Re: Episode 8-1: Hunters
"It'll return to you pretty fast," Morgan agreed. With a smile, he added, "You're right about being sore though. The first few days won't be that comfortable."
When they reached the Dog Eye, Morgan assured Darling he would only be a moment. Greeting McNary, he climbed the stairs and went to his room, retrieiving the cinched, leather bag of badges from one of his saddlebags. He paused as he stepped back out, taking in the sight of the hallway, his eyes lingering on the doors to Goodwin and Mansfield's rooms and the rear exit that led to the extending staircase. A lot of dark memories here. Although part of him earnestly doubted that he would ever see Dodge again, he was certain of one thing: the Dog Eye was not a place he wanted to return to.
Before he left, he let McNary know he expected that he, Gabby, and Daniel would be leaving before the day was out. Morgan promised the saloon owner that he would settle up with him when he returned for his possessions.
Back out in the street he rejoined Darling, heading back to the Town Marshal's office. As they walked, Morgan silently went over the deputy's oath, making sure he could recite it correctly. Quite a bit of time had passed, perhaps a year or more, since he'd last deputized anyone.