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<blockquote data-quote="Silver Moon" data-source="post: 2062744" data-attributes="member: 8530"><p><strong>Chapter Twelve, “Trouble at the Bank”, Friday, March 10th, 1882, 1:15 P.M.</strong></p><p></p><p>Ruby, Jake and Nanuet make their way over to the bank. Ruby comments, "I should probably check on Kate at some point too. I hope she isn't sitting around plotting again..." They get to bank and head inside. There are currently no other customers. Frank Condon is sitting at the desk and both tellers are behind the teller's windows. Jake notes that Frank is wearing his sidearm, which he usually keeps inside his desk drawer except for times when he suspects possible trouble. </p><p></p><p>Ruby walks up to Chester, "Hi Chet, how's it going today?" he answers, "Just fine Ruby," with a smile. Condon looks up towards Jake and asks "Here to make a deposit?" "Yes, though an usual one." Jake places the keys on the desk next to him. "Can I sit? Or should we talk somewhere private?" "Private? Then why'd you bring them with you?" Frank states, gesturing to Ruby and Nanuet. “Time to do your stuff” Silver Jake Cook he thinks to himself. He says to Condon, "They came because they are my friends and I'm a little rattled. Since you have no customers right now, I guess we are private enough." </p><p></p><p>Jake lowers his voice and sits. "A man gave me these, told me that I'm supposed to switch these for a set that you have. I told him I don't know what he's talking about, he makes some vague innuendo and goes away and leaves me with these." Jake takes a deep breath and rubs his throat before continuing. "Now, I'm not a man of deep thoughts but I suddenly realize this man thinks I'm going to help him do something illegal. Something I'm certainly not going to do. And worse, I'm carrying keys and look guilty!" </p><p></p><p>Jake exhales deeply. "Well, I'm not carrying keys any longer. When we talked this morning I told you that man's name. You must be getting pretty nervous right about now, and suspicious too. The last thing I want is for folks thinking I'm associating with someone planning what he is planning." Jake looks him right in the eyes. "Frank Condon, if I'm making you nervous and you want me to, I'll walk right out of here and leave you to deal with this and not say another word. Instead if you trust me and want some help setting up that weasel, then tell me that." He wipes some nonexistent sweat from his brow with the sleeve of his shirt. "Tell me something though, I'm mighty uncomfortable sitting here after what I just told you."</p><p></p><p>Frank again gestures to Nanuet and Ruby and says "So, how are they involved in any of this?" "They are not. They were just in the saloon when Jones came in a little while ago. They came over to me after Jones left because my mouth was hanging open. I trust them, they've both saved my skin several times." Jake looks back at them and then back to Condon. "Look, if we are making you nervous we'll leave. You can come see me later if you want." Frank says, "No, stick around. My brother will be coming by soon and I'm sure he'd like to hear what you have to say too." </p><p></p><p>Ruby glances at Jake sitting and talking with Condon. Nanuet starts to walk over to them but Ruby grabs his arm. "Better we stay here and keep Chester company." She looks Nanuet in the eyes and he stops walking. They continue to chat with Chester, but Ruby keeps her eyes on Jake.</p><p></p><p>A customer comes in. Jake, Ruby and Nanuet all recognize him as the same wood elf who had dined at the Lucky Lady and had left there a half-hour earlier. He heads up to the teller's window and fishes out some crumpled bills and a few coins from his picket and talks to new Head Teller Bruce Maxwell about opening an account.</p><p></p><p>Ruby walks up to the wood elf. "Well, isn't this a coincidence. If I was the paranoid type I would think you were following us," He replies, "Following you? I departed from the saloon first. Maybe it is you who are following me." Ruby laughs. "So, what's your name? Mine's Ruby," she says extending her hand. "Eduardo, Eduardo Rodriguez" He extends his hand in greeting. She notices that while the handshake is firm the hand itself is free of any calluses, bruises or scratches.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet sighs and says to no one in particular in a low and quiet voice "Hi my name is Ruby, I love talking to strangers and trying to find more trouble than I am already involved in. What other information would you like about me and my companions? Oh, you still don't want to talk to me, that's OK, I will keep talking to you every time I see you around town." He continues until he feels Ruby's eyes boring a hole into him. He meekly smiles and says "Never mind."</p><p></p><p>Chester unsuccessfully tries to stifle a laugh. Ruby's look helps him. "Good afternoon. What brings you three to the bank today? Are you carrying any weapons? I'll need to put them in the box here, if you're staying. You now, after the excitement in January, we're being more careful. </p><p></p><p>She continues,"Ah, you found out my secret, Mr. Rodriquez. I like to follow all my customers around." She glances at Jake who is still chatting with Condon. "Well, I'll let you get back to your business then.” He answers, "There is no hurry. The teller says that I need to speak to the bank manager, who is currently busy with your friend." She says, “I hope we'll be seeing you at the Lucky Lady again soon?" He replies, "Yes, it was a fine meal. I am told that they have fine entertainment as well."</p><p></p><p>"You're looking at the entertainment. I sing and sometimes dance. We have poker games too, if that interests you. I'm certainly glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal. You new in town? Here on business?" Ruby pauses, and looks at Nanuet, whose earlier remarks had not escaped her, "Since there is no hurry..." She then thought to herself, “What was taking Jake so long?”</p><p></p><p>Jake tries to judge Frank Condon's state of mind, whether or not he trusts Jake, and whether or not he is nervously stalling Jake and his friends. "Do you want us to wait outside? I feel funny just hanging around the bank like this, I don't want to concern your customers." Condon replies loud enough for Ruby and Nanuet to hear "Your friends are free to leave. I'd like for you to stick around until my brother arrives.” Chester hears that and thinks “What's that about? Is he worried about Jake?"</p><p></p><p>Jake watches the wood elf out of the corner of his eye, looking for anything unusual including weapons, whether hidden or not. " Jake does sense that Frank is nervous. The wood elf is just waiting patiently by the counter. His attention appears to be focused on Ruby at the moment. The man has a buttoned up waist-length jacket and western-style tie over a cotton shirt. The clothing fits rather tightly so there is no place for any type of firearm other than perhaps a derringer. He does, however, have high wide-brimmed cowboy boots so could conceivably have a weapon concealed in one or both of them.</p><p></p><p>Chester approaches the wood elf and says, "Excuse me sir. Do you have any weapons. If so, you must check them at the door. You'll get them back when your business is done." He says "Do I look like I'm carrying a weapon? I have not guns. I know how these towns work, one of my race could get shot just for carrying a firearm." Chester answers, "Well, no. But I have to ask everyone. My mistake, sir." </p><p></p><p>Jake gets up and goes over to Nanuet. "Condon is nervous with all us standing here, I'm not sure he trusts me. I think he'd like you and Ruby to go. I don't really want you to, but it would make him less nervous. Maybe you guys could leave and keep an eye on the bank for a bit." Jake stops and scratches his neck. "Why does this seem familiar. You two outside and me inside." He laughs nervously. Nanuet replies, "OK, we will wait outside and not too far away. C'mon Miss Ruby, let's go."</p><p></p><p>"Huh?" Ruby looks away from Eduardo. She surprised herself, having not seen Jake approach. "I'm not going anywhere..." Ruby looks nervous at the prospect of leaving Jake in the bank alone.” Nanuet walks towards Ruby and reaches for her arm slowly and gently, trying to guide her towards the exit. "Mr. Jake needs us to do an errand for him. It can't wait, we need to do it now, please."</p><p></p><p>"Oh, then why wouldn't he tell me?" Ruby started to worry about this Jake not talking to her thing... She let Nanuet pull her out of the bank but looked back at Jake to try to catch his expression. Jake smiles and nods when Ruby looks at him. She thinks to herself, “Why wouldn't Jake want us in there after bringing us along? Something just seemed wrong about this whole situation. </p><p></p><p>"Sorry, you know I am not good with words" Nanuet says leading Ruby out of the bank. Once they are out of earshot of the people inside he continues. "Jake said that we were making the bank owner nervous. He wants us to wait nearby." They turn east on South Street. They walk no more than five feet away from the door when they see Warren Earp standing in the alleyway just off of the Street. Ruby pulls her arm away from Nanuet and heads over to Warren. "Good day, Mr. Earp. Out for a stroll?" "Ma'am" is all he says in response to Nanuet and Ruby and continues to watch them.</p><p></p><p>Something didn't sit right with Ruby. Nanuet is obviously flustered by the appearance of Warren Earp. He tries to keep his cool and lead Ruby away from him, but she obviously has other ideas as she turned on her heel, hair flying, and walks back into the bank.. He stands now in the middle of the street waiting to see what happens next. Warren Earp steps forward and tells Nanuet "I would suggest that you go away now for your own good." </p><p></p><p>As Ruby walked past Chester, "It's ok, I just forgot something." She walks up to Jake, who is again sitting at Condon's desk, "Come on, let's go." She puts her hand gently on his arm and squeezes. When Jake looks up at Ruby she starts adjusting the neck of her dress. Jake turns to Frank Condon, "I can't stay longer right now. We can arrange for Morgan and you to talk with me later."</p><p></p><p>Warren has followed Ruby into the bank and then turns and throws the deadbolt lock on the door behind him. Jake gets up, tips his hat and starts to follow Ruby out of the bank until he sees Warren lock the door. Chester turns as Earp enters. "Afternoon, Marshall. What's going on? Is Deadeye back in the area or something?" "Something like that" Earp tells Chester. Frank tells Warren "Put up the 'closed' sign, we're done for the day. Warren slides a metal lever to the right on the door, sliding the plate on the other side from covering the word 'open' to 'closed'.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet steps towards the door as he hears the deadbolt lock but he realizes he is too late. He heads around the side of the bank to see if he can see in through a window or if there is another entrance. He soon finds that there isn’t, and can’t see anything though the small wire reinforced frosted glass window on the door. He then sees the sign on the door change. Nanuet realizes that there is no other way in or out and the only window is the tiny one by the door. He waits near the front of the bank, trying to come up with an idea.</p><p></p><p>With Jake in tow Ruby heads for the door. Warren has already bolted it. "Is there a problem?" Ruby asks defiantly. "Can't say yet. We'll find out soon enough," is Warren's reply. Ruby exclaims, "What does that mean? You can't keep us here against our will, we didn't do anything!" He replies, "Actually, this badge says that I can." He gestures to Frank Condon and says "His brother and my brother will be along soon enough and then we'll all find out what this is about."</p><p></p><p>"This is turning into a really BAD day!" Ruby crosses her arms and leans up against the teller window. "Relax Ruby," Jake says, "we'll just wait for the others and see what they have to say. Frank, this is twice now I've taken on a significant personal risk to help safe guard your bank. I understand you need to be cautious, but let's not go overboard. I own property, have money in both banks and am a part owner in a silver mine. The last thing on my mind is doing anything to mess that up. I was trying to be a good citizen and friend." Jake sits back down. "Looks like you see it differently."</p><p></p><p>Condon answers, "Mr. Cook. Last summer the James gang tormented and terrorized two of my employees and stole more than $ 10,000 from myself and my brother. Not two months ago Deadeye Douglas and his gang were in here threatening all of our lives and causing my Head Teller to have a nervous breakdown and quit. Today you tell me that a trusted employee, one who I have known for far longer than I've known you, is planning to steal from me. I believe I have ample justification to be cautious in this situation." "Heh," says Jake his eyes narrowing, "I met Deadeye Douglas that day too. He left me a couple of presents." Jake shakes his head. Ruby exclaims, "Can we not talk about that day, please?"</p><p></p><p>Outside, Nanuet paces back and forth outside, thinking if any of his prayers could help. Standing out here is probably not the best idea. These two will be the end of me I am sure of it. Nanuet walks away trying to find a spot where he can observe the front of the bank without standing immediately in front of it. He heads next door to the Indian Head saloon and finds a comfortable spot to stand and be out of the way. Another ten minutes pass until Nanuet sees Morgan Condon and Wyatt Earp heading down from Main Street along Front Street, coming up to the back of the bank.</p><p></p><p>Nanuet notices the two of them and thinks if there is anything he can do. As they approach the bank he steps out and says "Mr. Condon, is the bank closed? Any idea what is going on in there? I was going to do some business but she's locked up tight. I can't read the sign but door is not opening." Morgan sees the sign on the door and says "Looks like they closed early today." Nanuet notes that Morgan Condon is wearing a sidearm and Wyatt Earp has two revolvers on his belt and a shotgun slung over his back. Wyatt says, "Best that you just move along Indian. This does not concern you."</p><p></p><p>They reach the front door. Wyatt knocks and says "Warren?" Those inside hear this. Ruby says, "Is this going to take long? I can't keep standing here, I need to sit down." She tries not to look at Jake as she says this. "I hope we can get this over now. Answer all your questions." Jake says flatly. Wyatt unstraps the shotgun from his back as Warren walks back to the door, turns the deadbolt and opens the door. Ruby walks over to the desk and sits in the chair. The wood elf follows Ruby. </p><p></p><p>Over at the door Warren lets Wyatt Earp and Morgan Condon inside. He then shuts and relocks the door. Wyatt walks into the room, raises the shotgun towards Chester and says "Okay Martin. Unfasten your gunbelt nice and slow and hand it to Frank." Chester does as instructed, handing this gunbelt over to Frank Condon. Frank puts it inside his desk drawer and then locks the drawer. </p><p></p><p>Wyatt then gestures to Ruby and says "And not one move from you Missy. Watch her Eddie." "Oh, Eddie, and I thought you liked our cooking." Ruby rolls her eyes but doesn't attempt to make any threatening moves. Eduardo does not answer her. Morgan shakes his head and looks at both Chester and Jake, saying "I'm very disappointed in both of you." Wyatt says, "Enough of that. Martin, Cook, either of you care to make a confession?"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Silver Moon, post: 2062744, member: 8530"] [B]Chapter Twelve, “Trouble at the Bank”, Friday, March 10th, 1882, 1:15 P.M.[/B] Ruby, Jake and Nanuet make their way over to the bank. Ruby comments, "I should probably check on Kate at some point too. I hope she isn't sitting around plotting again..." They get to bank and head inside. There are currently no other customers. Frank Condon is sitting at the desk and both tellers are behind the teller's windows. Jake notes that Frank is wearing his sidearm, which he usually keeps inside his desk drawer except for times when he suspects possible trouble. Ruby walks up to Chester, "Hi Chet, how's it going today?" he answers, "Just fine Ruby," with a smile. Condon looks up towards Jake and asks "Here to make a deposit?" "Yes, though an usual one." Jake places the keys on the desk next to him. "Can I sit? Or should we talk somewhere private?" "Private? Then why'd you bring them with you?" Frank states, gesturing to Ruby and Nanuet. “Time to do your stuff” Silver Jake Cook he thinks to himself. He says to Condon, "They came because they are my friends and I'm a little rattled. Since you have no customers right now, I guess we are private enough." Jake lowers his voice and sits. "A man gave me these, told me that I'm supposed to switch these for a set that you have. I told him I don't know what he's talking about, he makes some vague innuendo and goes away and leaves me with these." Jake takes a deep breath and rubs his throat before continuing. "Now, I'm not a man of deep thoughts but I suddenly realize this man thinks I'm going to help him do something illegal. Something I'm certainly not going to do. And worse, I'm carrying keys and look guilty!" Jake exhales deeply. "Well, I'm not carrying keys any longer. When we talked this morning I told you that man's name. You must be getting pretty nervous right about now, and suspicious too. The last thing I want is for folks thinking I'm associating with someone planning what he is planning." Jake looks him right in the eyes. "Frank Condon, if I'm making you nervous and you want me to, I'll walk right out of here and leave you to deal with this and not say another word. Instead if you trust me and want some help setting up that weasel, then tell me that." He wipes some nonexistent sweat from his brow with the sleeve of his shirt. "Tell me something though, I'm mighty uncomfortable sitting here after what I just told you." Frank again gestures to Nanuet and Ruby and says "So, how are they involved in any of this?" "They are not. They were just in the saloon when Jones came in a little while ago. They came over to me after Jones left because my mouth was hanging open. I trust them, they've both saved my skin several times." Jake looks back at them and then back to Condon. "Look, if we are making you nervous we'll leave. You can come see me later if you want." Frank says, "No, stick around. My brother will be coming by soon and I'm sure he'd like to hear what you have to say too." Ruby glances at Jake sitting and talking with Condon. Nanuet starts to walk over to them but Ruby grabs his arm. "Better we stay here and keep Chester company." She looks Nanuet in the eyes and he stops walking. They continue to chat with Chester, but Ruby keeps her eyes on Jake. A customer comes in. Jake, Ruby and Nanuet all recognize him as the same wood elf who had dined at the Lucky Lady and had left there a half-hour earlier. He heads up to the teller's window and fishes out some crumpled bills and a few coins from his picket and talks to new Head Teller Bruce Maxwell about opening an account. Ruby walks up to the wood elf. "Well, isn't this a coincidence. If I was the paranoid type I would think you were following us," He replies, "Following you? I departed from the saloon first. Maybe it is you who are following me." Ruby laughs. "So, what's your name? Mine's Ruby," she says extending her hand. "Eduardo, Eduardo Rodriguez" He extends his hand in greeting. She notices that while the handshake is firm the hand itself is free of any calluses, bruises or scratches. Nanuet sighs and says to no one in particular in a low and quiet voice "Hi my name is Ruby, I love talking to strangers and trying to find more trouble than I am already involved in. What other information would you like about me and my companions? Oh, you still don't want to talk to me, that's OK, I will keep talking to you every time I see you around town." He continues until he feels Ruby's eyes boring a hole into him. He meekly smiles and says "Never mind." Chester unsuccessfully tries to stifle a laugh. Ruby's look helps him. "Good afternoon. What brings you three to the bank today? Are you carrying any weapons? I'll need to put them in the box here, if you're staying. You now, after the excitement in January, we're being more careful. She continues,"Ah, you found out my secret, Mr. Rodriquez. I like to follow all my customers around." She glances at Jake who is still chatting with Condon. "Well, I'll let you get back to your business then.” He answers, "There is no hurry. The teller says that I need to speak to the bank manager, who is currently busy with your friend." She says, “I hope we'll be seeing you at the Lucky Lady again soon?" He replies, "Yes, it was a fine meal. I am told that they have fine entertainment as well." "You're looking at the entertainment. I sing and sometimes dance. We have poker games too, if that interests you. I'm certainly glad to hear that you enjoyed your meal. You new in town? Here on business?" Ruby pauses, and looks at Nanuet, whose earlier remarks had not escaped her, "Since there is no hurry..." She then thought to herself, “What was taking Jake so long?” Jake tries to judge Frank Condon's state of mind, whether or not he trusts Jake, and whether or not he is nervously stalling Jake and his friends. "Do you want us to wait outside? I feel funny just hanging around the bank like this, I don't want to concern your customers." Condon replies loud enough for Ruby and Nanuet to hear "Your friends are free to leave. I'd like for you to stick around until my brother arrives.” Chester hears that and thinks “What's that about? Is he worried about Jake?" Jake watches the wood elf out of the corner of his eye, looking for anything unusual including weapons, whether hidden or not. " Jake does sense that Frank is nervous. The wood elf is just waiting patiently by the counter. His attention appears to be focused on Ruby at the moment. The man has a buttoned up waist-length jacket and western-style tie over a cotton shirt. The clothing fits rather tightly so there is no place for any type of firearm other than perhaps a derringer. He does, however, have high wide-brimmed cowboy boots so could conceivably have a weapon concealed in one or both of them. Chester approaches the wood elf and says, "Excuse me sir. Do you have any weapons. If so, you must check them at the door. You'll get them back when your business is done." He says "Do I look like I'm carrying a weapon? I have not guns. I know how these towns work, one of my race could get shot just for carrying a firearm." Chester answers, "Well, no. But I have to ask everyone. My mistake, sir." Jake gets up and goes over to Nanuet. "Condon is nervous with all us standing here, I'm not sure he trusts me. I think he'd like you and Ruby to go. I don't really want you to, but it would make him less nervous. Maybe you guys could leave and keep an eye on the bank for a bit." Jake stops and scratches his neck. "Why does this seem familiar. You two outside and me inside." He laughs nervously. Nanuet replies, "OK, we will wait outside and not too far away. C'mon Miss Ruby, let's go." "Huh?" Ruby looks away from Eduardo. She surprised herself, having not seen Jake approach. "I'm not going anywhere..." Ruby looks nervous at the prospect of leaving Jake in the bank alone.” Nanuet walks towards Ruby and reaches for her arm slowly and gently, trying to guide her towards the exit. "Mr. Jake needs us to do an errand for him. It can't wait, we need to do it now, please." "Oh, then why wouldn't he tell me?" Ruby started to worry about this Jake not talking to her thing... She let Nanuet pull her out of the bank but looked back at Jake to try to catch his expression. Jake smiles and nods when Ruby looks at him. She thinks to herself, “Why wouldn't Jake want us in there after bringing us along? Something just seemed wrong about this whole situation. "Sorry, you know I am not good with words" Nanuet says leading Ruby out of the bank. Once they are out of earshot of the people inside he continues. "Jake said that we were making the bank owner nervous. He wants us to wait nearby." They turn east on South Street. They walk no more than five feet away from the door when they see Warren Earp standing in the alleyway just off of the Street. Ruby pulls her arm away from Nanuet and heads over to Warren. "Good day, Mr. Earp. Out for a stroll?" "Ma'am" is all he says in response to Nanuet and Ruby and continues to watch them. Something didn't sit right with Ruby. Nanuet is obviously flustered by the appearance of Warren Earp. He tries to keep his cool and lead Ruby away from him, but she obviously has other ideas as she turned on her heel, hair flying, and walks back into the bank.. He stands now in the middle of the street waiting to see what happens next. Warren Earp steps forward and tells Nanuet "I would suggest that you go away now for your own good." As Ruby walked past Chester, "It's ok, I just forgot something." She walks up to Jake, who is again sitting at Condon's desk, "Come on, let's go." She puts her hand gently on his arm and squeezes. When Jake looks up at Ruby she starts adjusting the neck of her dress. Jake turns to Frank Condon, "I can't stay longer right now. We can arrange for Morgan and you to talk with me later." Warren has followed Ruby into the bank and then turns and throws the deadbolt lock on the door behind him. Jake gets up, tips his hat and starts to follow Ruby out of the bank until he sees Warren lock the door. Chester turns as Earp enters. "Afternoon, Marshall. What's going on? Is Deadeye back in the area or something?" "Something like that" Earp tells Chester. Frank tells Warren "Put up the 'closed' sign, we're done for the day. Warren slides a metal lever to the right on the door, sliding the plate on the other side from covering the word 'open' to 'closed'. Nanuet steps towards the door as he hears the deadbolt lock but he realizes he is too late. He heads around the side of the bank to see if he can see in through a window or if there is another entrance. He soon finds that there isn’t, and can’t see anything though the small wire reinforced frosted glass window on the door. He then sees the sign on the door change. Nanuet realizes that there is no other way in or out and the only window is the tiny one by the door. He waits near the front of the bank, trying to come up with an idea. With Jake in tow Ruby heads for the door. Warren has already bolted it. "Is there a problem?" Ruby asks defiantly. "Can't say yet. We'll find out soon enough," is Warren's reply. Ruby exclaims, "What does that mean? You can't keep us here against our will, we didn't do anything!" He replies, "Actually, this badge says that I can." He gestures to Frank Condon and says "His brother and my brother will be along soon enough and then we'll all find out what this is about." "This is turning into a really BAD day!" Ruby crosses her arms and leans up against the teller window. "Relax Ruby," Jake says, "we'll just wait for the others and see what they have to say. Frank, this is twice now I've taken on a significant personal risk to help safe guard your bank. I understand you need to be cautious, but let's not go overboard. I own property, have money in both banks and am a part owner in a silver mine. The last thing on my mind is doing anything to mess that up. I was trying to be a good citizen and friend." Jake sits back down. "Looks like you see it differently." Condon answers, "Mr. Cook. Last summer the James gang tormented and terrorized two of my employees and stole more than $ 10,000 from myself and my brother. Not two months ago Deadeye Douglas and his gang were in here threatening all of our lives and causing my Head Teller to have a nervous breakdown and quit. Today you tell me that a trusted employee, one who I have known for far longer than I've known you, is planning to steal from me. I believe I have ample justification to be cautious in this situation." "Heh," says Jake his eyes narrowing, "I met Deadeye Douglas that day too. He left me a couple of presents." Jake shakes his head. Ruby exclaims, "Can we not talk about that day, please?" Outside, Nanuet paces back and forth outside, thinking if any of his prayers could help. Standing out here is probably not the best idea. These two will be the end of me I am sure of it. Nanuet walks away trying to find a spot where he can observe the front of the bank without standing immediately in front of it. He heads next door to the Indian Head saloon and finds a comfortable spot to stand and be out of the way. Another ten minutes pass until Nanuet sees Morgan Condon and Wyatt Earp heading down from Main Street along Front Street, coming up to the back of the bank. Nanuet notices the two of them and thinks if there is anything he can do. As they approach the bank he steps out and says "Mr. Condon, is the bank closed? Any idea what is going on in there? I was going to do some business but she's locked up tight. I can't read the sign but door is not opening." Morgan sees the sign on the door and says "Looks like they closed early today." Nanuet notes that Morgan Condon is wearing a sidearm and Wyatt Earp has two revolvers on his belt and a shotgun slung over his back. Wyatt says, "Best that you just move along Indian. This does not concern you." They reach the front door. Wyatt knocks and says "Warren?" Those inside hear this. Ruby says, "Is this going to take long? I can't keep standing here, I need to sit down." She tries not to look at Jake as she says this. "I hope we can get this over now. Answer all your questions." Jake says flatly. Wyatt unstraps the shotgun from his back as Warren walks back to the door, turns the deadbolt and opens the door. Ruby walks over to the desk and sits in the chair. The wood elf follows Ruby. Over at the door Warren lets Wyatt Earp and Morgan Condon inside. He then shuts and relocks the door. Wyatt walks into the room, raises the shotgun towards Chester and says "Okay Martin. Unfasten your gunbelt nice and slow and hand it to Frank." Chester does as instructed, handing this gunbelt over to Frank Condon. Frank puts it inside his desk drawer and then locks the drawer. Wyatt then gestures to Ruby and says "And not one move from you Missy. Watch her Eddie." "Oh, Eddie, and I thought you liked our cooking." Ruby rolls her eyes but doesn't attempt to make any threatening moves. Eduardo does not answer her. Morgan shakes his head and looks at both Chester and Jake, saying "I'm very disappointed in both of you." Wyatt says, "Enough of that. Martin, Cook, either of you care to make a confession?" [/QUOTE]
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