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[peektuttut]

[Tim is leaning on a fence, communicator in one hand, but he doesn't seem to be paying much attention. His thumb is just visible at the bottom of the screen - he's turned it on without quite realizing it. Beside him, his horse is tied to the fence, and surprises him by bumping his nose against Tim's face. The communicator jars as Tim jerks, and laughs, and finally notices the recording.]

Lotta new faces in town. [Yep, he's pretending he totes meant to turn the video on.] I'm Deputy Sheriff Tim Grayson; you need help, come holler at the sheriff's department. You can be sure that everyone else in town already knows to do the same.

[He reaches over with his free hand and pats his horse's neck, smiling.] This is Bartleby. He's the fastest thing on four legs in town, so you can be sure there won't be much getting by us.

[Private to the sheriff and deputies]

We got reports there are outlaws heading our way. Some of us should be out there looking, and not coming back until we find them.

Comments

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

I need help, Deputy.

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[peektuttut]

Where are you today? You know Bartleby never tells a soul.

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

I'm staying at Mrs. Pearson's place, but you know I can never stay away for long.

I think I met your brother. He's cute.

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[peektuttut]

Cuter'n me?

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[ichoosefight.livejournal.com]

Not even close. When can I see you?

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

It's about damn time, deputy. I thought I'd have to live on Dick's stories about you my whole life.

[peektuttut]

[Woah totes straightening up.] Marshall Kirk? [EXCITE.]

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

The one and only. Don't tell me Dick wrote home about me.

[peektuttut]

When he wrote, he did. I've been looking forward to meeting you, sir.

[captain-jtkirk.livejournal.com]

Call me Jim. Family of Dick's is practically family of mine.

[fivestepsahead.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid I'm grounded for the next couple'a days.

[peektuttut]

What d'you mean?

[fivestepsahead.livejournal.com]

I gotta watch ovah Miss Stark, 'ey.

[Private]

[peektuttut]

Mayor wants Franklin to stick behind, suggested the rest of us go lookin' for those marauders we heard about. Think you can keep an eye on Franklin, too?

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[fivestepsahead.livejournal.com]

[ Pause. SIGH. ]

Next couple'a weeks I'ma glorified nanny.

But yea', I can do it.

[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

You thinkin' we're gonna have trouble?

[OOC: Jane. Her family's lived on a ranch outside of town for a few generations. She runs it for her sick father!]

[peektuttut]

No, Miss Jane, but there's nothing wrong with givin' out a warning, just in case. You haven't had any trouble down your way, have you?

[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Nah. But I think we lost a few cattle. I gotta have 'em counted today. I...don't know why. Ain't seen any thieves lately.

[peektuttut]

Good thieves ain't seen, Miss Jane. You got them branded, right?

[thebestnose.livejournal.com]

Of course. I'll letcha know if there's any
missin once I do the count.

I vote these guys are still friends.

[ihavettk.livejournal.com]

Someday, we'll have to race. I still say Krypto could take him.

[He's referring, of course, to his own white stallion.]

I'm down!

[peektuttut]

You keep thinking that, Kent. Bart can take your Krypto any day.

...does this mean Tim's riding Bart? Because that sends my mind to awkwardly slashy places.

[ihavettk.livejournal.com]

Someday we'll have to find out.

How's business going? People keep talking like there are bandits about.

...It was not thebest thought out joke. :|

[peektuttut]

They keep talking, but my business is still pretty slow.

lmao it is... special?

[ihavettk.livejournal.com]

That's good, right?