She turned upon her heels, arrow aimed again as her brow arched, seeing someone who was certainly dressed in the most peculiar way. She lowered the arrow, they hardly seemed to be a threat. "Did you follow me? Who are you? Did the Sheriff send you?" Question after question. Of course the Sheriff of Nottingham was a figurehead that many disliked, a lackey for Prince John. "Or was it Gisborne? Because I have told him time and time again, I will not go to see the Sheriff" it was a trap for her brother, it always was.

"Don't worry," after a beat, she snapped back to the situation and set to reassuring the young woman, "I’m not with the Sheriff or Gisborne or any of that lot." She took a step forward, her face lit up with excitement. "Who're you though? Splitting an arrow like that, takes some proper skill." Lowering her hands, she took in the young woman's appearance and demeanour. "I'm the Doctor," she introduced herself with a reassuring smile. "Just passing through, exploring a bit, you know how it is." The Doctor tilted her head slightly, "Mind if I stick around and watch? It's not every day you get to see skills like yours up close."

Aisling pulled another arrow on the bow again, "You say you're the doctor, a woman doctor is a rather odd thing" although Aisling had a feeling that wasn't what she meant by her introduction. Yet it was a simple mistake to make.

3.03

“All I have are gifts for my sister. Take them, sell them, just please aid this man,” he yelled again, putting pressure on the wound to suppress the bleeding, despite staining his expensive looking clothing with the blood.

"No, this one seems different." Aisling argued, yet her weapon was still poised, she didn't trust him yet. "What is it with you Locksley siblings and being bloody stubborn!" Much sighed in frustration yet the redhead kept her gaze to the man in question. "I can assure you, he won't die, just more annoying. You should know, I don't miss a shot. The bleeding will slow down eventually"

"I know.. I know..." She whispered, "I love you, and I mean that" She commented. Although being the sister of Robin Hood was difficult these days with her older brother being an outlaw, and having to seem neutral on the stance between Prince John, it became ever more difficult. Right now Aisling was glad that she had stability with Guy, it allowed her to ground herself.

It didn't take long to get to the lake, just as she thought there wasn't anyone around. The sounds of birds in the trees, the light filing through the leaves and the sound of gentle water of the natural rockery of the lake up ahead made it simply idyllic. Aisling jumped off her horse, tying him to a nearby tree as he grazed on the grass. She was like a different woman out here, no worries, as if a weight had been lifted from her shoulders. "Beautiful isn't it?" She questioned, her smile never failing. The sun was hot against her skin, it was humid and warm this particular afternoon as the July sun was in full force.

"Did I know Kili was a Prince before I lay with him? Yes.. but I do not care for his title, I care for the kind soul that he is." She paused for a brief moment, her gaze going briefly to Kili then back to the King under the Mountain. "True love is something else entirely. It is when the rest of the world goes quiet. It is not eyes that meet, but souls that dance. Settle into each other. Make room for each other. Until there is nowhere else to hide" Aisling explained further, feeling the smallest of smiles, form across rose coloured lips. "And that is how I feel with Kili"

The royal looked between the two, his expression unreadable for but a moment before it softened a bit "I believe she's said everything to prove so, nephew." The rumbling voice of the king echoed in the room, the corners of his lips quirking slightly "She's....a force to be reckoned with, that one." Bright blues look to Aisling, "Are you willing to learn of our customs?"

"I will do my best to learn your customs to the best of my ability." Aisling was stubborn and quite the perfectionist, so at least they would know that she would try and do it to the best of her ability and then some.

"I know.. I know..." She whispered, "I love you, and I mean that" She commented. Although being the sister of Robin Hood was difficult these days with her older brother being an outlaw, and having to seem neutral on the stance between Prince John, it became ever more difficult. Right now Aisling was glad that she had stability with Guy, it allowed her to ground herself.

“I’d…I’d like to take you to court someday. The grand court, once King Richard returns or after Prince John’s coronation as king if something happens,” he confessed, knowing his rank wasn’t much to go to the royal castle, but he wanted Aisling to have the best treatment possible, and he felt the court could provide that for her. “I believe it’ll be safer for us, and your brother for that matter,” he whispered to her.

Aisling gave a small sigh, leaning herself into his chest so her arms wrapped around him. "England doesn't feel safe, and everyday I question Vaisey and his motives, I feel like I am being watched like a hawk!" Which the redhead knew that she probably was. "Can we just stay here, in this room, just us for a while longer?.. forget about the fate of England and my brother?" Their quarters were quiet, even at the busiest time of the day in Nottingham castle, she barely heard the servants going up and down, or the noise of the square out front. "Or a horse ride? Just us two to the lake? It is peaceful there"

1x07

Eleanor Tomlinson photographed by Chloe Mallett for Red Magazine (2018)

"Care for a dance?" "You look stunning in that gown." "I didn't know you could dance!" "May I have this waltz?" "The orchestra is simply divine tonight." "Your grace on the dance floor is unmatched." "I've been waiting all night to dance with you." "Isn't the ballroom exquisite?" "I feel like a princess in this dress." "Would you honor me with a dance?" "I didn't recognize you at first in that suit." "This ball is more splendid than I imagined." "You dance as if you've been doing it all your life." "Shall we take a break and get some refreshments?" "I never thought I'd see you here." "Do you think anyone will notice if we slip away?" "The way you move is enchanting." "I can't believe we're finally dancing together." "You stepped on my foot again." "Let's make this night unforgettable." [TWIRL] The sender spins the receiver gracefully around the dance floor. [DIP] The sender dips the receiver dramatically, holding them close. [GUIDE] The sender takes the receiver's hand, leading them confidently through the dance steps. [LAUGH] The sender and receiver share a laugh after a slight misstep during their dance. [COMPLIMENT] The sender leans in to whisper a compliment into the receiver's ear as they dance. [ENCOURAGE] The sender encourages the nervous receiver to step onto the dance floor. [STEAL] The sender steals a quick kiss from the receiver as they dance. [TEACH] The sender patiently teaches the receiver the steps of a complicated dance. [APOLOGIZE] The sender apologizes after accidentally stepping on the receiver's foot. [REMINISCE] The sender and receiver reminisce about a past dance they shared while moving to the music.

"Think I made an impression on him, that's for certain" a small smirk formed, her eyes going to the dancing flames. "I guess the rest is history" she took a sip of the water. Dwalin nudged Kili again "So it would seem! So, when is the wedding?" He joked lightly, almost making Aisling choke on her drink, the joke only made the company laugh harder. Truth be told if Kili were to propose to her, as much as his kin joked about it now, Aisling would say yes in a heartbeat. There would be no thought needed. Blue hues kept upon Kili giving him a bright grin "Kili has yet to ask me, isn't that right, dear?" she replied back, placing a kiss upon his cheek. Well, at least she could give the teasing back instead of getting offended.

Deep brown hues looked to the woman before shifting focus to the others. Then his gaze had gone to his uncle who seemed to be eyeing the lad with some unreadable expression. Great. He knew what the elder would expect and that would come, within time, of course. His expression changed sporting a smile upon his features, "If there is to be a wedding, you lot would not be going." That had earned a mocked cry from the others but Kili simply chuckled at the antics.

"As for the wedding invitations, I reckon you would fit in with the Merry Men" she meant the outlaws of course, friends of hers and her brother's. Truth be told the company did remind her of them, in their own ways. Sometimes with the bickering and others with their antics. She spoke half truthfully and half jokingly. Of course there wasn't any wedding, Kili had yet to ask that question but it was indeed fun to imagine and joke around for the time being. Aisling missed her brother, most days she prayed he was safe and out of the clutches of Vaisey and Prince John. Her smile faltered slightly at the thought, "you alright Lass?" Balin noticed, Aisling gave a small sigh and nod of her head, deciding in that moment to take hold of Kili's hand for reassurance and comfort.

Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza Poldark in Episode 3

Aisling was his One. And there was so much to explore for them but he also hadn't wanted to drive the woman away from him, either. A bold move asking her if she would marry him today, but he couldn't help it.

"Today, tomorrow.. they are all the same. My answer wouldn't change" Aisling loved Kili more than anything, he was hers and she was his. She had given her whole body to him, but now she would give her heart to him too. "Kili, I love you more than anything in this world. I gave my heart to you a long time ago.. so even if you were to ask me today, I would say yes" The sounds of birds tweeted in the background, as the gentle sound of running water from the lake nearby, the setting summer sun peering through the tall trees was warm against her skin.