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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2547645" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p><strong>Ill Met at the El Parador</strong></p><p></p><p>Kate left the Lucky Lady and walked slowly back to the El Parador. It was still crowded in the town, but Kate was used to living in a big city. It felt rather homey to her to be surrounded by people. </p><p></p><p>The sound of music pouring out of the El Parador quickened her step and she stepped lightly into the Cantina where Dorita was waiting in the common room for her. "Senorita Katherine, there is a man waiting for you," she says pointing to a table darkened by shadow. "He is a handsome, charming man, you should go, go say hello."</p><p></p><p>"Dorita, the last time you told me a handsome man was waiting for me I had a very uncomfortable cup of tea with Johnny Ringo. And what would Mr. Booth say if he heard you telling me to go sit with a handsome man, hmm?" </p><p></p><p>Katherine leaned over and kissed Dorita's cheek. She took a deep breath and walked over, already suspecting who she would find there.</p><p></p><p>"Miss Kale, thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to join me. I hope this conversation is not a nuisance. Please have a seat." </p><p></p><p>These words come from the lips of the man Katherine surely expected, Mr. Colin Tucker. </p><p></p><p>"I am afraid that I may have caused some trouble earlier today. I just wanted to assure you that was not my intention. From what I understand you and your friends have had your share of trouble in recent times. Sounds like it was quite an ordeal, perhaps you could entertain me with some of the tale? May I buy you a drink?" he says as he stands up and motions for her to sit.</p><p></p><p>"I don't really drink anymore, Mr. Turner. It's a dangerous pastime for me, and as I have already had one glass of wine tonight I should not have another." Despite something in the back of her mind telling her to leave, she took the offered seat. "Our trouble is in the past now."</p><p></p><p>"Well I am certainly glad to hear that!" the handsome fair haired man says. Kate is once again drawn to his eyes, their gaze capturing her attentions. </p><p></p><p>"As much as I love this little town, I am afraid I have to be leaving soon, but there is something I must do before I go. Miss West is a good friend of yours, is she not?"</p><p></p><p>"You already know that, I'm sure. And you are a fan."</p><p></p><p>"Then I must call on you for a favor. It is a simple one. She has to this point refused all of my advances, yet she seems at least to have some interest in me, so not all is lost. Perhaps you could talk to her, let her know that I simply wish to give her the life that she deserves. One of fame and wealth; a life where she can have whatever she desires. In fact, the more I dwell on that the more I like the notion. Please, the next time that you have a private conversation with Miss West, be sure to do your best to convince her that I can give her all that she desires. I will be at the Lucky Lady on Wednesday to judge your work, I trust you will not fail me." </p><p></p><p>With that the man finishes his drink and leaves Kate sitting alone to ponder.</p><p></p><p>She sat for quite a while at the table with her mind foggy. It wasn't like Ruby to not at least consider an offer. She had even considered Mr. Eastman, even if it was only for a few seconds. Perhaps it <em>was</em> better if she at least considered the man. There was a nagging at the back of Kate's mind, as if she had forgotten something, but she couldn't get hold of it. </p><p></p><p>After a while she got up and helped Dorita in the kitchen, then went upstairs to read in her room with the door open to the sounds of music from below. When Ginnie returned, the two took one of the new games Kate had bought downstairs and played before turning in early.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2547645, member: 12815"] [b]Ill Met at the El Parador[/b] Kate left the Lucky Lady and walked slowly back to the El Parador. It was still crowded in the town, but Kate was used to living in a big city. It felt rather homey to her to be surrounded by people. The sound of music pouring out of the El Parador quickened her step and she stepped lightly into the Cantina where Dorita was waiting in the common room for her. "Senorita Katherine, there is a man waiting for you," she says pointing to a table darkened by shadow. "He is a handsome, charming man, you should go, go say hello." "Dorita, the last time you told me a handsome man was waiting for me I had a very uncomfortable cup of tea with Johnny Ringo. And what would Mr. Booth say if he heard you telling me to go sit with a handsome man, hmm?" Katherine leaned over and kissed Dorita's cheek. She took a deep breath and walked over, already suspecting who she would find there. "Miss Kale, thank you for taking a moment out of your busy day to join me. I hope this conversation is not a nuisance. Please have a seat." These words come from the lips of the man Katherine surely expected, Mr. Colin Tucker. "I am afraid that I may have caused some trouble earlier today. I just wanted to assure you that was not my intention. From what I understand you and your friends have had your share of trouble in recent times. Sounds like it was quite an ordeal, perhaps you could entertain me with some of the tale? May I buy you a drink?" he says as he stands up and motions for her to sit. "I don't really drink anymore, Mr. Turner. It's a dangerous pastime for me, and as I have already had one glass of wine tonight I should not have another." Despite something in the back of her mind telling her to leave, she took the offered seat. "Our trouble is in the past now." "Well I am certainly glad to hear that!" the handsome fair haired man says. Kate is once again drawn to his eyes, their gaze capturing her attentions. "As much as I love this little town, I am afraid I have to be leaving soon, but there is something I must do before I go. Miss West is a good friend of yours, is she not?" "You already know that, I'm sure. And you are a fan." "Then I must call on you for a favor. It is a simple one. She has to this point refused all of my advances, yet she seems at least to have some interest in me, so not all is lost. Perhaps you could talk to her, let her know that I simply wish to give her the life that she deserves. One of fame and wealth; a life where she can have whatever she desires. In fact, the more I dwell on that the more I like the notion. Please, the next time that you have a private conversation with Miss West, be sure to do your best to convince her that I can give her all that she desires. I will be at the Lucky Lady on Wednesday to judge your work, I trust you will not fail me." With that the man finishes his drink and leaves Kate sitting alone to ponder. She sat for quite a while at the table with her mind foggy. It wasn't like Ruby to not at least consider an offer. She had even considered Mr. Eastman, even if it was only for a few seconds. Perhaps it [I]was[/I] better if she at least considered the man. There was a nagging at the back of Kate's mind, as if she had forgotten something, but she couldn't get hold of it. After a while she got up and helped Dorita in the kitchen, then went upstairs to read in her room with the door open to the sounds of music from below. When Ginnie returned, the two took one of the new games Kate had bought downstairs and played before turning in early. [/QUOTE]
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