The six riders rein their mounts, watching as Daniel Knight races north to intercept them. As the young Knight slows his horse, the men can see he's injured. His left arm is in a makeshift sling, while dark splotches cover much of his shirt.

For a moment, it seems he's falling from the saddle. He regains control and reins in the mount. The Paiute guide and friend of the Knights slides off Sam and moves quickly to help young man dismount.

"I kept the faith, holding on until you returned." He glances at each of the men, a look of pain and hope in his eyes.

"The LORD is righteous in all his ways, And holy in all his works," he gasps, before swooning.

OOC: Obviously, the heroes may act as well, dismounting to help Daniel or taking some other action. Post freely, and make any rolls if you are doing something requiring one.
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In reply to Daniel Knight (msg # 1):

Jacob halted his horse at Red Shirt's signal, and eyed the oncoming rider with interest. Soon enough the Paiute had identified the newcomer as Daniel Knight.

"Somethin' ain't right," the Texican muttered under his breath when he saw how Knight was slumped in the saddle. As the young man came closer, it was clear that he was dealing with injuries -- to his arm at the least, and perhaps more.

Jake quickly dismounted. Trusting his own horse not to wander off, the rifleman moved over to steady Knight in the saddle, then to help him dismount -- the Texican was prepared to support most of the young man's weight, if necessary.

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OOC:
12:50, Today: Jacob Richardsen rolled 7,9 using d8,d6, rerolling max with rolls of 7,(6+3)9.  Athletics Check re: Helping Daniel Knight.

Comments: It seemed to me that an Athletics Check might be in order re: aiding Daniel Knight get down out of the saddle.

Padre watched as Mr Richardsen helped the seemingly injured Knight off his horse.

Amen. Good to hear The Word.

Padre hesitated for a second. He looked at his Pards and said
As comforting as that is, I have seen too many people act wickedly under the guise of The Word.

Padre paused again and then added quickly

Myself included.

Padre eyed the seemingly injured Daniel Knight hoping to see what was wrong or what had happened.

OOC:

20:21, Today: Albert (Padre) Juhasz rolled 8,4 using D8+2,D6+2, rerolling max ((6,2)). Notice Roll on Daniel Knights Injuries. –
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In reply to Albert (Padre) Juhasz (msg # 3):

Jake and Red Shirt leap to Daniel's aid before Tracy can dismount. His mind still pondering the mysteries of the caves, it took a moment for Windham to return his attention to the present.

As his pards assist the young Knight, the investigator studies his horse, looking for any signs of what had occurred.

OOC:

06:58, Today: Tracy Windham rolled 2,5 using d8,d6, rerolling max with rolls of 2,5.  Notice, horse.