Mark eyed the sword, pondering how he should respond, as Aragorn continued saying "Although, you'll need something that will be more protective than your current attire".

Mark looked down at his clothes, he was wearing jeans, and a t-shirt. Aragorn handed him some clothes, and said "There's a tent there, beside that tree".

Mark looked where Aragorn was pointing and replied "You know, thats alright, I've already done my workout for the day and...." Mark's voice trailed off as he spotted Alex up in a tree.

 'Ha ha !! She must have been watching Boromir. Hmm, well I'll show her that I am just as good as he is, if I don't prove to be even better!!'.

 Mark turned back to Aragorn and said "On second thought, I just might join you!" he grabbed the clothes from Aragorn and went into the changing tent.

 When he came out, everyone was back into action. He was a bit relieved as he didn't want everyone's attention, just "Alexandria's".

He thought of the perfect plan that would be SURE to get her attention. He picked up the sword that Aragorn laid beside the tent for him, and walked across the field to where Boromir was practicing archery.

Mark stood beside him and watched for a minute. Every arrow Boromir let fly hit the bullseye or inches from it. Mark wasn't all that impressed, as knew Alex was bound to be if she was watching him (and there's no way she wouldn't be) and he was wondering whether she had taken notice that he was there.

 Mark coughed a bit, trying to get Boromir's attention. He looked away from his bow as he let it go slack and said "Ah, goodday. I am Boromir of Gondor" he said, offering his gloved hand.

Mark shook it as firmly as he could, and said "I'm Mark. I was wondering if you'd like some more vigorous action than just pulling an arrow back and letting it fly".

Boromir smiled and said "You're right to the point I see. I'm not as skilled with a bow as I am with a blade, I'm sorry to say, and I would enjoy the challenge."

This comment didn't really sink in the way it should have. Mark walked to the middle of the field, he could hear Boromir following him.

'There's no way Alex can miss us now' Mark thought with a smirk on his face. He held the sword at arms length as he watched Boromir take the sword from his side with ease, and obvious practice.

Alex had been up in the tree across the field for about half an hour now. Watching as Boromir hit the bull's eye with every arrow, and now he was walking across the field, and drawing his sword.

As Alex looked to see who he was fighting she groaned when she saw Mark's face 'What does HE think he's doing?!' she thought to herself. She began to climb down the tree.

She was going to stop Mark from embarrassing them both with his huge ego that she was sure was clouding his better judgment.

She started to walk across the field and noticed that everyone she passed turned from her and looked the other way.

Alex looked down at herself in shorts and a t-shirt, and thought 'Okay, I'm not THAT bad. I mean, ok I could use some toning. But geez-what's with them??'

 She kept walking over until she reached Mark and Boromir, who were just shaking hands getting ready for the fight, she assumed.

She walked up to Mark, a bit flustered at being THIS close to her dream guy. She put her hand on Mark's arm as Boromir turned from her.

Mark, looking extremely annoyed, turned to her and whispered "What do you want??". Alex returned his look and replied "This is crazy! You're going to embarrass us both! Why are you fighting him? He's been dealing with a sword his entire life, and you don't even know how to hold one!".

 Before Mark could reply, Boromir came up to Alex with his cloak, handed it to her and said "My lady".

Alex was a bit dumbfounded for a moment, lost in her thoughts 'Did he really just call me HIS lady? Oh my goodness he's better looking in real life than he is in the movie! Why the cloak though? Not that I'm complaining. And that accent, whoa...'

Mark poked her in the arm and said "Now look who's embarrassing us".

Alex rolled her eyes at him and wrapped the cloak around her as she whispered to Mark "I guess they think I'm not wearing enough clothing".

Boromir bowed and turned to Mark "Shall we continue?" he said.

Mark glared at Alex and dropped his sword. He replied 'No' then turned and walked away. Alex glanced after him, feeling the heat rush up to her cheeks.

She thought to herself 'I guess he was trying to prove something to himself. I should've just kept quiet'.

Boromir picked up the sword that Mark dropped and returned it to it's sheath.

Alex turned to him. His hair was shoulder length, with a bit hanging in his eyes. His face looked smooth and freshly shaved, except the hair around his mouth, and on his chin.

 He wore a plain white shirt and black trousers. His shirt was drenched in sweat so it clung (very nicely- Alex thought) to his body.

He was done putting the sword back in it's place, and Alex thought he was going to return to his archery 'oohh I can't let another opportunity get away from me' she thought.

 She took a step closer to Boromir, cleared her throat, and said "My name is Alexandria. I'm new here".

He nodded in acknowledgement and said "I am Boromir of Gondor. I heard you being introduced at our arrival. Since you are new here, I assume you do not realize that the practicing fields are not suitable for any lady."

Alex tried not to blush, and said "Oh, um, well, I only came out here because needed to tell Mark something..."

Boromir smiled, Alex practically fainted.

 Boromir said "I see. Well, I will take you back into the garden then. If you will?" He offered his arm to her. She took it readily, and started off to the garden.

She tripped up a bit on his cloak as it was so long on her, but she tried to look ahead and not lose her composure. Boromir looked down at her feet, noticing her constant tripping.

He held his arm out and said "Grab my arm, I will assist you. I did not mean to be forward in giving you my cloak. I could not help observing that you had not fully dressed when you arrived at the field."

Alex couldn't keep her cheeks from blushing this time. She grabbed his arm and walked on.

'If I say anything now, I'll only make myself sound like more of an idiot and totally out of place. Cruses to whoever came up with shorts!!'

When they reached the garden Boromir released her arm, and offered her a seat on the bench.

She sat and was sure to pull the cloak over her practically bare legs. He stood and looked over the garden and seemed to be lost in thought.

Alex sat for a while, with butterflies in her stomach that seemed to be getting into her brain as well to keep her from doing anything that would resemble any sign of intelligence.