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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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[personal profile] tightly 2017-01-14 07:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ If she could talk, this is what she would say: "Some of them might be criminals."

I'm going to tag like this once in a while since Claire can apparently understand her anyway? Anime was a mistake. ]
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[personal profile] generously 2017-01-14 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes. Not all of them, though. [ It's an important distinction to make, although he's more than positive that they're on the same page here. ]

Chane...

[ Lightly, he rests a hand on her shoulder. ]

Do you...

...want my leftovers?

[ He asks before they even started to eat. ]
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[personal profile] tightly 2017-01-14 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Happily, she nods.

Somehow, she's already guided him to the inn's doorstep. It hadn't been hard, really - Chane is well practiced in taking advantaged of her husband's whimsical nature when it suits their immediate needs.

He is kind of a nutcase, after all.

The smell of a freshly cooked hot meal wafts out from what's presumably the dining area. Damn. ]
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[personal profile] generously 2017-01-15 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ Not five minutes have passed and he's already offering to feed her, having very little for himself. Ugh, the way she silently eats, so beautiful!!!!! ]

So it looks like we're not gonna be staying together for a bit.
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[personal profile] tightly 2017-01-15 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ Without hesitation, she bites off a mouthful from the prongs of his fork, savouring every moment. This may not have been her honeymoon ideal, but she can hardly contest good food and the pleasure of his company.

Oh, right. Their room arrangements. "It must have been a mistake. We can talk to hotel management tomorrow," for the husband who's fluent in Chane. ]
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[personal profile] generously 2017-01-15 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
Are you thinking I'll fall in love with my roommate? I assure you I'm completely devoted to you for life.

[ Okay, he's not that fluent, it seems! ]
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[personal profile] tightly 2017-01-15 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ That's okay! They'll make do, like all good married couples. Chane shakes her head, a faint smile toying at her lips, and then - rather impulsively, but not without wiping her mouth first - kisses him on the cheek.

They're the worst, someone kill them now. ]
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[personal profile] generously 2017-01-15 11:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ ❤ Dies from the dokis. ❤ ]
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[personal profile] tightly 2017-01-15 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ One death down! Thirty-eight to go. ]