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<blockquote data-quote="orchid blossom" data-source="post: 2778391" data-attributes="member: 12815"><p>The companions are all jolted to awareness when the train comes to a stop. "Albuquerque, this stop is Albuquerque!" the conductor yells. When they look outside the passengers see a wide street surprisingly busy for this time of day. Lamps light the wide avenue that runs perpendicular to the train platform with several places of business lining both sides. </p><p></p><p>As they stand to stretch and gather their things the group overhears a young couple asking where they can get a clean room and a hot meal for the night. A passenger who appears to be a local resident mentions that Foster's Hotel will offer both and is just a block away.</p><p></p><p>"Jake, I need a drink," Ruby whispers in his ear.</p><p></p><p>"Ok, I'm sure we can find something. Chet why don't you ask the baggage handlers about Turner's box."</p><p></p><p>Nanuet nudges Minerva awake as he begins gathering their things. "So, what is the plan from here. Too late to travel tonight, I suppose we can get a room at the place that fella just mentioned, or plenty of other places. Maybe dinner first?"</p><p></p><p>Bleary-eyed, Minerva gathers up her belongings and follows Nanuet into the street. "Fosters hotel sound fine to me."</p><p></p><p>"My, it's a much bigger place than I imagined," Maddie said to no one in particular. "Foster's did he say?"</p><p></p><p>Nanuet says, "Sounds good to me. If we pass some sort of watering hole on the way I could use a drink, or maybe Foster's has a bar."</p><p></p><p>When picking up his bags, Chester asks the porters if any of them had handled a large trunk or something like that recently.</p><p></p><p>"Why, you missing some luggage?" </p><p></p><p>"No, someone else I know might have had some cargo on this train, just checking on it." </p><p></p><p>"Well, unless you got a claim ticket we don't have what you are looking for, sorry, not supposed to talk about the private belongings of others with passengers." </p><p></p><p>The porter turns around and immediately gets back to work.</p><p></p><p>Chester pulls out a gold half eagle coin ($5). "Will this take the place of a claim ticket? I just want to know if you've seen it. I'm not going to take it."</p><p></p><p></p><p>The porter quickly glances over his shoulder and pulls Chester to the side "Look, I could get in a lot of trouble mister" he says grabbing the coin out of Chester's hand and swiftly tucking it away. "We see lots of stuff, you'll have to be more specific." </p><p></p><p>"Turner, it would have been addressed to Colin Turner" Chester replies in a low voice. </p><p></p><p>"Hmm... that does ring a bell. I think that might have come in yesterday or the day before. Headed out on the stage if I remember correctly, the stage that goes south. Something-well was the address, yeah, that's the one."</p><p></p><p>"Chester nods his head. "Thanks a lot. You've been a great help. I won't tell anyone who I got the information from."</p><p></p><p>The group struggles with their belongings and tries to get their bearings in this foreign town. They head in the direction of Foster's hotel passing several saloons on the way. Kincaide's, Aces and Eights, and Lucky Sams all seem to be decent places, the first one being right next door to the hotel.</p><p></p><p>Ruby doesn't bother with the hotel, walking directly into the Saloon next to Fosters. "I'll be in here," she calls out to her friends, unaware and uncaring of their struggles with the baggage.</p><p></p><p>She heads inside and squeezes right up to the bar. Once the bartender comes over she asks, "Do you have any Kentucky Bourbon?"</p><p></p><p>A brown haired man who walks with a limp uses a rag to wipe off the spot on the bar in front of Ruby and smiles "Expensive taste for a young lady. Drinking alone tonight?" he says with a Celtic brogue. He gets a glass and pours a healthy glass of bourbon for Ruby and smiles warmly.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet watches Ruby trail off to the saloon. "Well I think she might have the right idea, but I think I'll look into getting rooms first. Jake, I'll get one for you as well and you can look after that spitfire of yours."</p><p></p><p>Jake nods, leaves some coins on the counter and says to the clerk, "Take care of all the bags." He heads over to the saloon in search of Ruby.</p><p></p><p>Ruby throws a $10 bill on the bar. "I'll take the bottle." She sips at what is in front her of, although the first sips offer no relief. "I don't know if I'm drinking alone tonight." She tries to return his smile, "Someone may decide to join me."</p><p></p><p>Ruby finishes her whole bourbon in one shot with a scrunched up nose. She tries to patiently wait for the bottle to be delivered. She checks the door a couple of times and not seeing anyone, shrugs. <em>Guess they aren't joining the crazy girl.</em> </p><p></p><p>She does smile when the bartender delivers the bottle. She considers drinking straight from it but as he is watching she pours herself a glass instead and pretends to take small sips.</p><p></p><p>Most of the patrons in the bar seem to be minding their own business, but a few eyes glance at the newcomers, especially the ladies. You can easily tell the regulars from the travelers by the ease with which they carry out their business. This seems like a popular spot for out of towners as the group all notice several people from the train. </p><p></p><p>There are two card games going on at the back of the saloon and a few scantily clad ladies plying their trade make their way around the room. There is no entertainment other than an old player piano which awkwardly cranks out it's tune. Bowls of nuts and boards of cheese, dried meats and bread are spread out amongst the tables and bar area.</p><p></p><p>Jake comes up behind Ruby, "Saving any for me?"</p><p></p><p>Ruby smiles but doesn't turn around. She holds the bottle up, shaking it back and forth, and falls back into Jake. "Of course. But you'd better hurry if you want some."</p><p></p><p>Nanuet gets a room for himself and Minerva as well as Jake and Ruby. He makes sure everyone is settled and helps "Maddie" with her bags before heading over to Kincaide's to get a drink for himself. </p><p></p><p>"Minerva, I think I am going to head over to that saloon next door for a drink and maybe a bite. Care to join me?"</p><p></p><p>Minerva nods in agreement and follows Nanuet to the saloon, where they find a table near the others. Minerva sits while Nanuet heads to the bar to get them drinks. He smiles returning with a bottle of whiskey and two full glasses. </p><p></p><p>"Here, this should help take the ache out from that ride." he says handing a glass to Minerva.</p><p></p><p>Minerva takes the glass from Nanuet and attempts to smile at him. She sips her drink and does not make any attempt at conversation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="orchid blossom, post: 2778391, member: 12815"] The companions are all jolted to awareness when the train comes to a stop. "Albuquerque, this stop is Albuquerque!" the conductor yells. When they look outside the passengers see a wide street surprisingly busy for this time of day. Lamps light the wide avenue that runs perpendicular to the train platform with several places of business lining both sides. As they stand to stretch and gather their things the group overhears a young couple asking where they can get a clean room and a hot meal for the night. A passenger who appears to be a local resident mentions that Foster's Hotel will offer both and is just a block away. "Jake, I need a drink," Ruby whispers in his ear. "Ok, I'm sure we can find something. Chet why don't you ask the baggage handlers about Turner's box." Nanuet nudges Minerva awake as he begins gathering their things. "So, what is the plan from here. Too late to travel tonight, I suppose we can get a room at the place that fella just mentioned, or plenty of other places. Maybe dinner first?" Bleary-eyed, Minerva gathers up her belongings and follows Nanuet into the street. "Fosters hotel sound fine to me." "My, it's a much bigger place than I imagined," Maddie said to no one in particular. "Foster's did he say?" Nanuet says, "Sounds good to me. If we pass some sort of watering hole on the way I could use a drink, or maybe Foster's has a bar." When picking up his bags, Chester asks the porters if any of them had handled a large trunk or something like that recently. "Why, you missing some luggage?" "No, someone else I know might have had some cargo on this train, just checking on it." "Well, unless you got a claim ticket we don't have what you are looking for, sorry, not supposed to talk about the private belongings of others with passengers." The porter turns around and immediately gets back to work. Chester pulls out a gold half eagle coin ($5). "Will this take the place of a claim ticket? I just want to know if you've seen it. I'm not going to take it." The porter quickly glances over his shoulder and pulls Chester to the side "Look, I could get in a lot of trouble mister" he says grabbing the coin out of Chester's hand and swiftly tucking it away. "We see lots of stuff, you'll have to be more specific." "Turner, it would have been addressed to Colin Turner" Chester replies in a low voice. "Hmm... that does ring a bell. I think that might have come in yesterday or the day before. Headed out on the stage if I remember correctly, the stage that goes south. Something-well was the address, yeah, that's the one." "Chester nods his head. "Thanks a lot. You've been a great help. I won't tell anyone who I got the information from." The group struggles with their belongings and tries to get their bearings in this foreign town. They head in the direction of Foster's hotel passing several saloons on the way. Kincaide's, Aces and Eights, and Lucky Sams all seem to be decent places, the first one being right next door to the hotel. Ruby doesn't bother with the hotel, walking directly into the Saloon next to Fosters. "I'll be in here," she calls out to her friends, unaware and uncaring of their struggles with the baggage. She heads inside and squeezes right up to the bar. Once the bartender comes over she asks, "Do you have any Kentucky Bourbon?" A brown haired man who walks with a limp uses a rag to wipe off the spot on the bar in front of Ruby and smiles "Expensive taste for a young lady. Drinking alone tonight?" he says with a Celtic brogue. He gets a glass and pours a healthy glass of bourbon for Ruby and smiles warmly. Nanuet watches Ruby trail off to the saloon. "Well I think she might have the right idea, but I think I'll look into getting rooms first. Jake, I'll get one for you as well and you can look after that spitfire of yours." Jake nods, leaves some coins on the counter and says to the clerk, "Take care of all the bags." He heads over to the saloon in search of Ruby. Ruby throws a $10 bill on the bar. "I'll take the bottle." She sips at what is in front her of, although the first sips offer no relief. "I don't know if I'm drinking alone tonight." She tries to return his smile, "Someone may decide to join me." Ruby finishes her whole bourbon in one shot with a scrunched up nose. She tries to patiently wait for the bottle to be delivered. She checks the door a couple of times and not seeing anyone, shrugs. [i]Guess they aren't joining the crazy girl.[/i] She does smile when the bartender delivers the bottle. She considers drinking straight from it but as he is watching she pours herself a glass instead and pretends to take small sips. Most of the patrons in the bar seem to be minding their own business, but a few eyes glance at the newcomers, especially the ladies. You can easily tell the regulars from the travelers by the ease with which they carry out their business. This seems like a popular spot for out of towners as the group all notice several people from the train. There are two card games going on at the back of the saloon and a few scantily clad ladies plying their trade make their way around the room. There is no entertainment other than an old player piano which awkwardly cranks out it's tune. Bowls of nuts and boards of cheese, dried meats and bread are spread out amongst the tables and bar area. Jake comes up behind Ruby, "Saving any for me?" Ruby smiles but doesn't turn around. She holds the bottle up, shaking it back and forth, and falls back into Jake. "Of course. But you'd better hurry if you want some." Nanuet gets a room for himself and Minerva as well as Jake and Ruby. He makes sure everyone is settled and helps "Maddie" with her bags before heading over to Kincaide's to get a drink for himself. "Minerva, I think I am going to head over to that saloon next door for a drink and maybe a bite. Care to join me?" Minerva nods in agreement and follows Nanuet to the saloon, where they find a table near the others. Minerva sits while Nanuet heads to the bar to get them drinks. He smiles returning with a bottle of whiskey and two full glasses. "Here, this should help take the ache out from that ride." he says handing a glass to Minerva. Minerva takes the glass from Nanuet and attempts to smile at him. She sips her drink and does not make any attempt at conversation. [/QUOTE]
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