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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2819524" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p>Jacky begins to answer Jake's question but he is distracted the moment that Ruby comes into view. He stands up and gently takes Ruby's hand and gives it a light kiss. "Name's Jacky miss." Jacky then turns to Jake and says "And you said this charming lady was your partner, you didn't mention anything about her being your sweetheart... <em>baby.</em>"</p><p></p><p>Jake chooses to ignore the jibe, though the thought crosses his mind to shoot him. "Yes, well in some places Mr. O'Neil it is common to refer to your wife as your partner." Jake stands and gives Jacky a confident smile. "Constance, Mr. O'Neil was just telling me he was new to town also. Only been here a week."</p><p></p><p>"Right, your wife is your partner," she says distractedly. Ruby blushes as he keeps her hand in his grasp and she takes her time gently pulling it back. She keeps eye contact with Jacky as she speaks slowly. "Really? Only a week. How interesting." </p><p></p><p>"We were trying to decide where to stay, the hotel or the boarding house. Do you have any suggestions for us, Mr. O'Neill? We'd like somewhere <em>safe,</em> you know, from the things that go bump in the night. I'm quite terrified of the night creatures."</p><p></p><p>"Well Miss, I don't see you shakin' and I am definitely a creature of the night. Seems like that's when all the fun stuff happens anyways. As far as accommodations go, the only place fit for a lady like yourself is the Gordon Hotel. Plenty of rooms over there, but it is a bit pricey. I'm sure your partner here can afford to treat his lady properly though. I imagine the hotel is safe as anyplace else around here, just be careful who you bring back to your room Constance," Jacky says with a snicker. </p><p></p><p>"Forgive my manners Miss, I shouldn't be talking like that to a lady. Your husband says you're a card player, I'm learning to play myself. Looking for any books you might know of that teach you the ropes. I tend to learn best by studying, don't want to throw my money away without knowing what I'm doing."</p><p></p><p>Ruby suddenly catches a glimpse of sparkling red and she looks down at her finger, her ruby ring shining in the light of the candle on the table. She stands up straighter and gets the dumb look off her face. "<em>Mrs.</em>," she says loudly, "That's <em>Mrs.</em> to you." She breaks her stare and looks to Jake before taking his hand in hers. "The only man getting into my room is my <em>husband,</em> this man right here." She nods at Jake. "Sorry to disappoint you Mr. O'Neil," she playfully shrugs at him but then adds in a more serious tone, "Or <em>anyone else</em> who may have any ideas..." She quickly glances in the direction of Charlie before putting her attentions back on Jacky and lightening up. </p><p></p><p>"And thanks for the advice. The hotel it is." Ruby laughs and adds, "And I guess you caught me. I'm not actually scared of the dark." </p><p></p><p>"As for cards, perhaps if we get a chance we could help you with that. I'm not so bad at cards myself. But playing is better than studying, if I do say so myself. You don't look much like the studying type." </p><p></p><p>"So I'm wondering, why do you think all these people stay in this small dirty town? They've said the silver is gone, all they have is a well...seems silly." </p><p></p><p>She waits for Jake to sit, then puts her arms around his neck and sits comfortably on his lap, something she hadn't done in a surprisingly long time.</p><p></p><p>"Now, now <em>Mrs.</em> Constance. You got me figured all wrong. I wasn't suggesting anything lewd about your room, just saying that you have to be careful who you <em>invite</em> up there. As for the cards, I don't want to embarrass myself, figured I would read up a bit before getting my feet wet. Heard that "Hoyle's Book of Games" was the best source out there, especially the 1st edition. As to why people stay in this town, from what I have figured out those that stayed have businesses to run or family that they don't want to up and move. Other's like Bobby Whittaker there, well I reckon he just wants a quiet corner of the world where he can be left alone in his fancy house and spend his money the way he chooses."</p><p></p><p>Ruby ponders this handsome man's statements. <em>What does he mean, be careful who I invite? And going on about some stupid book for cards?</em> </p><p></p><p>"The only real way to learn to play cards is to play, Mr. O'Neil. Not learn from a book." Ruby glances over her shoulder, "I was just playing cards with Bobby, he didn't seem to take to me. But a few people have mentioned his money. Is he rich or something?"</p><p></p><p>"Sure seems like it, don't it? If he is though it just goes to prove that money doesn't buy happiness cause I ain't seen him smile once. Lives in a big house at the western end of town. Now about the cards, I'd be a willing pupil if you were the teacher, but I still would like to take a look at that book, if you hear anything about a copy floating around just let me know please. Can I get either of you another drink?"</p><p></p><p>"Drink? Maybe later. Alistair here will take one though I'm sure, won't you honey?" She giggles. "If you want to learn, I'll be over there taking all those poor men's money, er, playing that is. Come and join us if you get up the nerve. I don't know how'd we hear about the book, but if we do we'll be sure to let you know. Just let my husband here know where you are staying." Ruby momentarily ignores Mr. O'Neil and looks Jake in the eyes. "You'll take care of it, right <em>husband</em>?" She smiles before she leans in and kisses Jake, a little more enthusiastically than necessary to make her point. She runs her fingers over his cheek then hops up and returns to the poker table.</p><p></p><p>Jacky orders another round of whiskey for himself and Jake, imploring Greely to take out the good bottle this time. "Mighty fine woman you found yourself there. I'm sure you spend enough of your waking time fending off other men who fancy themselves her level." </p><p></p><p>He continues the small talk with Jake for several more minutes before getting up to join the others at cards.</p><p></p><p>More and more, Kate found her eye drawn to the man whom Jake had joined. After playing cards for a while, Ruby went over as well. There was something unusual about the man. Not the pull that Colin Turner exuded, but something. <em>Not every man who can catch a woman's eye is evil. Still better safe.... </em></p><p></p><p>Maddie slipped off the barstool with her glass of wine and wandered a bit, eventually making it to a quiet corner of the saloon where she pretended to be interested in a piece of highly inferior art of the wall. She made as if she were looking in her purse and made the motions to a spell, muttering lightly under her breath, then turned to look over toward the dark man.</p><p></p><p>Kate focused, making a slow sweep of the room with her enchanced vision. There was definitely more magic in this room than just what her friends carried. Jake and Ruby was engaged with the darkly handsome man in the corner, and Chester was busy with the working girl who had just come down from upstairs. </p><p></p><p>The girl looked nervous, more so since Chester had stopped her to talk. Kate looked upstairs at the door showing a magical aura. Likely she had come from that room, and there was something there she didn't like. Kate made her way to where Nanuet was sitting and whispered, "The man Jake and Ruby are talking to has magical bullets, and his hat and jacket are magic as well. The bartender has a medallion, and the second door on the left upstairs has some kind of magic on it."</p><p></p><p>Nanuet listens to Kate making mental notes of each item Kate mentions then slowly scanning the room to take in each one. He keeps his voice low in response to Kate's and says "Sounds like a lot going on for such a little town that they seem to want us to think that time forgot. I'll keep my eyes open, thanks for the information."</p><p></p><p>"If you get a chance, let the others know. They're a little distracted right now and I'm not really supposed to be with you." She gave him Maddie's best smile and moved away with a little sway. She stopped by the bar for another glass of wine that she didn't intend to drink and tried to catch Miss Florencia's eye, hoping the other woman would approach her.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet nodded and said "Will do," to Maddie before she moved away. He scanned the room looking for the others and saw that besides for Minerva whom Maddie was trying to engage they all seemed to be occupied with somebody else. Not wanting to appear obvious he ordered another round of drinks and waited for the right moment.</p><p></p><p>Minerva notices Maddie make her way over to Nanuet and then saunter over to the bar. She finishes her drink and makes her way to the bar where Maggie is sitting. She places her empty glass on the bar and slides onto a stool with the pretense of getting a refill. "Interesting place isn't it?"</p><p></p><p>"Oh yes!" she said cheerfully. "But not as interesting as the last place. Of course, I always find it more interesting when a gentleman asks me out. That one over there is quite handsome," she said. Lifting the glass to her lips she muttered. "Magic bullets, jacket, hat." </p><p></p><p>She continued to chatter, slipping in the information about the bartender and the door upstairs. "I'm always so curious about what goes on upstairs in saloons, but Daddy would pitch a fit if I ever found out," she finished with a laugh.</p><p></p><p>Minerva listens and makes light chatter as Kate divulges information about the various people. "Si, that man is quite handsome. There is something about him that is almost compelling. I always worry about men like that. You can never be too sure what they are up too."</p><p></p><p>"But it can be such fun finding out. I knew someone compelling like him once. If he wasn't so different looking, I'd think they were the same man."</p><p></p><p>* * *</p><p></p><p>"You boys still have a spot for me?" Ruby asks with a cocky smile as she returns to the poker table.</p><p></p><p>"Told you we'd save one for you, especially now that Bobby is gone we need to take someone else's money" the man introduced as "Fingers" says with a laugh. Ruby can see why they might call him that as his are especially long and nimble. He deftly shuffles the deck and deals out the cards. "Games the same, ante is up to a buck now."</p><p></p><p>Ruby laughs heartily. "Well gentlemen, don't think I will make it so easy for you to take my well earned money." Ruby again reaches down her bodice to retrieve the wad of money then giggles, "Or perhaps I should say my husband's well earned money." She keeps a close watch on Fingers for any kind of funny business.</p><p></p><p>Ruby does not notice any sign of cheating or card manipulation from any of the players and can quickly tell that she can out gamble any of them, winning half of the first 8 hands. The stakes stay reasonably low and the men seem to have no problem continuing to play and they joke and kid with Ruby about being tougher than Bobby, but much easier on the eyes. After a dozen hands Ruby is up $43.</p><p></p><p>Mr. O'Neil joins Ruby at the card table and pulls his chair close to hers. She smiles easily at him and the others, lightly joking as she takes their money and tries to teach Jacky how to play. She keeps them laughing with jokes she has learned and witty banter, but only a little flirting, and to no one specifically, in her mind appropriate for someone who is married. </p><p></p><p>She keeps a close eye on O'Neil, wondering if there was something up with the handsome stranger. </p><p></p><p>"So," she asks as she deals another hand, "I met one of the lawmen earlier. He seems a bit...cold... to strangers. Seeing as how I just got here he doesn't yet have reason to dislike me, well, what's up with that?"</p><p></p><p>"Sheriff Wilson? I wouldn't say he is really either warm or cold. I think he was pretty shook up about that girl who passed. I am sure he is a bit wary of strangers, especially if your whole group came on him at once. I think he might just have a lot on his mind at the moment. Can't say that he is particularly nice either, but I'm a stranger myself."</p><p></p><p>"Yeah, I guess a big group would draw a crowd in a small town like that. But we're not all together. Coincidence I guess," she shrugs. </p><p></p><p>"So," Ruby throws down only one card and asks casually, "What did happen to that girl? The one who died."</p><p></p><p>"Beats me. I try to stay out of stuff like that. Young kid, didn't seem like the type who would get involved with any trouble. Someone said she died in her sleep. Maybe the Doc knows more?"</p><p></p><p>"Maybe the doc does, maybe he doesn't. I guess that's my signal to say, It's not really my business, now is it?" Ruby smiles and pretends to turn her attention back to the game. </p><p></p><p>"Do any of you other fine gentlemen know of Colin Turner? I met him when he came through my town and I need to see him again. He's from here. At least he said he was." She lays her hand down on the table before she continues, "And I'm pretty sure he'd be happy to see me too."</p><p></p><p>Most of the players admit that they know Colin Turner. Most of them do not know much about him or his whereabouts other than that he lives at the Smyth boarding house and that he travels a lot. One of the men said they thought they saw him in the saloon earlier that day. "I thought I saw him take one of the girls upstairs earlier."</p><p></p><p>"Really? So he could be upstairs right now? Did you see which girl he took up there?" A bit of Ruby's fun demeanor slips as she looks up the stairs. "Did you see him come down?”</p><p></p><p>He points to the girl who is talking with Chester. "I think it was Colleen he says, the one talking with that guy there. But I didn't see him come down. Maybe he's sleeping it off upstairs, Greely don't make you get out till 9AM if you pay your $2."</p><p></p><p>"Oh?" Ruby stands, now distracted from the game. "Will you all excuse me please, I'll be back."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2819524, member: 12815"] Jacky begins to answer Jake's question but he is distracted the moment that Ruby comes into view. He stands up and gently takes Ruby's hand and gives it a light kiss. "Name's Jacky miss." Jacky then turns to Jake and says "And you said this charming lady was your partner, you didn't mention anything about her being your sweetheart... [i]baby.[/i]" Jake chooses to ignore the jibe, though the thought crosses his mind to shoot him. "Yes, well in some places Mr. O'Neil it is common to refer to your wife as your partner." Jake stands and gives Jacky a confident smile. "Constance, Mr. O'Neil was just telling me he was new to town also. Only been here a week." "Right, your wife is your partner," she says distractedly. Ruby blushes as he keeps her hand in his grasp and she takes her time gently pulling it back. She keeps eye contact with Jacky as she speaks slowly. "Really? Only a week. How interesting." "We were trying to decide where to stay, the hotel or the boarding house. Do you have any suggestions for us, Mr. O'Neill? We'd like somewhere [i]safe,[/i] you know, from the things that go bump in the night. I'm quite terrified of the night creatures." "Well Miss, I don't see you shakin' and I am definitely a creature of the night. Seems like that's when all the fun stuff happens anyways. As far as accommodations go, the only place fit for a lady like yourself is the Gordon Hotel. Plenty of rooms over there, but it is a bit pricey. I'm sure your partner here can afford to treat his lady properly though. I imagine the hotel is safe as anyplace else around here, just be careful who you bring back to your room Constance," Jacky says with a snicker. "Forgive my manners Miss, I shouldn't be talking like that to a lady. Your husband says you're a card player, I'm learning to play myself. Looking for any books you might know of that teach you the ropes. I tend to learn best by studying, don't want to throw my money away without knowing what I'm doing." Ruby suddenly catches a glimpse of sparkling red and she looks down at her finger, her ruby ring shining in the light of the candle on the table. She stands up straighter and gets the dumb look off her face. "[i]Mrs.[/i]," she says loudly, "That's [i]Mrs.[/i] to you." She breaks her stare and looks to Jake before taking his hand in hers. "The only man getting into my room is my [i]husband,[/i] this man right here." She nods at Jake. "Sorry to disappoint you Mr. O'Neil," she playfully shrugs at him but then adds in a more serious tone, "Or [i]anyone else[/i] who may have any ideas..." She quickly glances in the direction of Charlie before putting her attentions back on Jacky and lightening up. "And thanks for the advice. The hotel it is." Ruby laughs and adds, "And I guess you caught me. I'm not actually scared of the dark." "As for cards, perhaps if we get a chance we could help you with that. I'm not so bad at cards myself. But playing is better than studying, if I do say so myself. You don't look much like the studying type." "So I'm wondering, why do you think all these people stay in this small dirty town? They've said the silver is gone, all they have is a well...seems silly." She waits for Jake to sit, then puts her arms around his neck and sits comfortably on his lap, something she hadn't done in a surprisingly long time. "Now, now [i]Mrs.[/i] Constance. You got me figured all wrong. I wasn't suggesting anything lewd about your room, just saying that you have to be careful who you [i]invite[/i] up there. As for the cards, I don't want to embarrass myself, figured I would read up a bit before getting my feet wet. Heard that "Hoyle's Book of Games" was the best source out there, especially the 1st edition. As to why people stay in this town, from what I have figured out those that stayed have businesses to run or family that they don't want to up and move. Other's like Bobby Whittaker there, well I reckon he just wants a quiet corner of the world where he can be left alone in his fancy house and spend his money the way he chooses." Ruby ponders this handsome man's statements. [i]What does he mean, be careful who I invite? And going on about some stupid book for cards?[/i] "The only real way to learn to play cards is to play, Mr. O'Neil. Not learn from a book." Ruby glances over her shoulder, "I was just playing cards with Bobby, he didn't seem to take to me. But a few people have mentioned his money. Is he rich or something?" "Sure seems like it, don't it? If he is though it just goes to prove that money doesn't buy happiness cause I ain't seen him smile once. Lives in a big house at the western end of town. Now about the cards, I'd be a willing pupil if you were the teacher, but I still would like to take a look at that book, if you hear anything about a copy floating around just let me know please. Can I get either of you another drink?" "Drink? Maybe later. Alistair here will take one though I'm sure, won't you honey?" She giggles. "If you want to learn, I'll be over there taking all those poor men's money, er, playing that is. Come and join us if you get up the nerve. I don't know how'd we hear about the book, but if we do we'll be sure to let you know. Just let my husband here know where you are staying." Ruby momentarily ignores Mr. O'Neil and looks Jake in the eyes. "You'll take care of it, right [i]husband[/i]?" She smiles before she leans in and kisses Jake, a little more enthusiastically than necessary to make her point. She runs her fingers over his cheek then hops up and returns to the poker table. Jacky orders another round of whiskey for himself and Jake, imploring Greely to take out the good bottle this time. "Mighty fine woman you found yourself there. I'm sure you spend enough of your waking time fending off other men who fancy themselves her level." He continues the small talk with Jake for several more minutes before getting up to join the others at cards. More and more, Kate found her eye drawn to the man whom Jake had joined. After playing cards for a while, Ruby went over as well. There was something unusual about the man. Not the pull that Colin Turner exuded, but something. [i]Not every man who can catch a woman's eye is evil. Still better safe.... [/i] Maddie slipped off the barstool with her glass of wine and wandered a bit, eventually making it to a quiet corner of the saloon where she pretended to be interested in a piece of highly inferior art of the wall. She made as if she were looking in her purse and made the motions to a spell, muttering lightly under her breath, then turned to look over toward the dark man. Kate focused, making a slow sweep of the room with her enchanced vision. There was definitely more magic in this room than just what her friends carried. Jake and Ruby was engaged with the darkly handsome man in the corner, and Chester was busy with the working girl who had just come down from upstairs. The girl looked nervous, more so since Chester had stopped her to talk. Kate looked upstairs at the door showing a magical aura. Likely she had come from that room, and there was something there she didn't like. Kate made her way to where Nanuet was sitting and whispered, "The man Jake and Ruby are talking to has magical bullets, and his hat and jacket are magic as well. The bartender has a medallion, and the second door on the left upstairs has some kind of magic on it." Nanuet listens to Kate making mental notes of each item Kate mentions then slowly scanning the room to take in each one. He keeps his voice low in response to Kate's and says "Sounds like a lot going on for such a little town that they seem to want us to think that time forgot. I'll keep my eyes open, thanks for the information." "If you get a chance, let the others know. They're a little distracted right now and I'm not really supposed to be with you." She gave him Maddie's best smile and moved away with a little sway. She stopped by the bar for another glass of wine that she didn't intend to drink and tried to catch Miss Florencia's eye, hoping the other woman would approach her. Nanuet nodded and said "Will do," to Maddie before she moved away. He scanned the room looking for the others and saw that besides for Minerva whom Maddie was trying to engage they all seemed to be occupied with somebody else. Not wanting to appear obvious he ordered another round of drinks and waited for the right moment. Minerva notices Maddie make her way over to Nanuet and then saunter over to the bar. She finishes her drink and makes her way to the bar where Maggie is sitting. She places her empty glass on the bar and slides onto a stool with the pretense of getting a refill. "Interesting place isn't it?" "Oh yes!" she said cheerfully. "But not as interesting as the last place. Of course, I always find it more interesting when a gentleman asks me out. That one over there is quite handsome," she said. Lifting the glass to her lips she muttered. "Magic bullets, jacket, hat." She continued to chatter, slipping in the information about the bartender and the door upstairs. "I'm always so curious about what goes on upstairs in saloons, but Daddy would pitch a fit if I ever found out," she finished with a laugh. Minerva listens and makes light chatter as Kate divulges information about the various people. "Si, that man is quite handsome. There is something about him that is almost compelling. I always worry about men like that. You can never be too sure what they are up too." "But it can be such fun finding out. I knew someone compelling like him once. If he wasn't so different looking, I'd think they were the same man." * * * "You boys still have a spot for me?" Ruby asks with a cocky smile as she returns to the poker table. "Told you we'd save one for you, especially now that Bobby is gone we need to take someone else's money" the man introduced as "Fingers" says with a laugh. Ruby can see why they might call him that as his are especially long and nimble. He deftly shuffles the deck and deals out the cards. "Games the same, ante is up to a buck now." Ruby laughs heartily. "Well gentlemen, don't think I will make it so easy for you to take my well earned money." Ruby again reaches down her bodice to retrieve the wad of money then giggles, "Or perhaps I should say my husband's well earned money." She keeps a close watch on Fingers for any kind of funny business. Ruby does not notice any sign of cheating or card manipulation from any of the players and can quickly tell that she can out gamble any of them, winning half of the first 8 hands. The stakes stay reasonably low and the men seem to have no problem continuing to play and they joke and kid with Ruby about being tougher than Bobby, but much easier on the eyes. After a dozen hands Ruby is up $43. Mr. O'Neil joins Ruby at the card table and pulls his chair close to hers. She smiles easily at him and the others, lightly joking as she takes their money and tries to teach Jacky how to play. She keeps them laughing with jokes she has learned and witty banter, but only a little flirting, and to no one specifically, in her mind appropriate for someone who is married. She keeps a close eye on O'Neil, wondering if there was something up with the handsome stranger. "So," she asks as she deals another hand, "I met one of the lawmen earlier. He seems a bit...cold... to strangers. Seeing as how I just got here he doesn't yet have reason to dislike me, well, what's up with that?" "Sheriff Wilson? I wouldn't say he is really either warm or cold. I think he was pretty shook up about that girl who passed. I am sure he is a bit wary of strangers, especially if your whole group came on him at once. I think he might just have a lot on his mind at the moment. Can't say that he is particularly nice either, but I'm a stranger myself." "Yeah, I guess a big group would draw a crowd in a small town like that. But we're not all together. Coincidence I guess," she shrugs. "So," Ruby throws down only one card and asks casually, "What did happen to that girl? The one who died." "Beats me. I try to stay out of stuff like that. Young kid, didn't seem like the type who would get involved with any trouble. Someone said she died in her sleep. Maybe the Doc knows more?" "Maybe the doc does, maybe he doesn't. I guess that's my signal to say, It's not really my business, now is it?" Ruby smiles and pretends to turn her attention back to the game. "Do any of you other fine gentlemen know of Colin Turner? I met him when he came through my town and I need to see him again. He's from here. At least he said he was." She lays her hand down on the table before she continues, "And I'm pretty sure he'd be happy to see me too." Most of the players admit that they know Colin Turner. Most of them do not know much about him or his whereabouts other than that he lives at the Smyth boarding house and that he travels a lot. One of the men said they thought they saw him in the saloon earlier that day. "I thought I saw him take one of the girls upstairs earlier." "Really? So he could be upstairs right now? Did you see which girl he took up there?" A bit of Ruby's fun demeanor slips as she looks up the stairs. "Did you see him come down?” He points to the girl who is talking with Chester. "I think it was Colleen he says, the one talking with that guy there. But I didn't see him come down. Maybe he's sleeping it off upstairs, Greely don't make you get out till 9AM if you pay your $2." "Oh?" Ruby stands, now distracted from the game. "Will you all excuse me please, I'll be back." [/QUOTE]
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