2008-07-13

<DeputyDave> ============ Saddle Up! ==================
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((LOL!!))
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::yes we were. told the womenfolk to keep back, but that don’t hinder Tasha none XD::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::can start the next day so Trina can be caught up?::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::that sounds good!::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::well is the next day! worried about the state of the town with so much money taken from the bank and those kats murdered thanks to that masked bandit and whoever hired him. opening up the saloon::
<Katrina_Korat> ::okies! Is dressed in cowgirl style clothing, so jeans, a rolled up shirt, boots witha rifle on her back, yes. Hair is in pigtails. There::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::isa there helping! yes! inna red colored saloon girl outfit! is worried about the sheriff! XD::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::is at the jailhouse sitting at his desk. sore after the fight with the bandit last evening::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::willa be in town today actually! helping the girls at the saloon. isn’t risking that guy coming back and shooting up the place::
<Katrina_Korat> ::is helping Josaphine and Tashyra opening up;:
<DeputyDave> ::still sleeping in a spare cell in the sheriff’s office, as he never got the Sheriff’s job it’s the best he can afford… wearing a black poncho over his grey shirt and black pants and is under his sombrero with a bottle of tequila in his arms::
<Tashyra_Forge> You guys think we’ll be havin’ customers today? <Joe>::comes from the back carrying a case of whiskey and sets it on the counter:: here ya are, Miss Josaphine.
<Katrina_Korat> They’ll usher in eventually.
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((brb y’all))
<Tashyra_Forge> I do hope so. I wonder if I need to go check on the sheriff and deputy…
<Tashyra_Forge> ((okies!))
<Katrina_Korat> They told you to keep back, Ms. Tasha.
<Tashyra_Forge> That was yesterday. This is today. B’sides..they could be injured…
<Katrina_Korat> We would’ve heard something by now.
<DeputyDave> ::mrrrs and gets off the bed and smacks his lips… poping his neck he stands and mrrrs at the sound of the bottle drops to the floor… holding his head and makes his way to the wash bucket an splashes himself with a bit of water::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::sighs:: I guess so…:;spoil sport! I wanted to go cuddle my sheriff! XD::
<Katrina_Korat> ::chuckles, goes over turn the tables::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::goes help her! has his guns on just in case. will say he used to be a gunfighter but has long since retired that profession. LOL! too dangerous. XD::
<Katrina_Korat> ::has her rifle to her back. Hasn’t said much about her history. Just strolled into town one day and that was that::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((back))
<DeputyDave> ((WB))
<Katrina_Korat> ((WB!))
<Tashyra_Forge> ((WB!))
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::wearing this – http://www.wwmerc.com/mas_assets/full/2344-2.jpg :: Much obliged, Mr. Forge. ::cleaning up the glasses and bartop::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josie> ::the green one that is XD::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Here..::will grab for a chair by Trina and set it down for her::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::had written down all the information from yesterday, going over it in his head. jerks hearing the bottle stands up:: Deputy? Are you alright?
<Katrina_Korat> ::goes to wipe down the bar;:
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::Finishes with the table and goes over to Josaphine:: Anythin’ else ya need done?
<DeputyDave> ::mutters something at the sheriff in Mexican… goes to start the coffee::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::looks to Trina:: I do declare, miss Katrina, how many times do I have to tell you, you wanna work for me, you get out of those tom’s clothes and into somethin’ more respectable of a she-kat.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> I need you to get this young lady a dress and make her get in it. ::huffs and starts stocking the liquor Joe brought out::
<Katrina_Korat> ::smirks at her:; I don’t wear dresses, Ms. Josaphine.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> I rather like her tom clothing. ::smirks, going around to grab his own drink from behind the bar. willa hand Josie the money for it too!::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::goes into the back there at the cell where he is. smirks at the mess:: I told you about sleepin’ vith a bottle in your hands.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::snatches his money:: You’re no help. ::rolls eyes but will say nothing more on it lol puts money in the till and finishes putting out the whiskey. takes the box in back::
<DeputyDave> ::gives Hans a look:: It all gets cleared up, Sheriff ::pours the coffee in to a cup and doesn’t offer one to Hans and starts to drink::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::goes outside for a moment to check the watering troughs for the horses to make sure there’s water out there. will pump them some more water in the trough!::
<Sheriff_Lynx> But it is such a vaste of good liquor.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> don’t let ‘er bother you. ::chuckles:: I’d much rather see a lady covered up properly than in one of those dresses.
<Katrina_Korat> 9(BRB!))
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::comes out:: I heard that, Forge. A gal’s gotta let possible suitors know of her beauty. Katrina ain’t never gonna have any toms after her iffan they think she IS one. ::grins. is being good natured about it all lol trying to help::
<DeputyDave> ::rubs his temples as he has a major hangover:: Tequila, Lynx… and It all got drank last night … if I remember correctly
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Ohhhh so thats what you’re doing with my sister, mm? Finding her a suitor? ::smirks. drinking some of his whiskey::
<Katrina_Korat> ::smiles and shakes her head at them, trying not to think about *shudder* dresses::
<Katrina_Korat> ((back. Was on phone))
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::frowns a bit:: … you get over your hangover then and quick. Ve need to stay alert.
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::goes back out to the main room there and to his desk::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((wb!))
<Tashyra_Forge> ((WB!))
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::flicks out her lil’ black fan and waves it a bit in front of her face some:: She is capable of finding her own suitor I believe. ::grinning behind the fan XD as she looks at Joe::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> That is if her brother would let her.
<DeputyDave> ::glares:: I am not hung over… just all the bother yesterday… gave me headaches ::downs the coffee::
<Katrina_Korat> ::goes pile up the glasses::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> never said I’d not let her have one, so long as he’s a proper one. ::watching Josie there for a moment. looks over at trina as she works:: I’m sure Miss Katrina can understand that.
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::smirks:: And this is vhy you are a deputy. I’m going to patrol the town, reassure everyvon.
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::puts on his hat:: You coming vith me?
<DeputyDave> ::holds up his finger and nods after regaining himself as he starts to follow:: I’ll be heading to the printer’s… see if he has them wanted posters for that FullForce varmit
<Sheriff_Lynx> Alright. I’ll meet you at th’ saloon.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> What does miss Katrina have anything to do with your sister finding a suitor? ::moves around the bar to sit at one of the stools there all lady like::
<Katrina_Korat> I’m staying out of this conversation.
<DeputyDave> ::nods and wobbles a bit… grabbing the doorframe and mrrrrs:: Wood floor must still be loose… ::once regains himself and heads to the printers::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Nuthin’. Just trying to tell ya I don’t mind my sister havin’ a suitor so long as he’s a good tom.
<Tashyra_Forge> ::is still outside making sure there’s water and such for the horses when people ride up.::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::sighs at him and heads on out. lol mun imagining Hans walkin’ sounds like the old Gunsmoke radio show where you could hear Mr. Dillon walking along with his spurrs and boots XD Dave’s more brighter than Chester tho -g- steps off the jailhouse porch after lookin’ around a moment. heads on about his buisness at the other end of down first to work his way back to the saloon::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::laughs a bit and flicks her fan closed again.:: What about you, Mr. Forge? Any lady caught your eye?
<Katrina_Korat> ::cleans up some of the glasses::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::nearly chokes as he was drinking some of his drink:: me? ::coughs a second more, wiping at his mouth:: Er..ah….I….
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::eventually makes his way towards the saloon. sees Tasha nearby and smiles:: Afternoon’ miss Forge.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::laughs and grins:: Oh ho… is that a blush under your fur there?
<Tashyra_Forge> ::looks up from what she was doing. smiles:: Afternoon’ Sheriff. how’re you feeling?
<Katrina_Korat> ::blows at the dust some;:
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Nope. ::drinks some more quickly XD::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Sore, but I vill be fine, do not worry. You fairing vell after things?
<DeputyDave> ::picking up posters::
<Tashyra_Forge> Yes yes… My brother and Miss Katrina came in this evening ta help. Just in case ya know…::tucks some hair out of her face::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> Heh. ::slides off the stool and walks around the saloon to the piano. starts testing the keys, remembering the usual player said he felt it was out of tune. tsks as a few notes are. pulls out a tuning kit from underneath and will start the process of tuning it::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>:;watching her then looks to Trina:: Miss Katrina, have you got any suitors?
<Katrina_Korat> :;blinks, looks up:; Me?
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Yeah, you. Who else ya think I was talkin’ to? :;grins::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Ah did they now? Vhere had they been by the vay?
<Katrina_Korat> ::small smile:: I don’t.
<Tashyra_Forge> Well joe’s been at tha house mostly. I never know with Miss Katrina. She comes and goes as she pleases.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Ahhh…what do YOU look for in a tom then?
<Katrina_Korat> :;shrugs;; Someone who treats me with respect.
<Sheriff_Lynx> … yes… she never really has stated anything ov her past either has she…?
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::nod:: That sounds reasonable. ::scooting down a couple of stools to talk with her quietly:: Perhaps..we could go ridin’ sometime?
<Tashyra_Forge> No, but she’s a good help so I don’t ask. Thats her business, and none of mine. ::dusting her hands off after finishing up with the water and such::
<Katrina_Korat> ::blinks, tries not to blush:: Well…
<DeputyDave> ::gets to the pony express and has copies sent to neigbouring towns. sighing as he needs grub but need to get this done…::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josie> ::gets one or two notes tuned, starts singing:: Oh… oh… ::tapping note then plays:: Oh my darlin’, oh my darlin’, oh my daaaaarlin’ Clemintine… ::sings better than Huckleberry Hound though XD::
<Tashyra_Forge> ((::Diiies!:: <Piano>::strings break and curl up:: <glass>::shatters in trina’s hand::))
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> I…I’s just askin’. thought..ya might wanna..
<Sheriff_Lynx> Ja, Ja… but I vould like to know, especially vith this recent threat… ::trails off, not wanting to come right out and say anything::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((::dead!::))
<DeputyDave> (( ::DEAD:: ))
<Katrina_Korat> ((::DEAD::))
<Tashyra_Forge> Oh come now, Sheriff. She wasn’t in on it. She’s not tha type. ::smiles:: yer too jumpy. I don’t think she had anythin’ ta do wit it. She’s in here though iffan ya wants to ask ‘er.
<Sheriff_Lynx> How do you know she’s not the type?
<Katrina_Korat> I’d like that.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::blinks:: really? I…er…when?
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> Hmm… ::stops now to tune the next note properly XD on other side there so not to disturb the conversation XD::
<Tashyra_Forge> I just do. That type don’t do things like that then show up the next day at tha town and help wash dishes and wipe the bar.
<Katrina_Korat> Tomorrow night?
<Sheriff_Lynx> Do you not think that vould be a perfect vay to act and keep suspicion down? She isn’t your regular she-kat, dressin’ like a cowboy and all. Seems a bit rough around the edges.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Tomorrow night it is then. I’ll meet ya here round this time?
<Katrina_Korat> Alright.
<DeputyDave> ::soon enough he gets the real work done and goes to join that slacker Sheriff ¬¬::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>:;smiles at her, downing the rest of his whiskey and slides her the glass:: Great!
<Tashyra_Forge> ::snickers:: oh you just want ‘er ta wear clothes like I do. Stop bein’ so suspicious! Its not her….
<DeputyDave> ::walks towards the saloon and looks around, starts to walk over to the Sheriff and coughs behind him:: Sheriff…
<Katrina_Korat> ::chuckles, grabs the glass and cleans it up::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> why DO you wear them clothes anyway? I’m not knockin’ ‘em, just curious ya know.
<Katrina_Korat> I never felt comfortable in dresses.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Ahhh..gotcha. And tha gun?
<Katrina_Korat> Protection.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Mmm..that was a stuipid question then, wasn’t it? ::grins:: where’d ya move from?
<Katrina_Korat> Not too far from here. About a day’s trip by horse.
<Tashyra_Forge> <joe> not too bad a ride then. What brought ya here?
<Katrina_Korat> Why all the questions, Mr. Forge?
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::turns to Dave before replying to Tasha:: Deputy. Get those wanteds out?
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Just tryin’ to get ta know ya is all…there somethin’ wrong with that?
<Tashyra_Forge> ::nods politely to Dave as he comes up:: Deputy.
<Katrina_Korat> I… don’t like to talk about myself much.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::nods:: alright. Fair enough. ::smiles at her::
<DeputyDave> ::nods to Tashyra and tips his hat:: Miss Forge ::nods and rolls his eyes:: Yes, Sheriff… I’ve done all the wanted posters, and paid the pony express. All the hard work is done and the office is safe from work once more ::smirks… light hearted ribbing ¬¬::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::giggles some:: well iffan the work is done, why don’t you boys come in and have a drink?
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josie> ::thinks she’s finished with the tuning now, starts playing “Compadres in the Old Sierra Madre” lol sitting on the bench and singing along::
<Katrina_Korat> :;smiles back, goes finish putting away the glasses;:
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josie> ::can be heard from outside -g-::
<DeputyDave> ::beams and nods:: That would be wonderful Miss Forge
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::chuckles:: Much oblidged, Deputy. ::smiles at Tasha:: I agree. Vhat sort of grub you have this afternoon?
<Tashyra_Forge> I’ve put a nice roast on ta cook. It should be done shortly. Along with some potatoes and carrots. Give it a few minutes to be done and it’ll be ready. ::going in with them:: sounds like miss Josaphine is starting a show up in there as well. ::heading inside with them::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::watches her!:: you..mind fixin’ me another drink? ::holding up some money::
<DeputyDave> <So that is what angel’s singing sounds like> ::purrs and heads in::
<Katrina_Korat> ((<Everybody> ::hears nails scratching across a chalkboard:: <Dave> :;hears an angelic choir:;))
<Tashyra_Forge> ((::DIIIIIES!::))
<Katrina_Korat> :chuckles, goes make him another drink::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((::diiiies XDDD::))
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::probably the truth >_>::
<DeputyDave> ((<Dave> ::well till I can take someone else’s ears, I am truely blessed ^^))
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::heads inside after Tasha:: That sounds mighty tasty, miss Forge. You… have those delicious buscuits of yours? Just like mein mother used to make.
<Tashyra_Forge> Of course. :;smiling over her shoulder at them.:: just have a seat and I’ll check on it all for ya. ::heading to the back::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::playing to test the piano and to let townfolk know that the saloon is open and all -g- her piano playing is superb… singing… could use work. ;D::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::looks over as the Sheriff and Deputy come in. Tips his hat to ‘em both:: Evening.
<Katrina_Korat> ::nods to them both, and gives Joe his drink::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((<Joe> ::needs a few drinks in him to tolerate the music::))
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::takes a seat at his ‘n Dave’s usual table::
<DeputyDave> ::nods to Joe:: Sir… ::sits at the table and claps for Josie when she’d done::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Afternoon’, Forge. ::smiles::
<Tashyra_Forge> ((LOL!!))
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::finished and ears perk hearing someone clapping. didn’t hear the two come in. turns ’round and smiles at the Deputy, slight blush:: Any requests, Deputy? ::calls out to him in a sugary sweet tone::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::yes indeed he does! XD will take his drink and hands money to Trina!:: Thanks.
<Tashyra_Forge> ::willa come out after a few with some food and biscuits. sets it down in front of ‘em:: here you gentletoms go.
<Katrina_Korat> Thanks.
<Sheriff_Lynx> Thankya, miss Tasha. ::removed his hat and set across the table. happily digs in:: Mmm… heavenly as always. ::smiles at her::
<DeputyDave> Do you know ::names a westen song XDD::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::smiles:: Thank ya. You want a good lager as well?
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> I sure do. ::lol probably some Spanish one XD can speak it so sings it well… if slightly off key at times -g-::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::laughs:: No no, too early for drinking. Perhaps some milk instead please?
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>:;listening. shakes head:: so..where ya livin at anyway?
<Tashyra_Forge> ::laughs:: gotcha. ::will go get it of course! bringing it back and setting it down for him:: the biscuits alright too?
<DeputyDave> ::starts to chow down XD:: Thank you kindly Miss Forge, and some of that fine tequila you have here would go well with this
<Katrina_Korat> Upstairs on the second floor.
<Katrina_Korat> MissJosaphine was nice enough to take me in.
<Sheriff_Lynx> Perfect. ::grins at her, then slight frown at Dave. shakes his head and continues eating::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Ahhh that was mighty kind of her.
<Tashyra_Forge> ::nods and goes to get him some tequilla. brings it back and sets it down for him. lingering by Hans a bit though:: you alright after that fight yesterday, Sheriff?
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::yes it is! couldn’t turn down a she-kat in need! especially when is in need of pretty employees to bring the toms in::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::laughs and grins at her:: As I told you before, ja I am fine, fine.
<DeputyDave> ::has a shot and sighs:: Ahhhhhh that was good as is this music
<Katrina_Korat> It was. I’m still trying to convince her that I don’t do dresses.
<Tashyra_Forge> ::laughs:: alright…I shall leave you alone ta eat. ::stepping away to go check the food in the kitchen::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::chuckles:: I don’t blame her though. ::quieter:: you’re a beautiful she-kat. She wants to show you off.
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::watches her depart with a goofy expression of admiration on his face:: She makes a fine fine meal, doesn’t she, Deputy?
<Katrina_Korat> ::blushes horribly now;:
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::finishes up the song and notes a few more customers come in. gets up to go serve them::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> I’m serious. You are. ::noting others coming in::
<DeputyDave> ::nods and pours another drink:: To the fine cooking skills of the chef
<Tashyra_Forge> ::willa serve some others their food if they order it, though back there making up some biscuits to send with Hans!::
<Katrina_Korat> ::tucks a stray strand of hair behind her ear:: If you say so.
<Sheriff_Lynx> That stuff gonna get you one of these days if you keep at it. ::smirks::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> I do. ::sipping his drink::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::looks over to Katrina and Joe. quietly:: Vhat is your take on that Katrina voman?
<Katrina_Korat> ((<Dave> She can’t sing to save her life. <Lynx> You’ve heard her? <Dave> No. I just KNOW that no one is better than Ms. Josaphine. <Lynx> ;:pinches the bridge of his nose;:))
<Tashyra_Forge> ((::DIIIES!::))
<DeputyDave> … ::raises a brow and looks over at Katrina woman and stares:: A woman… dressed as a tom… Not a good shekat to be seen with to be sure
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((::dead!!::))
<Katrina_Korat> ::chuckles, wipes down the bar again, goes serve other patrons::
<DeputyDave> ((dying::))
<Katrina_Korat> ::took the rifle off her back and keeps it next to her at the bar::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::goes ’round to be sure customers are happy with their service and talks about the latest with that FullForce bandit and the bank job pulled while he was fighting with the Sheriff. every so often looks over to Dave giving him a sweet smile::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>:;watching! yes likes her lots!::
<DeputyDave> And this stuff is beautiful stuff
<DeputyDave> ::catches Josaphine and beams, gives her a nod:: Sheriff… you excuse me a while?
<Sheriff_Lynx> Thing I am more concerned ov is her past. Ve need to be taking more care of those vho haf come to reside here
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::notes that and smirks:: Ja, go ahead. ::waves Tasha down for s’more of this roast XD::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::notes he’s out and goes get his plate:: more, sheriff? ::smiling::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::goes to one of the windows to straighten the curtains there at the front::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Ja… ::laughs:: It is a vonder I am not fat from all your good cooking.
<Katrina_Korat> ((And, I must skeedaddle here and make dinner))
<DeputyDave> ::stands and makes his way towards the owner, swishing his tail.:: Miss Lyons… Josaphine… ::goofy smile:: How you doing after yesterday?
<Sheriff_Lynx> ((maw later Sagey! <3))
<Tashyra_Forge> ((maww laters! ::hugs::))
<Katrina_Korat> ((Laters! ::hug for you three! XD))
<Tashyra_Forge> ::laughs:: I’m glad you approve. ::takes his plate and goes get him some more! returns and sets it in front of him:: there ya go. Anythin’ else?
* @Katrina_Korat Quit (Quit: )
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::turns to him with a smile:: Still gettin’ over the shock of such a thing… and awful concerned for the safety of my employees and myself, Deputy.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::plays like a damsel in distress for the Deputy lol is a pistol packin’ momma otherwise -g-::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Nah… I’ve run out ov vays to haf your company for avhile. ::smiles::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::laughs:: well if my company is what you wanted…::looking around to make sure the people are taken care of so takes a seat by him:: I made you up some biscuits to take with you too when you leave.
<DeputyDave> ::goes to rub her arm and smiles:: If that fool dares set foot in this town again, he won’t be a threat to anyone for long Josaphine
<Sheriff_Lynx> Oh now, you did not haf to…
<Tashyra_Forge> No, I didn’t. But I wanted to, Sheriff. For all your troubles yesterday. That and yer one of our best customers. Its a thank you.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::nods still smiling:: I feel safest when you’re here, Deputy… and the Sheriff too of course. ::motions to the saloon doors:: Care to talk out on the porch for a bit with me?
<DeputyDave> ::crooks his arm so she may take it and will walk with her:: Josaphine.. I would be delighted too
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::chuckles:: My troubles are my duty, ma’am. No need for a thank you. But…. I vill take the biscuits. ::grins and winks at her::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::laughs: I thought you would. ::smiles, watching Dave and Josaphine go outside:: I see those two have finally stopped chasing one another and actually talking now.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::loops her arm ’round his and goes outside. town busy doing daily things so not many really lingering around the saloon yet. walks along the porch some with him:: I only wish I had more time to spend with you.
<Sheriff_Lynx> Hmm? ::looks over seeing them leaving:: Heh… that is good… though I vonder if this means I vill have to hear more tales of how vonderful she is. ::rolls eyes but grins::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::laughs:: Oh dear..he speaks of her a lot then, hmm? She fancies him quite a bit.
<Sheriff_Lynx> Hmm… not too much, and alvays in a manner to not let me on I know his feelings.
<Sheriff_Lynx> She speak of him often?
<DeputyDave> ::smiling with his lady next to him:: You are a very busy lady, Josaphine… ::smiles:: The best saloon in town is the hub for the whole area
<Tashyra_Forge> Sometimes. She does fancy him though. I do know that. ::Grins::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::stops now at the edge of the porch with him. blushes as she looks over at him:: You are going to be busy yourself, what with such awful varmits preying on our town.
<Sheriff_Lynx> And anyone you fancy in particular, miss Tasha?
<Tashyra_Forge> ::blushes now:: I…well…actually…yes…
<Sheriff_Lynx> Oh? Who might that be? ::eating while they talk::
<Tashyra_Forge> Oh…well..I….uh….::blushing:: you.
<DeputyDave> ::looks her over:: … Maybe. With Sheriff Lynx around here, they seem to believe the town is an easy target ::sighs:: Won’t be that way when I make sheriff
<Sheriff_Lynx> Me…? ::surprised but glad to hear of this -g-::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::smiles:: yes…though…I wonder if you feel the same. Or if you’re jsut nice to all the she-kats in town.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::leans close to him now:: I know you will someday… you’ll make a fine Sheriff. Best seen in these parts. ::slight blush, looking into his eyes::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::laughs:: Vell now I am polite but… you’re the she-kat who’s company I prefer. ::grins and reaches to take her hand in his if she lets him::
<Tashyra_Forge> ::lets him! smiling:: I’m glad ta hear it, sheriff. I’ve wondered how long it’d take for you to say something to me if you did at all.
<DeputyDave> … … … ::smiling and looks in her eyes and goes to hold her hand:: Josphine… surely you do not rank me over my brothers? They were both such fine lawmen they were made Marshels
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::laughs:: I’m no Romeo… don’t know much about vooing pretty ladies.
<Tashyra_Forge> ::laughs as well:: You do fine wooing me. ::I has no fan to play with like Josie thar! I need more training Josie! XD::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::squeezes his hand:: Given the chance, you could outdo them both, David… ::says quietly::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josie> ::now you got a tom you’ll get more training XD::
<Sheriff_Lynx> I do? Have I vooed you and not noticed? ::chuckles::
<Tashyra_Forge> How else do you think I came to fancy you? Though..not like I’d know much about being woo’d. You are the first to try. ::smiles::
<DeputyDave> ::bites his lip… I am really wanting to kiss you at the moment… but I haven’t even brought you flowers yet:: Josaphine… would you… like to walk with me to the sheriff’s office? I would most like to eat with you and I have a feeling if we hold a meal in the saloon, we’ll start tongues wagging
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::chuckles:: Vell I hope to keep doing it then… though… think your brother vould have issues? ::lets go of her hand now::
<Tashyra_Forge> If he does then I will deal with it. ::maww didn’t wanna let go! sits there though with him watching the crowd while Josie is outside:: I am not worried about him.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::little laugh:: I would very much love to. Give me a moment to put miss Tashyra in charge while I’m gone. ::walks back with him to the saloon entrance. pushes open one of the doors:: Miss Tashyra! I am stepping out for a bit of fresh air and all, you and Katrina handle things for me alright?
<Sheriff_Lynx> Think he vill approve should I… ask you to the dance tomorrow evenin’?
<DeputyDave> … ::blushing as he waits… … sees a small flower stall… quickly makes traces and will be back in moments::
<Tashyra_Forge> :;starts to answer then turns and nods to Josie:: Alright, Miss Josaphine! ::then blushes at Hans:: I think he will be okay with it…
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::grins satisfactory and turns now letting the door swing back. blinks seeing Deputy has gone off. goes to the edge of the porch to wait::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Then… would you like to do me the pleasure of accompanying me to th’ dance tomorrow? ::some shin dig the mayor hosts every year or something lol at town hall::
<Tashyra_Forge> I’d be honored ta accompany you. ::smiles. keeping an eye on things too:: I’ll have to find my good dancin’ dress.
<DeputyDave> ::soon comes running back panting a little X3 smiles at Josie and trys to keep the cheap flowers he bought behind his back, gasping he stands up straight:: Josaphine… I hope you will… take these ::brings round the flowers:: As a token of my affections
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::chuckles:: I’ll be sure to get fancied too.
<Tashyra_Forge> ::smiles:: you don’t have ta. you look fine as you are.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::surprised smile lol dawww blushes and reaches out to take the boquet, doesn’t care if they were cheap, the thought makes her more smitten:: Oh Deputy… how very sweet of you… such a gentleman is rare anymore. ::smells of them::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Nah… you deserve havin’ a dashing tom at your side.
<Tashyra_Forge> ::laughs:: now I don’t know about all that, Sheriff…::moving some hair over her shoulder::
<Sheriff_Lynx> I do know about all that. But… ::stands:: Where is your brother off to? I’d like to speak with him to make sure all is right proper.
<DeputyDave> ::once again offers his arm as to lead her to his “home” so she can cook them a meal to enjoy together XD::
<Tashyra_Forge> er..well..he may be in the back gettin’ some more whiskey for the bar if its needed. Ya free to go see. ::getting up and getting his plate to take it to the back::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::lol XD loops her arm through his, holding the bouquet in her other and walks with him towards the jailhouse:: You sure you got room for somethin’ after havin’ miss Tashyra’s fine roast?
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::nods:: Thank ya. ::puts hat back on, taking up that bag o’ biscuits and goes to the back. knocks before entering:: Forge? You back here?
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> hmm? Yeah, Sheriff. ::turning to see him:: Whatcha need?
<DeputyDave> ::smiles:: I am still hungry, Josaphine. Sure, Miss Forge food was filling but I am a man who requirs much energy throught the day
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::goes on back fully now:: I ah… need to speak to you in regards to your sister.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> What can I prepare for you? ::reaches the jailhouse:: I don’t even know what your favorite is.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::blinks:: my sister? Do tell…has she caused some trouble? ::Stacking another case in the corner::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::laughs:: No no, quite the contrary. I ah… fancy her you see, and she feels likevise. So… I’ve asked her to accompany me to the dance tomorrow evening, vith your permission.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::pauses at that, setting the last case in the stack:: Oh really? ::watchimg him:: What are your intentions with my sister?
<DeputyDave> ::holds the door open for her X3 is a true gent X3:: Josaphine, we have just started our courtship, I would not expect you too know
<Sheriff_Lynx> All honorable I assure you. I just vant to show her a good time is all, help take her mind off of everything that may be troubling her.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::goes inside with a nod of thanks, letting go of his arm:: Then tell me now while you get me some water to put these flowers in. ::smiles::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> ::studying him as he speaks. don’t make me shoot you!:: Well then..I suppose its alright. But ya best not hurt ‘er. I swear tis latest incident will be the least of your worries iffan ya do.
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::laughs at that one:: The closest to hurting her I may come to vould be stepping on her toes as ve dance. ::grins::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::has to chuckle at that one:: then I can forgive that, though she may not. Well then…have fun tomorrow night. Take care of her.
<DeputyDave> ::nods and sits dwn at his desk:: I am very fond of anything very spicey
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::nods to him:: I vill be sure to. Thank you for allowing me the priviledge. Your sister is an upstanding she-kat.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::nods:: you’re most welcome. I’ve..heard good things about you. Just never really knew you.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::gets some water out of a bucket they have in there with a tall glass. puts the flowers in that and sets them on Dave’s desk for now. giggles a bit:: You like it hot do you? Well now I can season something to your liking that would send a cowboy aflame.
<Sheriff_Lynx> I hope you vould have. I try to be the best tom-kat I can be. I am a foreigner and sometimes others do not trust me right avay. I have been here in the area though and like it here and the townsfolk.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::shrugs:: s’ long as ya do yer job, and don’t cause problems then I don’t see the problem with folks. Then again, I’ve seen some nasty individuals in my lifetime.
<DeputyDave> ::purrrs:: That would be most delightful, Josaphine
<Sheriff_Lynx> Ja, as haf I. A shame too.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> That it is. ::leaning against some crates::
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> Let me see what I can do with what you fellas have. ::pats his shoulder then goe sback to the small kitchen area there to begin preparing a spicy dish::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Tell me somethin’ Forge vhile I have you… you know anything of that Korat voman?
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::quirks an eyebrow:: What do you wanna know? I don’t know a lot. I’m going riding with her tomorrow.
<DeputyDave> ::isn’t much, it’s only two men in there so expect a few cuts of meat, a few spices and a heap of beans XD… blushes:: Not much I’m afriad Josaphine, we mostly eat outta the saloon
<Sheriff_Lynx> Vell ::chuckles:: you seem to be talkin’ vith her more than the ladies… She ever talk of her past? Her family? Anything?
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::shakes head:: nope. Said she doesn’t like to talk about it. I asked earlier. She lives here in the saloon though upstairs. Works with miss Josaphine. Seems to keep to herself mostly. Nice she-kat.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> she did say she was from an area just a day’s ride from here. Though where that is I dunno.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> Then I’ll do my best with what I have for you… ::is a fairly good cook in this era XD makes up something similar to chili XD lets it boil on the stove now and goes over to where he is:: It’ll be done in an hour or so. Wish I had fresh vegetables for it. ::wipes hands on an apron after removing it and setting it aside::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::nods at that:: She carries ’round a rifle I noticed.
<Tashyra_Forge> <joe> ;:nods:: said it was for protection. can’t say that I blame ‘er. ::pats his own guns. are fancy style gunslinger guns!:: My sister is packin usually too, just nobody knows it. So really can’t judge her on that.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::one of those old potbellied stoves lol she putthe wood in and everything::
<DeputyDave> … ::gets up and walks around the desk to pull out the chair for Josie to sit down on:: I must be thanking you for this, Josaphine. I feel guitly dragging you over here to eat
<Sheriff_Lynx> That’s the thing. Your sister doesn’t make a show of it… and I believe miss Josaphine keeps a few guns ’round here and her person as well but that’s because sometimes it gets rowdy in a saloon.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::shrugs:: I don’t judge kats like that. I’ve seen a bit of everything honestly. I sorta like a she-kat that packs like that.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::sits down in the chair and smiles up at him. fluffs out her dress a bit as she sits all proper:: No need to feel guilty… I was the one who wished for more time with you remember? I am happy to have this with you now, no matter what we are doing.
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::chuckles at that:: Why in tarnation vould you?
<DeputyDave> ::pushes her chair in before returning to his seat:: I know… But I do not understand why such an amazing woman like yourself would wish to even be seen with a gentleman like me
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::shrugs again:: I like a strong she-kat. one that’ll stand up for herself. I know there are some that do but it takes a special one to pack like she does.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::little gigle:: Oh now… do go on, Deputy. ::flicks out her fan to hide her blushing:: I’m nothin’ special… but you are.
<Sheriff_Lynx> One that vill kick your tail if you anger her perhaps? ::laughs::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::chuckles:: Perhaps. I like strong she-kats. Nothin’ wrong with that.
<DeputyDave> I::blushes and leans towards her:: Oh I disagree completely, Josaphine. You are a rare breed. Class, intelligents, wit, a loving nature, beauty and enough weapons to denfend the whole town ::smiles, sheen Josie with more than her needed share of guns::
<Sheriff_Lynx> Not me… I prefer the kind of gal who’s needin’ me to help her out of trouble. ::lol Tasha STARTS trouble -g-::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::laughs:: well…you’ll get it with Tasha. She’s always getting herself into trouble. She’ll need someone to bail ‘er out.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::laughs a bit now and lowers her fan as he leans closer:: You speak of me as I see you… David… though perhaps I do have you beat in my weapons supply. ::winks and giggles::
<Sheriff_Lynx> She’s a true frontier beauty… I’m surprised she hasn’t been married off yet.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> Mmm..I’m prolly the cause of that ta be honest. most don’t wanna come ask me if they can court ‘er, and she doesn’t easilly fall for toms. So they have a hard time getting her intrest to begin with.
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::grins:: You vere one of the greatest gunslingers around… probably still are. Best shot in the vest I’ve heard. Most probably too yellow to talk to someone vho can shoot the vings off of a fly at 100 yards. ::laughs::
<DeputyDave> ::chuckles:: Well just so you know, if any army is trying to take this town, we’ll be making the saloon our base of operations… Although hopefully one day… after we are done courting, I wonn’t have to move too far for that
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::chuckles:: dunno about 100 yards… I do keep practice though. Lets hope I don’t have to use that talent anytime soon either.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::blushes and fans herself a bit more at that:: We’ll have to see on that… ::grins at him and flicks her fan closed. looks in his eyes again:: So far… you’re making a wonderful start I must say… ::leans in close to him::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::nods and frowns a little:: I hope not either… but I hope I can count on your help should it be needed. The Deputy and I might not be enough to take on these bandits.
<DeputyDave> ::blushing a great deal now and goes to take her hand again:: Josaphine… may I do something quite bold
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::nods:: well you’ll have it if they show up again. I came here to settle down and I won’t have no varmits comin’ in here and destroying the place.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::grins at him:: It ain’t as quite bold if you have to ask… I trust you. ::squeezes his hand::
<DeputyDave> ::smiles at her:: It is quite bold for me and so so soon in our courtship ::goes to kiss the back of her hand gently::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::nods:: Thank you, Forge. I appreciate it. ::puts hand on his shoulder::
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe>::nods:: not a problem, Sheriff. Just let me know what else I can do.
<Sheriff_Lynx> <Josaphine> ::lets him kiss the back of her hand. shy look a moment, batting her lashes XD:: Then ask so I may give you permission. ::giggles:: You’re almost too gentlemanly.
<Sheriff_Lynx> Iffan you happen to learn more on miss Korat… I’d apprecate a heads up on that.
<Tashyra_Forge> <Joe> I’ll let ya know. ::nodding a bit. steps away from the crates and heads out of the storage room to go back up front::
<DeputyDave> ::blushes:: I was raised believe there is not such thing as “too gentlemanly” ::goes to kiss it again ad hols her hand::
<Sheriff_Lynx> ::follows him after::