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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] hitsitoff 2017-01-14 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[...Well, that's encouraging to hear. Whether it's anything to worry about or not, though, that depends.]

A serious one?
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[personal profile] insincerely 2017-01-14 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, he did try to assault me a few times. Does that count as serious?

[Okay, so Shinnosuke was kind of provoking him, but seriously, anger management, Ash!!]
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[personal profile] hitsitoff 2017-01-14 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
...Serious enough, yeah.

[At least serious enough to keep an eye on. Doesn't matter what the context is, that's clearly someone with poor self control.]

You catch his name?
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[personal profile] insincerely 2017-01-14 10:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[While Ash is probably not going to be yelling his name in that thread.......]

Don't worry, the silver hair, screaming about humans, and fashion sense of someone pretending to be a rock star are pretty distinct.
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[personal profile] hitsitoff 2017-01-15 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
...Yeah, alright, that's enough to go off of. So we got some crazy in the group. Just what we were missing.

[This day just keeps on getting better and better.]
insincerely: ᴍᴀɴɢᴀ. (no really stop trying to ask me out)

[personal profile] insincerely 2017-01-15 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
Things should get interesting if he's found the gun in his room by now.
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[personal profile] hitsitoff 2017-01-15 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
...You got a funny definition of interesting.
insincerely: ᴍᴀɴɢᴀ. (i have several christmas dates lined up)

[personal profile] insincerely 2017-01-15 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
Would you prefer "highly concerning" instead? Would it seem more normal if I started running around screaming right now?
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[personal profile] hitsitoff 2017-01-15 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[...]

Just wonderin', do you know how to have a conversation without being a smartass or should I just expect that every time you open your mouth?
insincerely: ᴍᴀɴɢᴀ. (no really stop trying to ask me out)

[personal profile] insincerely 2017-01-15 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm just wired this way.

[You should definitely expect that every time, Eliot.]