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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2687757" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p><strong>Friday April 7th, 1882</strong></p><p></p><p>Nanuet escorts Minerva to the Church across from the El Parador. Valdez is interested in their tales concerning Gus Thomas and pledges to do what he can concerning the dancer who was sent home to her family. He allows Minerva and Nanuet to take as much holy water as they desire. </p><p></p><p>Valdez also explains that he did not get any information from Mr. Wills that they didn't already have. Apparently Colin Turner found him outside one of the local saloons and took advantage of his inebriated state and put him under his control. Turner gave Wills his staff and some clothing and schooled him a bit on how he wanted him to act and then sent him to your saloon. Wills has no idea of Turner's further plans or actions.</p><p></p><p>"Gracias Padre, we do appreciate all of your help and your prayers as well. Minerva turns to leave and then rembembers. "Oh, do you have a spare holy symbol that our amigo Senor Martin could wear? I do not know if it will help guard him against this evil, but he would feel better knowing that the power of the gods is at hand."</p><p></p><p>"I certainly can provide that and would be happy to. Give me a moment to retrieve one." </p><p></p><p>Valdez heads to the back rooms of the church. It is only a few moments before he returns with a silver holy symbol on a thick black cord. "Here, this should do the trick. I hope he wears it proudly."</p><p></p><p>Minerva spends some time packing being sure that she has brought anything that could possibly be used to fight this monster, including all of her magical bullets, and an assortment of holy items. </p><p></p><p>She makes her way down to the kitchen to let Bea know that she will be leaving town. "Buenas Tardes Bea. I just want you to know that I will be taking another trip. I will be back in a day or two." </p><p></p><p>Bea looks at her quizically. "Are you going with that elf friend of yours? I don't mean to pry Minerva, but you are the town preacher, and people are beginning to talk. I am just concerned for your reputation." </p><p></p><p>Minerva looks at her with an angry glint in her eye. "Tell me Bea, are they concerned that thier new preacher is seeing a man or are their tongues wagging because I am seeing a wood elf?" </p><p></p><p>Bea blushes and begins wringing her hands. "I ... well..you know that I am not predjudiced. It's just that...well.. I just thought you should know." </p><p></p><p>"Gracias Bea. I know that you are not one of the gossip mongers of this town. And I certainly know that you are not prejudiced.," Minerva says her anger quickly fading. She hugs the woman, "I appreciate the warning.” She grabs a fresh roll from the counter and takes a nibble. "These are delicious! Could you pack me a few for my journey?" </p><p></p><p>"Of course I will!" Bea says relieved that the priestess is not angry with her. She quickly bustles about packing a large basket with bread, cheese, chicken and muffins.</p><p></p><p>”Gracias, Bea. You would not happen to have a couple of heads of garlic would you?" </p><p></p><p>"Garlic?” Bea wringles her nose. “Why would you want garlic?" </p><p></p><p>"I am from Spain." Minerva shrugs as though that is adequate explanation for her strange request and Bea adds garlic to the basket. It's sharp aroma overpowering the delicious smell of the muffins. </p><p></p><p>Nanuet knocks on the door and the two depart. Nanuet helps Minerva carry her pack to the Lucky Lady and they have a quiet dinner together.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p><p></p><p>Chester wakes up bright and early Friday morning. He stops by the Marshall's office to tell Berg that he had a lead on the murderer. Berg tells him, "We should be able to handle things here. The town's been fairly quiet since the festival." </p><p></p><p>Next, Chester goes to the Double Eagle. He knocks on the door hesitantly. Hannah Milford answers. "Good morning deputy. How are you?" </p><p></p><p>"Fine thanks, ma'am. How are you?" </p><p></p><p>She says, "I'm doing well. Thank you for asking. I'll see if Clarisse is in. Have a seat in the parlor." Chester stands and fidgets with his hat. </p><p></p><p>Clarisse comes down the stairs. "Chet. What a surprise to see you here this early." She looks at his face and says flatly, "You're going away again, aren't you?" </p><p></p><p>"I... I am. It won't be for long. We need to catch the man who killed those people during the festival."</p><p></p><p>Clarisse huffs, "Well then you just go do that." She storms out of the room, leaving the surprised Marshall behind. After a moment, he leaves for the Lucky lady and packs. At the agreed upon time, he carries his bag, rifle strapped to the top, to the Wells Fargo office.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p><p></p><p>Katherine spent the night at the El Parador with Ginnie, trying to forget what she had seen at the cemetary. The two made plans to make sure Ginnie would be cared for while she was away, arranging with Mr. Gonzales to continue her special studies over the next few days. Kate also took a look through her teacher's workshop to see if she could put together any surprises for Turner. She felt comfortable that everything would be all right at home by the time she went to bed. </p><p></p><p>In the morning she packed her small bag with skirts and blouses, and a couple of dresses that were a bit bigger on top. "Madeline" was bustier than she was, and would need clothes to fit better. Finally she dressed herself and went downstairs to meet Conrad for breakfast. </p><p></p><p>She lit the candle on the table before he arrived and sprinkled in the powder that would give them privacy with a practiced hand. It wasn't long before he arrived, his eyes lighting up to see her waiting for him. Her own shy smile answered his and they took breakfast together, Kate explaining about her latest brush with trouble throughout the meal. </p><p></p><p>To most, the changes in his expression would have been imperceptible, but Katherine was beginning to know him well enough to read those subtle clues. He said, "So once again I will not have you at my table Sunday night." </p><p></p><p>"I doubt we will be back that soon. Just the travel will take that long, I think." </p><p></p><p>Conrad was quiet for a minute. "Katherine, forgive me for saying so, but is there a real reason you have to go with them? It seems to me the Priestess and your friend Nanuet would be better equipped to deal with any special talents it has, and Jake and Deputy Martin have their fighting skills to offer. I know Jake won't let Ruby out of his sight.... but where does that leave you?" </p><p></p><p>"I am the one who could appear to be someone else, or cause him to think he sees something that isn't there. My talents and Ruby's are starting to diverge. I can hurt Turner some, and my knowledge of chemistry may be useful. </p><p></p><p>You are right, thinking they may be able to do without me. But I couldn't forgive myself if something happened I might have stopped, and I wasn't there." </p><p></p><p>"I know, it's one of the things I..." He stopped, his hand halfway up to her face. "Let's go for a walk," he said suddenly. </p><p></p><p>Kate blew out the candle and took his arm. They walked out to the grove, the only place they knew of for privacy and sat quietly together for quite some time. She soaked in the quiet of the hour, finding comfort and strength in being held softly in his arms until they parted about an hour before it was time for her to meet the others at the stage.</p><p></p><p>Conrad went home, and Kate went back into the El Parador where Dorita insisted on feeding her yet again. Not only was there another meal, there was a basket for on the stage, and bread and cheese for even later. Kate smiled and shook her head. She was joined shortly after by Mr. Gonzales and Ginnie, and they had a good talk in the last hour before the stage. </p><p></p><p>Finally Kate got up, kissed her family good-bye, and went to the Wells-Fargo office to meet the others.</p><p></p><p>* * *</p><p></p><p>Jake silently saddles the horses and fills the saddle bags with their gear while watching Ruby. </p><p></p><p>When they are all packed and ready to go he says, "We just need to pickup some odds and ends before travelling. Then we packup, eat and board the late stage to Tombstone."</p><p></p><p>Ruby nods her understanding but stays silent. </p><p></p><p>They ride back to town in the same uncomfortable silence, putting their horses away and ending up at the Lucky Lady. </p><p></p><p>Inside Ruby asks Niles and Maria to watch after the pups while they are away. </p><p></p><p>She turns to Jake, "Let me know if you want me to go with you to get the supplies." She heads upstairs and starts packing her belongings.</p><p></p><p>Jake goes to the used goods store and buys a laborers outfit, a worn suit that looks like it will mostly fit him and a pair of wire rimmed glasses. He stops at Pierre's and buys some extra ammo for their weapons. Lastly he stops at the Promise City Hotel and buys something for Ruby. He makes his way back to the saloon and upstairs to back his gear.</p><p></p><p>Ruby looks up when Jake enters the room. She gives him a small smile, "Did you have any luck with what you were looking for?"</p><p></p><p>Jake drops his bundles and turns around. He parts his hair in the middle and dons the wire frame glasses. He turns with an uncharacteristic smile and says, "Ok, so its not a big disguise but someone looking for Jake Cook may not notice Alistair. I have some work clothes," he makes a grimace, "and a suit that looks a little big on me. Should work if I need them."</p><p></p><p>Ruby looks up from her packing and laughs. "Sorry but I prefer my Mr. Cook." She shakes her head and mutters, "Always trying to be sneaky..." </p><p></p><p>"So what else do we have to do? I'm done packing. It's almost time to go, right?" Ruby sits on the bed next to her bag. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be."</p><p></p><p>"Just trying to improve the odds. You can never be too lucky." He pulls the glasses off and exaggerately shakes his head a couple of times. His hair falls back into its normal place. "I need to pack. I'll be quick about it." </p><p></p><p>As he packs he comments, "We should eat before we get on the stage, it will be late when we arrive in Tombstone. Oh, I got you this for the ride," he hands her a small package in plain brown paper, "from Melissa Smith's kitchen. Its some chocolate layered something. Anyway it looked good." </p><p></p><p>Jake wraps their rifles and shotgun in canvas. He packs all the extra ammo in a saddle bag with some dynamite wrapped in rags. When he is finished packing clothes he says, "I'll take this stuff to the stage office for packing. Where do you want to eat?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby looks down at the brown paper package in her hands before looking back at Jake adoringly. <em>He must not be as upset as I think he is...</em> "Thank you baby, I'll be sure to enjoy it," she smiles at him. </p><p></p><p>"Dinner? We could eat here if you wanted to do simple. Or maybe the El Parador. One of these days we should try some of the other places around but I don't really feel like getting all dressed up to go out somewhere different tonight. I don't really care where we go, you choose." </p><p></p><p>Ruby glances over the bags of belongings. "You want me to help you carry our stuff over or just meet you at dinner?"</p><p></p><p>"Sure, we have quite a bit I guess. Then we can just eat here." </p><p></p><p>After they carry their belongings to the stage office they eat at the saloon. Jake makes arrangements with the other partners to cover for him and handle the business. Soon it is time to meet the others at the stage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2687757, member: 12815"] [b]Friday April 7th, 1882[/b] Nanuet escorts Minerva to the Church across from the El Parador. Valdez is interested in their tales concerning Gus Thomas and pledges to do what he can concerning the dancer who was sent home to her family. He allows Minerva and Nanuet to take as much holy water as they desire. Valdez also explains that he did not get any information from Mr. Wills that they didn't already have. Apparently Colin Turner found him outside one of the local saloons and took advantage of his inebriated state and put him under his control. Turner gave Wills his staff and some clothing and schooled him a bit on how he wanted him to act and then sent him to your saloon. Wills has no idea of Turner's further plans or actions. "Gracias Padre, we do appreciate all of your help and your prayers as well. Minerva turns to leave and then rembembers. "Oh, do you have a spare holy symbol that our amigo Senor Martin could wear? I do not know if it will help guard him against this evil, but he would feel better knowing that the power of the gods is at hand." "I certainly can provide that and would be happy to. Give me a moment to retrieve one." Valdez heads to the back rooms of the church. It is only a few moments before he returns with a silver holy symbol on a thick black cord. "Here, this should do the trick. I hope he wears it proudly." Minerva spends some time packing being sure that she has brought anything that could possibly be used to fight this monster, including all of her magical bullets, and an assortment of holy items. She makes her way down to the kitchen to let Bea know that she will be leaving town. "Buenas Tardes Bea. I just want you to know that I will be taking another trip. I will be back in a day or two." Bea looks at her quizically. "Are you going with that elf friend of yours? I don't mean to pry Minerva, but you are the town preacher, and people are beginning to talk. I am just concerned for your reputation." Minerva looks at her with an angry glint in her eye. "Tell me Bea, are they concerned that thier new preacher is seeing a man or are their tongues wagging because I am seeing a wood elf?" Bea blushes and begins wringing her hands. "I ... well..you know that I am not predjudiced. It's just that...well.. I just thought you should know." "Gracias Bea. I know that you are not one of the gossip mongers of this town. And I certainly know that you are not prejudiced.," Minerva says her anger quickly fading. She hugs the woman, "I appreciate the warning.” She grabs a fresh roll from the counter and takes a nibble. "These are delicious! Could you pack me a few for my journey?" "Of course I will!" Bea says relieved that the priestess is not angry with her. She quickly bustles about packing a large basket with bread, cheese, chicken and muffins. ”Gracias, Bea. You would not happen to have a couple of heads of garlic would you?" "Garlic?” Bea wringles her nose. “Why would you want garlic?" "I am from Spain." Minerva shrugs as though that is adequate explanation for her strange request and Bea adds garlic to the basket. It's sharp aroma overpowering the delicious smell of the muffins. Nanuet knocks on the door and the two depart. Nanuet helps Minerva carry her pack to the Lucky Lady and they have a quiet dinner together. * * * Chester wakes up bright and early Friday morning. He stops by the Marshall's office to tell Berg that he had a lead on the murderer. Berg tells him, "We should be able to handle things here. The town's been fairly quiet since the festival." Next, Chester goes to the Double Eagle. He knocks on the door hesitantly. Hannah Milford answers. "Good morning deputy. How are you?" "Fine thanks, ma'am. How are you?" She says, "I'm doing well. Thank you for asking. I'll see if Clarisse is in. Have a seat in the parlor." Chester stands and fidgets with his hat. Clarisse comes down the stairs. "Chet. What a surprise to see you here this early." She looks at his face and says flatly, "You're going away again, aren't you?" "I... I am. It won't be for long. We need to catch the man who killed those people during the festival." Clarisse huffs, "Well then you just go do that." She storms out of the room, leaving the surprised Marshall behind. After a moment, he leaves for the Lucky lady and packs. At the agreed upon time, he carries his bag, rifle strapped to the top, to the Wells Fargo office. * * * Katherine spent the night at the El Parador with Ginnie, trying to forget what she had seen at the cemetary. The two made plans to make sure Ginnie would be cared for while she was away, arranging with Mr. Gonzales to continue her special studies over the next few days. Kate also took a look through her teacher's workshop to see if she could put together any surprises for Turner. She felt comfortable that everything would be all right at home by the time she went to bed. In the morning she packed her small bag with skirts and blouses, and a couple of dresses that were a bit bigger on top. "Madeline" was bustier than she was, and would need clothes to fit better. Finally she dressed herself and went downstairs to meet Conrad for breakfast. She lit the candle on the table before he arrived and sprinkled in the powder that would give them privacy with a practiced hand. It wasn't long before he arrived, his eyes lighting up to see her waiting for him. Her own shy smile answered his and they took breakfast together, Kate explaining about her latest brush with trouble throughout the meal. To most, the changes in his expression would have been imperceptible, but Katherine was beginning to know him well enough to read those subtle clues. He said, "So once again I will not have you at my table Sunday night." "I doubt we will be back that soon. Just the travel will take that long, I think." Conrad was quiet for a minute. "Katherine, forgive me for saying so, but is there a real reason you have to go with them? It seems to me the Priestess and your friend Nanuet would be better equipped to deal with any special talents it has, and Jake and Deputy Martin have their fighting skills to offer. I know Jake won't let Ruby out of his sight.... but where does that leave you?" "I am the one who could appear to be someone else, or cause him to think he sees something that isn't there. My talents and Ruby's are starting to diverge. I can hurt Turner some, and my knowledge of chemistry may be useful. You are right, thinking they may be able to do without me. But I couldn't forgive myself if something happened I might have stopped, and I wasn't there." "I know, it's one of the things I..." He stopped, his hand halfway up to her face. "Let's go for a walk," he said suddenly. Kate blew out the candle and took his arm. They walked out to the grove, the only place they knew of for privacy and sat quietly together for quite some time. She soaked in the quiet of the hour, finding comfort and strength in being held softly in his arms until they parted about an hour before it was time for her to meet the others at the stage. Conrad went home, and Kate went back into the El Parador where Dorita insisted on feeding her yet again. Not only was there another meal, there was a basket for on the stage, and bread and cheese for even later. Kate smiled and shook her head. She was joined shortly after by Mr. Gonzales and Ginnie, and they had a good talk in the last hour before the stage. Finally Kate got up, kissed her family good-bye, and went to the Wells-Fargo office to meet the others. * * * Jake silently saddles the horses and fills the saddle bags with their gear while watching Ruby. When they are all packed and ready to go he says, "We just need to pickup some odds and ends before travelling. Then we packup, eat and board the late stage to Tombstone." Ruby nods her understanding but stays silent. They ride back to town in the same uncomfortable silence, putting their horses away and ending up at the Lucky Lady. Inside Ruby asks Niles and Maria to watch after the pups while they are away. She turns to Jake, "Let me know if you want me to go with you to get the supplies." She heads upstairs and starts packing her belongings. Jake goes to the used goods store and buys a laborers outfit, a worn suit that looks like it will mostly fit him and a pair of wire rimmed glasses. He stops at Pierre's and buys some extra ammo for their weapons. Lastly he stops at the Promise City Hotel and buys something for Ruby. He makes his way back to the saloon and upstairs to back his gear. Ruby looks up when Jake enters the room. She gives him a small smile, "Did you have any luck with what you were looking for?" Jake drops his bundles and turns around. He parts his hair in the middle and dons the wire frame glasses. He turns with an uncharacteristic smile and says, "Ok, so its not a big disguise but someone looking for Jake Cook may not notice Alistair. I have some work clothes," he makes a grimace, "and a suit that looks a little big on me. Should work if I need them." Ruby looks up from her packing and laughs. "Sorry but I prefer my Mr. Cook." She shakes her head and mutters, "Always trying to be sneaky..." "So what else do we have to do? I'm done packing. It's almost time to go, right?" Ruby sits on the bed next to her bag. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be." "Just trying to improve the odds. You can never be too lucky." He pulls the glasses off and exaggerately shakes his head a couple of times. His hair falls back into its normal place. "I need to pack. I'll be quick about it." As he packs he comments, "We should eat before we get on the stage, it will be late when we arrive in Tombstone. Oh, I got you this for the ride," he hands her a small package in plain brown paper, "from Melissa Smith's kitchen. Its some chocolate layered something. Anyway it looked good." Jake wraps their rifles and shotgun in canvas. He packs all the extra ammo in a saddle bag with some dynamite wrapped in rags. When he is finished packing clothes he says, "I'll take this stuff to the stage office for packing. Where do you want to eat?" Ruby looks down at the brown paper package in her hands before looking back at Jake adoringly. [I]He must not be as upset as I think he is...[/I] "Thank you baby, I'll be sure to enjoy it," she smiles at him. "Dinner? We could eat here if you wanted to do simple. Or maybe the El Parador. One of these days we should try some of the other places around but I don't really feel like getting all dressed up to go out somewhere different tonight. I don't really care where we go, you choose." Ruby glances over the bags of belongings. "You want me to help you carry our stuff over or just meet you at dinner?" "Sure, we have quite a bit I guess. Then we can just eat here." After they carry their belongings to the stage office they eat at the saloon. Jake makes arrangements with the other partners to cover for him and handle the business. Soon it is time to meet the others at the stage. [/QUOTE]
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