sheriffexe: (the horizon)
sheriff swanson ([personal profile] sheriffexe) wrote in [community profile] robowest2017-01-13 05:59 pm
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[ WEEK ONE – ARRIVAL ]

ARRIVAL

It's a surprisingly quiet ride. The passenger cart is nothing more than wood and a bit of cotton to cushion the seats but for some reason, even as the train hurtles along down the track, the cart remains silent. It only starts filling with noise when the passengers begin to stir.

There isn't any indication on how you got here. No grogginess, no injuries -- in fact, those who arrive with injuries might find them healed up completely (of course there are others who won't be so lucky) -- but in one blink and the next, you are here, on this train. Maybe you're even sitting next to a friend. Maybe a stranger.

Won't be any time to talk either, the train suddenly slowing down with enough of a jerk to throw its passengers back into their seats. A few seconds later, it comes to a complete stop and with a whistle, the doors open and a voice calls from outside. It's male, with a slight mechanical twang behind it and anyone who looks out the window towards the station can just about spot the portly man out on the platform.


"You might as well come on out, folks. You won't be getting any answers on the train."

Once everyone is out on the platform, the man stands before them taking an assessing look at each person. There is something very off about him, though he looks human enough -- but his eyes are too white, his skin too dry, and his hair is doesn't shine quite right. He is dressed in a flannel shirt, suspenders, and jeans, a cowboy hat atop his head and a badge pinned to his shirt that reads "Sheriff". After a moment, he gives a gruff nod and speaks again.

"Howdy. Real happy to see all of you. Explanations will come... Sunday morning, yeah. Give y'all a bit of time to meet each other. Settle in. Keys are on the table over there, hat and pistol in your room. Don't, er... Don't shoot each other right away but if you do, my office is over there. Go get some dinner, sun's about to set. Wouldn't want any coyote trouble."

And that seems to be... it. The Sheriff tips his hat and turns to head to the building with the large "Sheriff" sign on the front. There is a table nearby, keys neatly laid out for everyone with nametags attached to each one. An owl hoots in the distance and a breeze passes through the group. It's quiet again.



Welcome to game start! Characters will find their items in their hotel rooms and anyone who goes to visit the Sheriff after he leaves will find the station empty. On top of that, rulebooks will not be available to find until later. The Sheriff might be forcing it a little but it seems like the intent here really is to get everyone to interact with each other. If there are any questions, PM or hit up the plurk at [plurk.com profile] robowest!


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shalashaska: (07)

[personal profile] shalashaska 2017-01-14 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
Looks like he just wants to smell you. Seems he's real curious about everyone here.

You need a hand down there?

[Offers his own hand to pull this guy up.]
sunnashi: (internal affairs)

[personal profile] sunnashi 2017-01-14 05:47 am (UTC)(link)
He's a dog, but I share his sentiments. I've never been in a place like this before and I don't recognize anyone.

[ He'll appreciate the helping hand very much! He dusts his clothes and nods his head in gratitude. ]

That seems to be common... How about you?

[ Ocelot kinda fits in with the setting, doesn't he? At least, he's more concerned about DD, but that's fair. He's a good dog. ]
shalashaska: (11)

[personal profile] shalashaska 2017-01-14 04:32 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm mostly familiar with the old west through movies. Never actually been on set before.

[Pats DD on the head. DD woofs and wags.]

...You ever see "A Fistful of Dollars"?
sunnashi: (I'm not ready)

[personal profile] sunnashi 2017-01-14 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Nope! Modern things are past my time by quite a lot.

[ Welp. That's not an understatement at least. But rest in peace, movie references. ]

Like that, though?
shalashaska: (07)

[personal profile] shalashaska 2017-01-15 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Like a lot of old west movies. But Sergio Leone's films had the most interesting cinematography.

...But that's past your time? Hey, if I find any VHS tapes around here, I'll show you one.
sunnashi: (oh that's a bad thing)

[personal profile] sunnashi 2017-01-16 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh! this is like a movie. My master keeps magazines and books around and I was told it's pop culture.

I wonder if we can find a screen to watch things, this place is quite strange in what it has.