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"They Rode to Perdition" starring Arcade's Gang (D&D/Boot Hill)
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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 1504980" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Game #8 - 4/25/04</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Chapter 53, “The Local Pub”, December 19th, 1881:</strong></p><p></p><p>The gang ties up their horses outside of the pub and head into the building. It has a relaxed atmosphere to it, with a dozen tables with two-to-six chairs at each, six barstools along the bar, a piano sitting in the corner and a dartboard on the wall. As Arcade is the only one of the group who can speak with an English accent they decide to let him initiate the conversation. He gives the barkeep a warm hello and says that there are six in the party. They are gestured to sit at one of the larger tables in a corner of the room. A round of the local beer is ordered up for the table. </p><p></p><p>“Nobody seems to know you,” Qualtaqa observes. Arcade replies, “Not surprised. I've been gone a long time and my parents also never allowed me to come to this pub when I was younger.” When the bartender comes back they order some food and a second round of drinks. They then engage him in conversation about the local happenings. The man replies, “Strange things ‘ave been ‘appening ‘ere as o’late. It’s not right. Don’t like it, don’t like it at all. I ‘eard that the Lord’s eldest is coming ‘ome. Maybe ‘ell put things to rights.”</p><p></p><p>They press him for more detail as to these strange happenings, but he doesn't state anything specific, saying that it is just a bad feeling and there have been an eerie sting of bad happenings. Morgana inquires as to when these things began and are told, “Seems to me ‘bout last summer.” When he goes to get the food they discuss this, noting the time coincides with when Arcade’s father took ill. </p><p></p><p>The man returns with a platter of mutton. They ask him to speculate about the cause of the disturbances. He chocks it all up to progress, blaming the railroads and the influx of new people to the district. Morgana inquires about magic being the source of the problems but he dismisses it. He then says, “Some o’you talk odd. Where be you from?” Hank replies, “America”. “Ah, Colonists! What are you doing ’ere?” the man exclaims. “Just came for a visit,” Morgana states. Hank adds, “Yeah, I wanted to visit that Queen of yours. I heard that she’s a mighty fine lady.” The man laughs and tells him, “I’m afraid she doesn’t frequent me pub.” Louie interjects, “She should. The food and beer good here.” </p><p></p><p>They ask about the Lord’s son William and the response and tone of voice used makes it obvious that the barkeep doesn’t hold him in very high regard. The man repeats that it is a good thing that the elder son will soon be returning. Morgana engages the man in a debate about the hierarchy of English society and how in America everyone has a chance to succeed. Louie adds, “Me start as poor laborer but now have interests in silver mine and laundry.” The man states that he is happy being a barkeep, just as his father and grandfather both were. Hank says, “Well, it is an honorable profession.” </p><p></p><p>They finish up the meal and Arcade pays the tab, leaving a generous tip. The barkeep invites them to come back in the evening, stating that there will be some entertainment. “What entertainment?” Morgana asks. The man replies, “A local troubadour.” Hank says, “I think we might just do that.” </p><p></p><p>They approach the door and Arcade holds it open for Morgana to exit. She steps into the doorway and almost collides with a well-dressed handsome young man with a lute strapped onto his back. He apologizes, stating the he would never wish to cause any harm to one as beautiful as she. She smiles back, commenting about the lute and asking if he is the performer that she heard would be playing there that evening. He smiles and confirms that he is, saying “I work the boards here.” Louie softly says to his companions, “He a carpenter?” Arcade replies, “I think he means the floor boards of the stage.” </p><p></p><p>Morgana tells him that she is also a bard and asks if he might be interested in performing a duet. They both continue to stand in the doorway conversing, blocking the doorway. He introduces himself as John Wesley of Harding, and that he has just returned to the community after a long absence. “And why did you come back here?” she asks. He answers, “I heard that an old friend of mine will be returning and wanted to be here to greet him.” Hank turns to Arcade and softly says, “Does he mean you?” Arcade replies, “Yeah, he and I go way back.” Qualtaqa says, “He’s only standing ten feet away. Why hasn’t he recognized you?” Arcade replies to him, “If you just met a beautiful young woman, who shares the same hobbies as you, would you notice anybody else in the room?”</p><p></p><p>The five men decide to make their way back to the corner with Arcade sitting so that his back is to the adjacent tables. Picking up on their movement back into the tavern, Morgana directs the bard over to a small table next to them. Rounds of beer are soon ordered up for each tables. </p><p></p><p>She tells him that she is from America, originally from Boston but has also spent a lot of time in the Midwest. He says that his family are English nobles from the area. He says that he has traveled abroad, and has spent a considerable amount of time in America, mostly in San Francisco and New York City. “That true?” Louie asks Arcade. He replies, “Yes. He’s from the neighboring estate to ours. We were childhood friends and traveled together to America ten years ago. I was the quiet one and he was the troublemaker.” “Looks like some of him rubbed off onto you,” Hank comments. </p><p></p><p>Morgana and John continue to talk about musical instruments and songs. He implies that there is something magical about the lute that he uses. She indicates that she doesn’t have an aversion to using magic. He answers, “Well, being as close as we are to France some of their magic does tend to filter through this area.” She asks, “So are you here now to work?” He replies, “Later on tonight. I just stopped in now for a drink, and am so glad that I did. It’s not often I get to spend time with another from our profession.” She smiles and says, “Maybe we’ll get a chance to see which of us is the better performer.” He replies, “We could do that, although I’ve never performed before in a competition.” Arcade spits out his drink upon hearing that mistruth. </p><p></p><p>John then says, “I’m sure that we will perform very well together. I have many talents to share with you. Although some of those talents are much better suited for a private setting.” Hank whispers to Sam, “Is this where somebody gets himself shot?” Morgana replies to the proposition, “I think that my husband might have something to say about that.” The man’s jaw drops in shock, as she then raises her voice and asks, “What do you think dear?” The surprised troubadour hears a chair move immediatley behind him and then hears a voice from long ago state, “Well John, I see that you’re still the ladies man.” The man’s head jerks around and exclaims “Josiah!”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 1504980, member: 8530"] [b]Game #8 - 4/25/04[/b] [B]Chapter 53, “The Local Pub”, December 19th, 1881:[/B] The gang ties up their horses outside of the pub and head into the building. It has a relaxed atmosphere to it, with a dozen tables with two-to-six chairs at each, six barstools along the bar, a piano sitting in the corner and a dartboard on the wall. As Arcade is the only one of the group who can speak with an English accent they decide to let him initiate the conversation. He gives the barkeep a warm hello and says that there are six in the party. They are gestured to sit at one of the larger tables in a corner of the room. A round of the local beer is ordered up for the table. “Nobody seems to know you,” Qualtaqa observes. Arcade replies, “Not surprised. I've been gone a long time and my parents also never allowed me to come to this pub when I was younger.” When the bartender comes back they order some food and a second round of drinks. They then engage him in conversation about the local happenings. The man replies, “Strange things ‘ave been ‘appening ‘ere as o’late. It’s not right. Don’t like it, don’t like it at all. I ‘eard that the Lord’s eldest is coming ‘ome. Maybe ‘ell put things to rights.” They press him for more detail as to these strange happenings, but he doesn't state anything specific, saying that it is just a bad feeling and there have been an eerie sting of bad happenings. Morgana inquires as to when these things began and are told, “Seems to me ‘bout last summer.” When he goes to get the food they discuss this, noting the time coincides with when Arcade’s father took ill. The man returns with a platter of mutton. They ask him to speculate about the cause of the disturbances. He chocks it all up to progress, blaming the railroads and the influx of new people to the district. Morgana inquires about magic being the source of the problems but he dismisses it. He then says, “Some o’you talk odd. Where be you from?” Hank replies, “America”. “Ah, Colonists! What are you doing ’ere?” the man exclaims. “Just came for a visit,” Morgana states. Hank adds, “Yeah, I wanted to visit that Queen of yours. I heard that she’s a mighty fine lady.” The man laughs and tells him, “I’m afraid she doesn’t frequent me pub.” Louie interjects, “She should. The food and beer good here.” They ask about the Lord’s son William and the response and tone of voice used makes it obvious that the barkeep doesn’t hold him in very high regard. The man repeats that it is a good thing that the elder son will soon be returning. Morgana engages the man in a debate about the hierarchy of English society and how in America everyone has a chance to succeed. Louie adds, “Me start as poor laborer but now have interests in silver mine and laundry.” The man states that he is happy being a barkeep, just as his father and grandfather both were. Hank says, “Well, it is an honorable profession.” They finish up the meal and Arcade pays the tab, leaving a generous tip. The barkeep invites them to come back in the evening, stating that there will be some entertainment. “What entertainment?” Morgana asks. The man replies, “A local troubadour.” Hank says, “I think we might just do that.” They approach the door and Arcade holds it open for Morgana to exit. She steps into the doorway and almost collides with a well-dressed handsome young man with a lute strapped onto his back. He apologizes, stating the he would never wish to cause any harm to one as beautiful as she. She smiles back, commenting about the lute and asking if he is the performer that she heard would be playing there that evening. He smiles and confirms that he is, saying “I work the boards here.” Louie softly says to his companions, “He a carpenter?” Arcade replies, “I think he means the floor boards of the stage.” Morgana tells him that she is also a bard and asks if he might be interested in performing a duet. They both continue to stand in the doorway conversing, blocking the doorway. He introduces himself as John Wesley of Harding, and that he has just returned to the community after a long absence. “And why did you come back here?” she asks. He answers, “I heard that an old friend of mine will be returning and wanted to be here to greet him.” Hank turns to Arcade and softly says, “Does he mean you?” Arcade replies, “Yeah, he and I go way back.” Qualtaqa says, “He’s only standing ten feet away. Why hasn’t he recognized you?” Arcade replies to him, “If you just met a beautiful young woman, who shares the same hobbies as you, would you notice anybody else in the room?” The five men decide to make their way back to the corner with Arcade sitting so that his back is to the adjacent tables. Picking up on their movement back into the tavern, Morgana directs the bard over to a small table next to them. Rounds of beer are soon ordered up for each tables. She tells him that she is from America, originally from Boston but has also spent a lot of time in the Midwest. He says that his family are English nobles from the area. He says that he has traveled abroad, and has spent a considerable amount of time in America, mostly in San Francisco and New York City. “That true?” Louie asks Arcade. He replies, “Yes. He’s from the neighboring estate to ours. We were childhood friends and traveled together to America ten years ago. I was the quiet one and he was the troublemaker.” “Looks like some of him rubbed off onto you,” Hank comments. Morgana and John continue to talk about musical instruments and songs. He implies that there is something magical about the lute that he uses. She indicates that she doesn’t have an aversion to using magic. He answers, “Well, being as close as we are to France some of their magic does tend to filter through this area.” She asks, “So are you here now to work?” He replies, “Later on tonight. I just stopped in now for a drink, and am so glad that I did. It’s not often I get to spend time with another from our profession.” She smiles and says, “Maybe we’ll get a chance to see which of us is the better performer.” He replies, “We could do that, although I’ve never performed before in a competition.” Arcade spits out his drink upon hearing that mistruth. John then says, “I’m sure that we will perform very well together. I have many talents to share with you. Although some of those talents are much better suited for a private setting.” Hank whispers to Sam, “Is this where somebody gets himself shot?” Morgana replies to the proposition, “I think that my husband might have something to say about that.” The man’s jaw drops in shock, as she then raises her voice and asks, “What do you think dear?” The surprised troubadour hears a chair move immediatley behind him and then hears a voice from long ago state, “Well John, I see that you’re still the ladies man.” The man’s head jerks around and exclaims “Josiah!” [/QUOTE]
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