his thumbs gently rubbed the back of hers. Trying to soothe her.
"We have all the time in the world."
@outlawsregret "Why's that? At least you didnt have to deal with a store owner stowing away innocent people!"
He joked. Laughing as he reached for her hand a little more. Even gesturing for it. He knew she was nervous. This was to assure her everything was alright.
"I know why. Dont worry."
@outlawsregret "You didn't go out once?. . ."
Arthur responded. He was being a bit of a kid. Playfully reaching further for her hand. Acting like he wasn't aware he was doing it.
@outlawsregret "I. . .I am really. I felt very good about it."
His hands were clasped together. Almost like he was seeking validation of some sorts. A smile remained on his face.
"You didnt just stay in your room, did you?. . ."
@outlawsregret "They were. . .hidden within a secret room. Behind a red book. I promise, I didn't use guns or anything. I gave the man a scare though. He said they belonged to his brother. . .well not anymore."
Arthur. . .felt good about it. Helping someone in need. Doing the right thing.
@outlawsregret "Not really. . .but its tempting. It was nice. . .helping them out. There were some slaves that needed saving. . .and I stepped in and made sure they were set free. And fed"
He added. Hands clasped together. Thumbs rubbing against one another as he spoke. A little timid. Smiling
@outlawsregret "In a little inn a few blocks down from your building. Folks there were frok Valentine, so it felt a bit more familiar. I ended up helping a monk and a sister as well"
Arthur responded. Seems he was doing things in Saint Denis. Never a dull moment in his life.
@outlawsregret "Oh don't even remind me of that fool"
Arthur added as the waiter had finally arrived. A greeting being given to the couple as Arthur watched. This was so out of his comfort zone. But regardless, it wasn't an unwelcomed feeling.
@outlawsregret "It's. . .so big though. So many people. I just. . . . .ain't used to it I suppose. It don't mean I don't like them. They're beautiful."
Arthur in a way just admitted he had some anxiety being there. Probably why he was so stiffened and straight. Slowly relaxing, however.
@outlawsregret "It feels. . .weird. But in a good way. Kinda excitin'"
Arthur spoke. He had a smile on his face the entire time. But he did sit awkwardly. Trying to remain straight and proper. Like how Hosea taught him. He still wasn't used to it. But anything for her.
@outlawsregret Arthur had shaken his head and had denied the cigarette. However, he had a match in his sachel. Using his boot, he lit it up as he reached over to help light hers.
"No. . .not really, t' tell you the truth."
@outlawsregret "Oh, uhm. . .thats convenient"
Arthur slowly sat down in his seat. Looking at the menu as well. There was steak! He's gonna get the steak. . .
@outlawsregret Arthur had followed closely. Passively standing beside her. In a way, shielding her from the public as much as he could. Before gently pulling a chair out for her.
"Usually I have to to to the bar tender to ask for food...should I uh. . .go? You want the snails"
@outlawsregret "Of course, Mary Linton. . . . . . .Of course"
Arthur had smiled as his lips nearly pressed against the top of her head. Before he had finally come to a stop. Gently and carefully placing Mary back down on her feet.
"Better than a trolly, right?"