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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] sweats 2017-01-15 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ So, on one hand: Will should probably be a bit better about this -- this, uh, talking to people and not just immediately telling them to go away. But on the other hand, he never will be and it's really Umbra's presence that saves it all.

Will's a little blindsided at the sudden dog approaching Winston but Winston on the other hand, seems quite pleased and moves forward cautiously to take a few sniffs in return. Will looks up at the man -- kid, really -- who approaches after and he raises an eyebrow. ]


Does he not spend a lot of time with other dogs?

[ Will, that isn't even a hello!!! ]
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[personal profile] elemancy 2017-01-15 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[it's... fine. he's not looking for a greeting, at least.]

He's got... something of a sister, but I haven't seen her here. First dog we've seen today, guess he's just curious about it.

[it's not that suprising to noct that pryna isn't around, since he's definitely seen them separated plenty of times, and umbra is usually the one he deals with. but there's little denying the entire situation is just a bit curious.

talking about dogs is probably better than talking about anything else right now anyway.]