Robin hovered by the door, keeping half an eye on Brienne while he opened his metal box. He didn't know Anders well, but what he knew of the man he liked, and Robin felt reasonably sure the healer would do all he could for Brienne.

Why he felt so protective of this woman who so clearly could look after herself, Robin was hard pressed to say. But there was naught more he could do at the moment, and it would be as well to know where he was to sleep tonight. It took a few moments, but after a while Robin had his answer.

And was aghast.

Live with a woman not his lawful wife?

Robin could practically hear the derisive snort Will Scathlock would give him, and admitted to himself: yes, fine, he could. Had. But that had been Marian's choice - and they had handfasted, though that bond carried no weight outside of Sherwood.

This was entirely different.