OOC: Post a round of actions. This is technically round 4. In Round 3, people moved, holstered, picked things up and spoke. If speech, keep it brief.

In reply to Judge Messalen (msg # 17):

OOC: Updated map.

http://www.doghouserules.net/d...n/wagons_mayhem4.jpg

In reply to E.N.S. Ringgenberg (msg # 14):

"Could be," Jake admitted in reply to ENS's comment, "though I surely hope not."

In reply to Sheriff Cruger (msg # 15):

I don't think so...  and neither do you.

Cole shifts to keep a clean line of sight to both Rasmin and Travis.

Jack remains in guard mode. The wrangler positions his dog between himself and the bounty hunter.

In reply to Cole Trayne (msg # 21):

ENS stands with Jake and watches the drama. But he keeps his coat open in case he needs his gun.

In reply to Travis Sunday (msg # 20):

"I trust in the Lord, Sunday. And I know my duty. Drop your rig."

The edge in the Sheriff's voice is still audible. Nonetheless, his Peacemaker remains steady in his right hand. He glances at Randy Oldman, momentarily, but his attention is fixed on Sunday.

In reply to Cole Trayne (msg # 21):

Like Trayne, the bounty hunter shifts his position slightly, affording himself a view of Trayne on his left, Beauregard on his right, and the group around Sunday in front of him. Rasmin does not speak.

Cole notices one of the hunters has taken a flanking position at the west end of the schooner. And the one who had fired at JEB before standing down like everyone else, moves a little closer to Winters as he finishes re-loading his Sharps.

In reply to Judge Messalen (msg # 23):

You know your duty?  Then why aren't you pointing that smokewagon at the prisoner with a rifle?  You know the one who is actually under arrest.  The one who threatened his lawfully appointed custodian?  What about Beuregard? He pumped a round off in there.  Why not Rasmin? He took a shot after we all knew it was over   It was close but he's too good and professional to make a mistake like that. You don't seem upset about that.  Why not?

Travis waits a heartbeat, hearing nothing he continues playfully, teasingly...

I'll tel you why not.  You don't like me.  You know why you don't like me?  Cause I don't respect you, your badge, your office or how you run your business.  And unlike everyone else, I share my contempt with you frequently.  That doesn't sit in your craw well.  So instead of being content that no one was injured and unfortunate circumstances, like your death, were averted you need to show some balls and what throw down on me.  That's typical.  That's typical of a man whose town greeted me with a robbery and attempted murder.  Did you clean up that mess? No I'm the one who brought your man in for justice.  Alive.  I could have killed him, but I didn't. I spared his life and saved Ghost over there there. Then I helped solve the murder of a young china woman and prevent the vigilantism of the victim's husband.  That wasn't my roundup but I was there helping out Were your deputies?  No.  Then I accepted the challenge of a man who wanted to kill me.  Did the law step in?  No it didn't.  My crime was taking the time to get away from people before putting the bastard down.  Why did he call me out?  Because I interrupted him about to forcibly take the maidenhood of a young barkeep. Did the law save her?  No. I did.  Did the law take his accomplice in?  No.  He's still free.  Then I was offered the opportunity to engage in a little murder for hire to avenge a brutal and illegal wrong.  Why do people want me to administer justice for them? Because the law didn't do doodly squat.  That's why they came to me.  Did I take the money?  Did I kill the man? No. I didn't. Then you come out here not as the Sheriff but as a Texas Ranger.  Your mission is to deal with the Comanches.  Did you warn us?  No you did not. When the threat came did I shy away or was I a sword in the Ranger's service.

Travis' tone gets serious...
This message was last edited by the player at 01:50, Thu 23 Apr 2015.

In reply to Judge Messalen (msg # 23):

OOC:  I'll save my insults for later whan Cruger takes another run at me.

You know what i did ot there  I killed 12 Comanche including the war chief.  To be fair, Jeb hurt one badly before I knocked him off his horse and Jake and I shot one down at the same time, but for dramatic purposes let's make it an even dozen. I drew the first wave away by myself in that holler, then I rode back and kept them off the barricades and then I stood on the front line and took all comers.  If I weren't here most likely you'd all be dead.  Not for sure but better than a coin flip's chance.  12 extra horseman would have rolled over you.  So it's likrly you owe me your life.  and when 4 men are shooting guns you come at me?  This isn't even your jurisdiction and you were deputized to deal with Comanche not administer justice

So now I'm going to tell you what's going to happen and I'll use small words so you can understand me you baboon-faced, ungrateful piece of shit.  I'm not going to kill you. You're a steady hand, but we all know that I'd clear leather and put two bullets into you before you could squeeze one shot off. I'm not going to do that though.  I'm going to saddle a horse and ride away, so no one has to worry about the unfortunate discharge of a firearm.  Then you can decide which other offender you want to lock up instead of me. Not going to do that? Yeah no shit, you worthless fuck.

A lot of folks here owe me their lives, and I owe them mine. So I'm gonna turn my back on you and go about my business, you miserable, vomitous mass and if you want to back shoot me like a  coward then maybe someone will realize that Travis Sunday is a royal pain in the ass to those he deems useless, but since he came to the Flat he's done more good than you have and doesn't deserve such a death.  I'll leave my fate in their hands because if I left it on yours you'd end it just so you could feel like a big man.

Move action:  Travis walks toward the horses.
Attack action: Delay
This message was last edited by the player at 22:00, Fri 24 Apr 2015.

Sheriff Cruger had listened to Sunday's diatribe, to a point. Long before Sunday is done, the Sheriff holsters his Peacemarker, nods to Pete Haverty, and turns his back on Sunday.

While Travis had intended to turn his back on the sheriff, he finds the opportunity is lost. Cruger walks towards Rasmin.

The bounty hunter, like others among the gathered men and women, couldn't help but listen to Sunday's soliloquy, at least at first. As it continues like a performance at the Frontier House, with Cruger stoic, Rasmin turns to Cole Trayne.

"Time for the handcuffs, Trayne. Or shall we start the shooting again?"

In reply to Judge Messalen (msg # 17):

Randy moves to stand directly between the gunslinger and the Ranger.

Jake stood by silently and watched how things played out off to his right.

In reply to Jake Richardson (msg # 30):

JEB waits for Cole's answer, ready to back up whatever play he makes.

In reply to Garrett Rasmin (msg # 28):

Cole looks at the bounty hunter, then at Travis.

Rasmin, I'll be right back. I need to talk to Travis. After that, we'll talk. If you are still of a mind to be unreasonable, then I guess we'll have to settle up right here and now. I think I've already shown you that I'm not of a mind to try and kill you.



With his dog close by his side, giving Rasmin a reasonable berth, he walks towards Travis.

In reply to Cole Trayne (msg # 32):

Rasmin laughs his odd laugh, for a moment.

"Unreasonable? I've bent over backwards to show you respect, Trayne."

As Trayne and his dog give the bounty hunter a wide berth, he continues. "I unshackled you, returned your weapon so you could defend yourself and others. And you still think I want you dead."

The bounty hunter can think of nothing else to do but shake his head.

In reply to Jake Richardson (msg # 30):

ENS shakes his head.

Well Jake, it looks like our group might be breaking up after all... I don't suppose he'll go at my pace now. Still, never hurts to ask... Once all this settles down of course.

In reply to Sheriff Cruger (msg # 27):

The second Cruger holsters the weapon.  Travis turns and walks to Rasmin.He hears the end of Cole's discussion.

Hold on Cole.

Travis removes his hat. In an absolutely serious tone.

Mr. Rasmin I would like to offer you an apology.  I have been rude, condescending, threatening and all-in-all a real asshole.  Your death was the fastest path to my friends freedom so I behaved badly in the hopes you'd do something stupid or get rattled like Cruger there.  You didn't.  I just want to say I've been watching you, I respect your craftsmanship as a hunter of men and your martial prowess.  It's not often I encounter the likes of you.  Though you have no reason to take it, since I just tried to kill you...

Travis removes his right glove and extends his hand

I would like to offer you my hand.  The next time I see you I'd be pleased if you'd let me buy you a drink or two and make up for my boorish behavior.  If not, the apology has been extended, the respect acknowledged and the offer remains on the table.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:53, Fri 24 Apr 2015.

In reply to Garrett Rasmin (msg # 33):

As Cole walks towards Travis, Cole glances over his shoulder at Rasmin. Clearly perplexed, the wrangler responds in a level voice.

Want me dead? Just now, I just want to talk to Travis. That is all I'm talking about right now.

In reply to Travis Sunday (msg # 35):

The bounty hunter remains alert as the gunslinger approaches. When Sunday takes off his hat, Garrett Rasmin cocks his head and listens. He breathes evenly, glancing at Cole and JEB briefly, but mostly eyeing Travis as if contemplating something. When the gunslinger concludes, Rasmin pauses for a few seconds before he responds.

"I am not inclined to a handshake with a man who only a few minutes ago tried to beef me. Nevertheless, when a man like you takes off his hat to speak, Sunday, he usually has a mind to be sincere. As I said earlier, I have a sense for such things."

As he spoke, the bounty hunter continued to regard Travis. After another short pause Rasmin continues speaking, but he does not take Sunday's hand.

"I accept your apology, Sunday. If it ever so happens that there comes a time when we have the luxury to sip fine whiskey in a leather armchair, I shall accept that offer and even shake on the notion of buried hatchets. For now, you will understand why I decline."

In reply to Garrett Rasmin (msg # 37):

Travis puts his hat on and withdraws his hand and nods appreciatively to the bounty hunter

You seem to be a just man Mr. Rasmin.  There's no justice for Mr.Trayne in San Francisco.  You'll have to square that up some day.

He leans in to Cole.

Speking low enough to avoid Cruger's ear.

Thank you for having my back.  I do appreciate it very very much.  I have concluded your life expectancy is much improved if I am absent during your immediate travels.  As to your desire to be helpful to me...My business in Texas is concluded.

Travis stays in close in case Cole has something else on his mind other than what he has shared before.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:47, Sun 26 Apr 2015.

In reply to Travis Sunday (msg # 38):

The wrangler looks Travis in the eye, pauses a moment, then nods.

Reckon my business is done here, too.

Turning away, he momentarily places a hand on the gunslinger's shoulder. He walks towards the bounty hunter and extends the rifle, butt first.

Reckon i wont need this.

In reply to Cole Trayne (msg # 39):

Rasmin takes the carbine from Cole Trayne. "You had me considering whether I had misjudged you, Trayne. Good to know my instincts have not failed me completely."

The bounty hunter calls out over his left shoulder. "Obie, secure Trayne's weapon on the Arabian. Your last task before you return to Fort Griffin with Winters and the women."

The hunter, who had flanked the others at the edge of the schooner, complies. Rasmin returns his attention to Trayne. "I will be satisfied by your word, Trayne, to follow my orders on the trail and the train. Given that, there will be no need for any restraints."

The bounty hunter glances at the others around the wagons, lingering on Beauregard for an extra heartbeat.

OOC: Updated map after various PC/NPC movement over the last few minutes of game time. This is how it stands when Trayne hands over his Spencer and Rasmin responds.

http://www.doghouserules.net/d...n/wagons_mayhem5.jpg