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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2795896" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p>"What a cheery place...." Jake comments while gathering up his pack.</p><p></p><p>Ruby lets Jake take most of her belongings. As he is doing that she glances around and seeing Chester's bag hanging off the edge, she sneaks over and when no one is looking, pulls out a stake out. She slips it into the back of her skirt and covers it with her blouse.</p><p></p><p>Kate shoved the garlic into her pockets, not having much faith in an herb to keep a blood-drinking monster at bay. Besides, it wouldn't do to look too much like she belonged with this group. "Odd time of day for a funeral, don't you think?" she asked quietly as she fetched her bag.</p><p></p><p>Chester looks at the garlic necklace quizzically. He shrugs then puts it into his jacket pocket. "Thanks Minerva. Although it seems like these would keep away everyone, but a monster. Don't worry, I still have this." He pulls out the holy symbol from under his shirt." He looks at Jake. "Let's find a place to stay." He looks around. "Not that there are a lot of tourists around."</p><p></p><p>As they debark, Minerva looks at Nanuet and gently tries to reason with him. "I would not ask you to do or say anything against your morals, mi amor, but surely the gods will forgive a white lie or two if it will rid the world of evil. It is not possible to reveal our true intent at this point and people will surly ask why we are here in this obscure little town."</p><p></p><p>Nanuet says. "Why is it not possible to reveal what we are here for? Turner already knows us. You think a disguise is going to fool him? This is a creature that can get inside your head and control you like a puppet. I will do what I can to stay out of the way and avoid conversation with people."</p><p></p><p>Minerva places her hand on his shoulder in an attempt to calm him as she continues to reason. "Yes, I agree that he will soon find out that we are here, which is why we must gather as much information as we can before he does so. We need time to do this and it would be to our advantage if we were not discovered in the night when he is able to act against us." </p><p></p><p>She turns to the others. "It is not only Turner that we must fear. Until we know who his minions are we are not safe even from the living. The good people of this poor desolate town may respond poorly to us in their fear also and may not trust us.” She turns back to Nanuet. "I will hold as closely to the truth as possible. I am a priestess and am here in service of the gods. That is the truth."</p><p></p><p>"I hold you to no moral code other than your own. It is your soul that bears the burdens of your choices. I will do my best to keep the safety of the group and our goal in my sights. I don't believe I have failed in that endeavor in the past."</p><p></p><p>Minerva stands on her toes, kisses his cheek and says sincerely. "and I do not believe that you will do so now, my noble warrior." but as you said earlier, we all have a part to play in this. "She looks him in the eye. I have faith that the gods will guide us. Now, I am going to go and speak with the padre and play mine." She says and walks over to the grave to speak with the priest.</p><p></p><p>Ruby takes her fireball rod that looks like a gun and slings it over her shoulder. "So where do we start?" she says but then notices the crowd at the funeral. She walks over, entranced, until she gets to the edge of the crowd. "What happened?" she whispers.</p><p></p><p>The somber group of five that is gathered at the crossroads to lay a soul to rest turn to face the newcomer. Most just lower their heads and fail to reply. </p><p></p><p>"Shh... wait till the funeral is over before asking any questions," responds a short, fat, balding middle aged man. He then turns back to the burial ceremony paying no more attention to the strangers. </p><p></p><p>A few more minutes pass before the two pall bearers begin filling in the hole. The other three begin to turn and walk away when one of them who just happens to be wearing a metal star pinned to his chest approaches Ruby. </p><p></p><p>"Saloon whore, died in her sleep," he says coldly. "Who might you be? Don't get many travelers in these parts lately."</p><p></p><p>She reaches out her hand, although a bit hesitantly. "My name is Constance. And you are?"</p><p></p><p>"Sheriff Jeff Wilson ma'am, pleased to make your acquaintance," he says grasping her hand and shaking it firmly. "We don't get too many visitors to town lately, what brings you folks here?"</p><p></p><p>"Honestly? I'm looking for someone. I think he's expecting me, but if he isn't then I want to surprise him." She looks back over her shoulder. "And them," she nods, "They're here to carry my bags. Well, the ones I know anyway.</p><p></p><p>Poor girl, she's really just up and died, huh? From what I hear you haven't been having much luck in this little town of yours lately."</p><p></p><p>"And just where are you from that you get news of our little town? Thomaswell hasn't been newsworthy in the past several years, unless you called being forgotten newsworthy. As for the girl, we haven't ruled out unnatural causes yet, but that is town business."</p><p></p><p>Ruby shrugs, "Only from the stage driver and the last town I was in where I got the stage." Ruby twirls a finger in her hair while she glances around the dingy town. "I'd never heard of this place either, except from the person I'm looking for. I have some uh, personal, business that involves him. Some important news, so to speak, so you see I had to come out here to your little town."</p><p></p><p>"And just who might this person be that you have business with? You in the family way or something? Actually, I won't pry into your business because you said it was personal, but I pretty much know everyone in town so I am curious who it might be with."</p><p></p><p>"My, aren't you quick on your toes," Ruby smiles. "I'm sure you realize there isn't much that can bring a girl this far away from home. As for the man, I would rather not say at this moment, he should hear what I have to say before anyone else does. But if I can't find him myself you just might find me at your doorstep."</p><p></p><p>"Well either myself or my deputy will be there. Hope you find what you are looking for ma'am."</p><p></p><p>"Thank you for your kindness." Ruby turns to walk away then stops. "Oh, could you direct me to a decent place to stay?"</p><p></p><p>"Sure, if you can afford it the Gordon Hotel is right up the street there," he says pointing to a 3 story building. "Rooms cost $4 a night, including breakfast. Otherwise there is a boarding house, but I don't recommend it."</p><p></p><p>"Oh!" Ruby exclaims, "I remember Colin mentioning that place..." She quickly covers her mouth with her hand as her eyes go wide. "Whoops," she says sheepishly, "I guess I let that slip." She bites on her lip before looking the lawman in the eyes, "So I guess it's ok to ask you then, do you know where I can find," she lowers her voice, "Colin Turner?" Her voice returns to normal, "I'd really like to talk to him soon, as time is of the essence. You understand, right?"</p><p></p><p>"Look lady, I don't know if you are trying to pull a fast one on me or not. You want something just ask for it. Colin travels a lot, but when he stays here he usually stays in that boarding house I mentioned. Keeps to himself mostly."</p><p></p><p>Ruby blushes, "Fast one? I'm not sure what you mean. I said I was here to find someone and I am. I know Colin travels, that is how I met him when he came to my town, and got myself in this particular predicament." </p><p></p><p>She shrugs, "Thanks for the help," and walks back to Jake, Nanuet and Chester near the stage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2795896, member: 12815"] "What a cheery place...." Jake comments while gathering up his pack. Ruby lets Jake take most of her belongings. As he is doing that she glances around and seeing Chester's bag hanging off the edge, she sneaks over and when no one is looking, pulls out a stake out. She slips it into the back of her skirt and covers it with her blouse. Kate shoved the garlic into her pockets, not having much faith in an herb to keep a blood-drinking monster at bay. Besides, it wouldn't do to look too much like she belonged with this group. "Odd time of day for a funeral, don't you think?" she asked quietly as she fetched her bag. Chester looks at the garlic necklace quizzically. He shrugs then puts it into his jacket pocket. "Thanks Minerva. Although it seems like these would keep away everyone, but a monster. Don't worry, I still have this." He pulls out the holy symbol from under his shirt." He looks at Jake. "Let's find a place to stay." He looks around. "Not that there are a lot of tourists around." As they debark, Minerva looks at Nanuet and gently tries to reason with him. "I would not ask you to do or say anything against your morals, mi amor, but surely the gods will forgive a white lie or two if it will rid the world of evil. It is not possible to reveal our true intent at this point and people will surly ask why we are here in this obscure little town." Nanuet says. "Why is it not possible to reveal what we are here for? Turner already knows us. You think a disguise is going to fool him? This is a creature that can get inside your head and control you like a puppet. I will do what I can to stay out of the way and avoid conversation with people." Minerva places her hand on his shoulder in an attempt to calm him as she continues to reason. "Yes, I agree that he will soon find out that we are here, which is why we must gather as much information as we can before he does so. We need time to do this and it would be to our advantage if we were not discovered in the night when he is able to act against us." She turns to the others. "It is not only Turner that we must fear. Until we know who his minions are we are not safe even from the living. The good people of this poor desolate town may respond poorly to us in their fear also and may not trust us.” She turns back to Nanuet. "I will hold as closely to the truth as possible. I am a priestess and am here in service of the gods. That is the truth." "I hold you to no moral code other than your own. It is your soul that bears the burdens of your choices. I will do my best to keep the safety of the group and our goal in my sights. I don't believe I have failed in that endeavor in the past." Minerva stands on her toes, kisses his cheek and says sincerely. "and I do not believe that you will do so now, my noble warrior." but as you said earlier, we all have a part to play in this. "She looks him in the eye. I have faith that the gods will guide us. Now, I am going to go and speak with the padre and play mine." She says and walks over to the grave to speak with the priest. Ruby takes her fireball rod that looks like a gun and slings it over her shoulder. "So where do we start?" she says but then notices the crowd at the funeral. She walks over, entranced, until she gets to the edge of the crowd. "What happened?" she whispers. The somber group of five that is gathered at the crossroads to lay a soul to rest turn to face the newcomer. Most just lower their heads and fail to reply. "Shh... wait till the funeral is over before asking any questions," responds a short, fat, balding middle aged man. He then turns back to the burial ceremony paying no more attention to the strangers. A few more minutes pass before the two pall bearers begin filling in the hole. The other three begin to turn and walk away when one of them who just happens to be wearing a metal star pinned to his chest approaches Ruby. "Saloon whore, died in her sleep," he says coldly. "Who might you be? Don't get many travelers in these parts lately." She reaches out her hand, although a bit hesitantly. "My name is Constance. And you are?" "Sheriff Jeff Wilson ma'am, pleased to make your acquaintance," he says grasping her hand and shaking it firmly. "We don't get too many visitors to town lately, what brings you folks here?" "Honestly? I'm looking for someone. I think he's expecting me, but if he isn't then I want to surprise him." She looks back over her shoulder. "And them," she nods, "They're here to carry my bags. Well, the ones I know anyway. Poor girl, she's really just up and died, huh? From what I hear you haven't been having much luck in this little town of yours lately." "And just where are you from that you get news of our little town? Thomaswell hasn't been newsworthy in the past several years, unless you called being forgotten newsworthy. As for the girl, we haven't ruled out unnatural causes yet, but that is town business." Ruby shrugs, "Only from the stage driver and the last town I was in where I got the stage." Ruby twirls a finger in her hair while she glances around the dingy town. "I'd never heard of this place either, except from the person I'm looking for. I have some uh, personal, business that involves him. Some important news, so to speak, so you see I had to come out here to your little town." "And just who might this person be that you have business with? You in the family way or something? Actually, I won't pry into your business because you said it was personal, but I pretty much know everyone in town so I am curious who it might be with." "My, aren't you quick on your toes," Ruby smiles. "I'm sure you realize there isn't much that can bring a girl this far away from home. As for the man, I would rather not say at this moment, he should hear what I have to say before anyone else does. But if I can't find him myself you just might find me at your doorstep." "Well either myself or my deputy will be there. Hope you find what you are looking for ma'am." "Thank you for your kindness." Ruby turns to walk away then stops. "Oh, could you direct me to a decent place to stay?" "Sure, if you can afford it the Gordon Hotel is right up the street there," he says pointing to a 3 story building. "Rooms cost $4 a night, including breakfast. Otherwise there is a boarding house, but I don't recommend it." "Oh!" Ruby exclaims, "I remember Colin mentioning that place..." She quickly covers her mouth with her hand as her eyes go wide. "Whoops," she says sheepishly, "I guess I let that slip." She bites on her lip before looking the lawman in the eyes, "So I guess it's ok to ask you then, do you know where I can find," she lowers her voice, "Colin Turner?" Her voice returns to normal, "I'd really like to talk to him soon, as time is of the essence. You understand, right?" "Look lady, I don't know if you are trying to pull a fast one on me or not. You want something just ask for it. Colin travels a lot, but when he stays here he usually stays in that boarding house I mentioned. Keeps to himself mostly." Ruby blushes, "Fast one? I'm not sure what you mean. I said I was here to find someone and I am. I know Colin travels, that is how I met him when he came to my town, and got myself in this particular predicament." She shrugs, "Thanks for the help," and walks back to Jake, Nanuet and Chester near the stage. [/QUOTE]
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