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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 2001219" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chapter One, “Preparations and Pranks”, Thursday, March 9th, 1882, 3:30 P.M. </strong> </p><p></p><p>The owners and employees of a particular saloon in Promise City, Arizona situated at the northeast corner of Main and Allen Streets wait in anticipation of the Wells Fargo Stagecoach, scheduled to arrive in approximately two hours. Coming in on today's stage is the talkative Australian halfling by the name of Hezekiah B. Chumbley, a reporter for the Tombstone Epitaph. Normally his arrival would not be so welcomed, but today he is bringing with him the Promise City Edition of his newspaper that features a full-page advertisement placed by Jake Cook announcing the grand reopening of the saloon.</p><p></p><p>"Oh I can't wait to see the paper today," Ruby says excitedly. She turns to Kate who is sitting calmly in the Lone Star. "Once it gets here we can check it out, then go pick up our new dresses for tonight. I always like getting new dresses. Did you get one for Ginnie too? A new dress that is?" </p><p></p><p>Kate smiled at Ruby and picked out a few stitches in the quilt block she was sewing. Ginnie had been surprised when Kate asked to be taught, but seemed to relish being the teacher as much as being a student. "I had to argue with her about it," Kate laughed, "but I won in the end. She hasn't quite grasped yet the fun of a new dress. I on the other hand.... I'm excited for you about the saloon, but I've always appreciated a reason to buy a new dress." Ruby then turns to Jake, who is also sitting calmly. "Do we have anything else we need to do? Oh and aren't you excited to see your new room?"</p><p></p><p>"You two just need to worry about your dresses. That is until you get them." Jake chuckles. "I hope it will be busy." He twirls his hat across the back of his hand. "I'm just biding my time until you show me this fine new room of ours, of course I'm looking forward to anything which improves my standard of living. I am, after all, a creature of comfort." He says with a genuine smile. "It's still a while for the stage, why don't you two get your dresses now, and we can have Maria feed us early here. I'm sure half pint will bring the papers here first. Besides the fact we are the biggest advertiser this time, I think he rather likes being around you two." He chuckles again. </p><p></p><p>"And who wouldn't?" Ruby says flipping her hair. "Ok, Jake you ask Maria to get dinner ready and Kate and I will go get our new dresses." Jake replies, "While you're out I'll check with Jeff that all the touch up painting looks good."</p><p></p><p>Ruby takes Kate's hand as she hurriedly tries to put away her quilting. Ruby drags her out and they head out to get their dresses. "You know Kate, I haven't been this excited in a while. I'm sure it'll be a fun time. And thank you for being excited about the Saloon, I do appreciate it." They reach Kelly's Dry Goods and head inside. They both pick up their new dresses, and Kate picks one up for Ginnie too. “Alright Kate, go get you and Ginnie ready and meet me back at the Lone Star for dinner, ok?” She gives her friend a hug and hurries back to the saloon.</p><p></p><p>Jake has Maria prepare supper for them early. He also does a walk around with Jeff Mills. "Once again Jeff, you've done outstanding work. Like we planned don't put up the new indoor sign until the after dinner and keep the canvas over the main sign outdoors until we come out and see all the touch up." Jeff nods happily and Jake gives him a hearty pat on the back. Nanuet arrives early and wanders in to find Jake relaxing with a whiskey. "Hello Mister Jake, the place looks good." "It does indeed Indian." Jake gets up and shakes his hand. "I am pleased you could join us Nanuet." He offers him a drink and they chat quietly waiting for the others to join them for dinner.</p><p></p><p>Ruby takes her time getting ready. She brushes her hair then puts it all up, leaving tendrils hanging all around. She puts on her makeup and chooses a simple black velvet ribbon for her neck. She puts on her undergarments, then pick up her dress. She smiles when she does. The dress is a ruby color, with darker garnet accents on the front. It’s tight, like all Ruby’s dresses are. It has a square neckline, with sleeves that sit on her shoulders but have strings of beads that hang off the shoulder. The skirt just hits the top of her shoes in the front but is longer and drags slightly in the back. She finishes by putting on some of the perfume that Jake gave her. Ruby looks herself over in the mirror and satisfied with what she sees she heads downstairs.</p><p></p><p>"Simply beautiful, Miss West." Jake greets her with a whistle, gives her a quick spin and then a hug. Jake, Nanuet and Ruby are waiting for the Chester and Katherine to meet them for dinner at the Lone Star. </p><p></p><p>When Ruby sees Chester come in she bounces up and rushes over to greet him. “Hi Chet! So glad you could make dinner tonight.” Ruby takes Chester by the arm and starts leading him to the table. "Thanks Ruby. It's always a pleasure." “Have you had a chance to ask Clarisse out yet? I know you’ve been admiring her.” Ruby gives a little giggle. He replies, "I haven't yet. I don't want to bother her while she's singing. Do you think she's too young for me?" Ruby looks over to Chester. "You're a good guy. She is a bit young but she's not too young. I'm sure you'll be considerate of her youth," Ruby winks. </p><p></p><p>They reach the table, where Jake is already sitting with Nanuet. Chester pulls out Ruby’s chair for him and she sits. “Aren’t you such the gentleman,” Ruby says while throwing Jake a glance. “Some men know how to treat a lady….” She leans in close to Jake but says loudly, “Right darling?” and she gives him a kiss. </p><p></p><p>When Katherine arrives wearing a dark purple dress with a low, square neckline, the color reminiscent of a rich amethyst. With her is Ginnie, her hair tied simply and neatly, her mint green dress touched off with darker green ribbon. Jake gives Ruby a raised eyebrow and gets up to take Katherine by the elbow. "Good evening Mrs. Kale, my don't you look lovely tonight. Let me get your chair for you." Jake pulls out her chair and helps her into it, every bit the gentleman. He makes a motion towards Ginnie's chair but the girl doesn't wait, Jake just smiles and says nothing about it.</p><p></p><p>As Jake seated her Kate whispered, "And what was the eyebrow about Mr. Cook? I'd almost think you didn't approve." Jake whispers back quickly before he pulls away. "Sharp eyes Mrs. Kale, apparently I've a break in my poker face. You DO look lovely, and Silver Jake Cook was never one to complain that a dress should cover more of a woman." A flush crawled up Kate's neck and she became acutely aware of the pendant hanging against her skin, more of which was showing than she was used to. Ruby clears her voice loudly while giving Jake a disapproving glance then turns to Chester. Chester unsuccessfully hides a grin. "Ruby, I don't think you have anything to fear from Katherine." “Hum, I suppose you are right Chester.” Ruby has a devilish little grin on her face. “I know he can’t resist me.” She cocks her head and looks right at him, “Right Mr. Cook?” "The word irresistible just seems so inadequate Miss West." He take her hand and kisses it in formal European fashion. Ruby smiles at Jake’s answer. He always knew what to say. </p><p></p><p>Chester tips his hat to Kate and Ginnie. "Good evening ladies. Katherine, you look lovely as always." Jake hands Katherine a folded piece of paper. "Can you please give that to Dorita when you get back to the El Parador tonight?" "Of course, Jake," she said and tucked the note into her handbag. Kate tucked her chair in a little further and raised her voice. "Thank you. Nanuet, Chester, good evening. We should probably enjoy this quiet time, it won't be this way for long.” He replies, "I agree. I almost miss the excitement." </p><p></p><p>Kate comments, “No paper yet, Ruby? Don’t worry, "Chumbley'll be along. He's probably just stopped to sell a few papers on the way." Ruby comments to Chet, "I do wonder where Chumbley is with the paper. Chester, do you have the time? I think he's late." "Sure. Let me see." Chester reaches for his pocket watch. Not finding it, he searches his pockets quickly. "That's odd. I though I had it earlier today. Has anyone seen it? Maybe it dropped on the floor." Chester pushes his chair back and begins looking around for the missing watch. </p><p></p><p>Before Kate pulled her hand out of her purse she noticed something hard and metallic inside that she couldn't remember putting in it. While she looked at the others, Kate probed in her handbag with her fingers. It was cold metal and disk shaped, and there seemed to be a chain attached. She opens the bag and peers down surreptitiously and sees a pocket watch in her bag. "Ah, Chester?" Kate slowly pulled the watch from her purse, but her gaze fell on Jake. "I think I found it."</p><p></p><p>Jake holds Katherine’s gaze with a smile. "How fortunate. What time is it?" Jake holds Katherine’s gaze with a smile. "How fortunate. What time is it?" She dropped her voice and said, "Next time, leave me out." Chester says, "Er. Thank you Katherine. I guess you didn't use your special powers. Right, Mr. Cook?" He replies, "No, no special powers were needed."</p><p></p><p>Nanuet watches the exchange between the other four with mild amusement. When he believes no one is looking he casually checks all of his belongings to make sure they are where they belong. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Flashback to a week earlier, Lazing about their room, Jake takes a sip of whiskey and is looking at Ruby. “Did I ever tell you about Big Abby?" Ruby shakes her head no. "She ran a boarding house in Chicago. She also had a bunch of girls working for her, some soliciting, some scam artists, some both." "I'm not sure I want to know you lived in a house of ill repute." Ruby comments dryly. </p><p></p><p>Jake ignores her and continues. "One of their scams was to have one of the girls lift something from one person, pass it to a second girl who would plant it on a different person. They had a number of interesting uses for that little number, none of which made the receiver of the item very happy. If we ever wanted to pull that scam all we would have to do is learn how to pass stuff between us unseen. I know a few ways, I’ll bet you do to. Interested in sharing and practicing?” </p><p></p><p>Ruby thinks it over for a moment. “Could come in handy, sure let’s practice that. My skills have been getting rusty lately; I haven’t needed to use them. So first let’s work on that. Give me your wallet.” Jake gives her a funny face. Ruby sticks out her hand. “You know I can just take it, so why don’t you give it to me?” Jake hands her his wallet. “I’m going to hide it and you work on getting it without me knowing.” </p><p></p><p>Ruby hides it in a not impossible place. Jake steps towards her and stumbles into her. "Too obvious and you missed, try again." He nods. He turns away before walking past her gently brushing up against her. "Not bad but I felt you take it that time." "No you didn't." He replies. "Yes I felt you take it." she says hands on her hips. "No you felt me put it back." he says waving some cash in his hand. "I guess I'm out of practice." Ruby takes out the wallet and it is empty. “Alright, I’m impressed, but only slightly,” she says kidding. </p><p></p><p>They keep working on getting their skills up to par, giving each other tips as they go. They work on this for a few days until they are both confident in their skills and knowing how the other one works. Ruby finally tells Jake it’s time to try it for real. They decide to use their friends as victims, just in case of the unlikely event they get caught. "Do you think they'll mind?" Asks Jake?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 2001219, member: 8530"] [B]Chapter One, “Preparations and Pranks”, Thursday, March 9th, 1882, 3:30 P.M. [/B] The owners and employees of a particular saloon in Promise City, Arizona situated at the northeast corner of Main and Allen Streets wait in anticipation of the Wells Fargo Stagecoach, scheduled to arrive in approximately two hours. Coming in on today's stage is the talkative Australian halfling by the name of Hezekiah B. Chumbley, a reporter for the Tombstone Epitaph. Normally his arrival would not be so welcomed, but today he is bringing with him the Promise City Edition of his newspaper that features a full-page advertisement placed by Jake Cook announcing the grand reopening of the saloon. "Oh I can't wait to see the paper today," Ruby says excitedly. She turns to Kate who is sitting calmly in the Lone Star. "Once it gets here we can check it out, then go pick up our new dresses for tonight. I always like getting new dresses. Did you get one for Ginnie too? A new dress that is?" Kate smiled at Ruby and picked out a few stitches in the quilt block she was sewing. Ginnie had been surprised when Kate asked to be taught, but seemed to relish being the teacher as much as being a student. "I had to argue with her about it," Kate laughed, "but I won in the end. She hasn't quite grasped yet the fun of a new dress. I on the other hand.... I'm excited for you about the saloon, but I've always appreciated a reason to buy a new dress." Ruby then turns to Jake, who is also sitting calmly. "Do we have anything else we need to do? Oh and aren't you excited to see your new room?" "You two just need to worry about your dresses. That is until you get them." Jake chuckles. "I hope it will be busy." He twirls his hat across the back of his hand. "I'm just biding my time until you show me this fine new room of ours, of course I'm looking forward to anything which improves my standard of living. I am, after all, a creature of comfort." He says with a genuine smile. "It's still a while for the stage, why don't you two get your dresses now, and we can have Maria feed us early here. I'm sure half pint will bring the papers here first. Besides the fact we are the biggest advertiser this time, I think he rather likes being around you two." He chuckles again. "And who wouldn't?" Ruby says flipping her hair. "Ok, Jake you ask Maria to get dinner ready and Kate and I will go get our new dresses." Jake replies, "While you're out I'll check with Jeff that all the touch up painting looks good." Ruby takes Kate's hand as she hurriedly tries to put away her quilting. Ruby drags her out and they head out to get their dresses. "You know Kate, I haven't been this excited in a while. I'm sure it'll be a fun time. And thank you for being excited about the Saloon, I do appreciate it." They reach Kelly's Dry Goods and head inside. They both pick up their new dresses, and Kate picks one up for Ginnie too. “Alright Kate, go get you and Ginnie ready and meet me back at the Lone Star for dinner, ok?” She gives her friend a hug and hurries back to the saloon. Jake has Maria prepare supper for them early. He also does a walk around with Jeff Mills. "Once again Jeff, you've done outstanding work. Like we planned don't put up the new indoor sign until the after dinner and keep the canvas over the main sign outdoors until we come out and see all the touch up." Jeff nods happily and Jake gives him a hearty pat on the back. Nanuet arrives early and wanders in to find Jake relaxing with a whiskey. "Hello Mister Jake, the place looks good." "It does indeed Indian." Jake gets up and shakes his hand. "I am pleased you could join us Nanuet." He offers him a drink and they chat quietly waiting for the others to join them for dinner. Ruby takes her time getting ready. She brushes her hair then puts it all up, leaving tendrils hanging all around. She puts on her makeup and chooses a simple black velvet ribbon for her neck. She puts on her undergarments, then pick up her dress. She smiles when she does. The dress is a ruby color, with darker garnet accents on the front. It’s tight, like all Ruby’s dresses are. It has a square neckline, with sleeves that sit on her shoulders but have strings of beads that hang off the shoulder. The skirt just hits the top of her shoes in the front but is longer and drags slightly in the back. She finishes by putting on some of the perfume that Jake gave her. Ruby looks herself over in the mirror and satisfied with what she sees she heads downstairs. "Simply beautiful, Miss West." Jake greets her with a whistle, gives her a quick spin and then a hug. Jake, Nanuet and Ruby are waiting for the Chester and Katherine to meet them for dinner at the Lone Star. When Ruby sees Chester come in she bounces up and rushes over to greet him. “Hi Chet! So glad you could make dinner tonight.” Ruby takes Chester by the arm and starts leading him to the table. "Thanks Ruby. It's always a pleasure." “Have you had a chance to ask Clarisse out yet? I know you’ve been admiring her.” Ruby gives a little giggle. He replies, "I haven't yet. I don't want to bother her while she's singing. Do you think she's too young for me?" Ruby looks over to Chester. "You're a good guy. She is a bit young but she's not too young. I'm sure you'll be considerate of her youth," Ruby winks. They reach the table, where Jake is already sitting with Nanuet. Chester pulls out Ruby’s chair for him and she sits. “Aren’t you such the gentleman,” Ruby says while throwing Jake a glance. “Some men know how to treat a lady….” She leans in close to Jake but says loudly, “Right darling?” and she gives him a kiss. When Katherine arrives wearing a dark purple dress with a low, square neckline, the color reminiscent of a rich amethyst. With her is Ginnie, her hair tied simply and neatly, her mint green dress touched off with darker green ribbon. Jake gives Ruby a raised eyebrow and gets up to take Katherine by the elbow. "Good evening Mrs. Kale, my don't you look lovely tonight. Let me get your chair for you." Jake pulls out her chair and helps her into it, every bit the gentleman. He makes a motion towards Ginnie's chair but the girl doesn't wait, Jake just smiles and says nothing about it. As Jake seated her Kate whispered, "And what was the eyebrow about Mr. Cook? I'd almost think you didn't approve." Jake whispers back quickly before he pulls away. "Sharp eyes Mrs. Kale, apparently I've a break in my poker face. You DO look lovely, and Silver Jake Cook was never one to complain that a dress should cover more of a woman." A flush crawled up Kate's neck and she became acutely aware of the pendant hanging against her skin, more of which was showing than she was used to. Ruby clears her voice loudly while giving Jake a disapproving glance then turns to Chester. Chester unsuccessfully hides a grin. "Ruby, I don't think you have anything to fear from Katherine." “Hum, I suppose you are right Chester.” Ruby has a devilish little grin on her face. “I know he can’t resist me.” She cocks her head and looks right at him, “Right Mr. Cook?” "The word irresistible just seems so inadequate Miss West." He take her hand and kisses it in formal European fashion. Ruby smiles at Jake’s answer. He always knew what to say. Chester tips his hat to Kate and Ginnie. "Good evening ladies. Katherine, you look lovely as always." Jake hands Katherine a folded piece of paper. "Can you please give that to Dorita when you get back to the El Parador tonight?" "Of course, Jake," she said and tucked the note into her handbag. Kate tucked her chair in a little further and raised her voice. "Thank you. Nanuet, Chester, good evening. We should probably enjoy this quiet time, it won't be this way for long.” He replies, "I agree. I almost miss the excitement." Kate comments, “No paper yet, Ruby? Don’t worry, "Chumbley'll be along. He's probably just stopped to sell a few papers on the way." Ruby comments to Chet, "I do wonder where Chumbley is with the paper. Chester, do you have the time? I think he's late." "Sure. Let me see." Chester reaches for his pocket watch. Not finding it, he searches his pockets quickly. "That's odd. I though I had it earlier today. Has anyone seen it? Maybe it dropped on the floor." Chester pushes his chair back and begins looking around for the missing watch. Before Kate pulled her hand out of her purse she noticed something hard and metallic inside that she couldn't remember putting in it. While she looked at the others, Kate probed in her handbag with her fingers. It was cold metal and disk shaped, and there seemed to be a chain attached. She opens the bag and peers down surreptitiously and sees a pocket watch in her bag. "Ah, Chester?" Kate slowly pulled the watch from her purse, but her gaze fell on Jake. "I think I found it." Jake holds Katherine’s gaze with a smile. "How fortunate. What time is it?" Jake holds Katherine’s gaze with a smile. "How fortunate. What time is it?" She dropped her voice and said, "Next time, leave me out." Chester says, "Er. Thank you Katherine. I guess you didn't use your special powers. Right, Mr. Cook?" He replies, "No, no special powers were needed." Nanuet watches the exchange between the other four with mild amusement. When he believes no one is looking he casually checks all of his belongings to make sure they are where they belong. Flashback to a week earlier, Lazing about their room, Jake takes a sip of whiskey and is looking at Ruby. “Did I ever tell you about Big Abby?" Ruby shakes her head no. "She ran a boarding house in Chicago. She also had a bunch of girls working for her, some soliciting, some scam artists, some both." "I'm not sure I want to know you lived in a house of ill repute." Ruby comments dryly. Jake ignores her and continues. "One of their scams was to have one of the girls lift something from one person, pass it to a second girl who would plant it on a different person. They had a number of interesting uses for that little number, none of which made the receiver of the item very happy. If we ever wanted to pull that scam all we would have to do is learn how to pass stuff between us unseen. I know a few ways, I’ll bet you do to. Interested in sharing and practicing?” Ruby thinks it over for a moment. “Could come in handy, sure let’s practice that. My skills have been getting rusty lately; I haven’t needed to use them. So first let’s work on that. Give me your wallet.” Jake gives her a funny face. Ruby sticks out her hand. “You know I can just take it, so why don’t you give it to me?” Jake hands her his wallet. “I’m going to hide it and you work on getting it without me knowing.” Ruby hides it in a not impossible place. Jake steps towards her and stumbles into her. "Too obvious and you missed, try again." He nods. He turns away before walking past her gently brushing up against her. "Not bad but I felt you take it that time." "No you didn't." He replies. "Yes I felt you take it." she says hands on her hips. "No you felt me put it back." he says waving some cash in his hand. "I guess I'm out of practice." Ruby takes out the wallet and it is empty. “Alright, I’m impressed, but only slightly,” she says kidding. They keep working on getting their skills up to par, giving each other tips as they go. They work on this for a few days until they are both confident in their skills and knowing how the other one works. Ruby finally tells Jake it’s time to try it for real. They decide to use their friends as victims, just in case of the unlikely event they get caught. "Do you think they'll mind?" Asks Jake? [/QUOTE]
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