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Tweak says, "And now the weather"

jonaswilder (jonaswilder) wrote in lechance,
@ 2009-02-24 04:11:00

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ben simoneaux, delilah morgan, effie gallehawk, hattie palmer, jay warren, jon stanton, jonas wilder, julian mackallister, leonora coleman, mercedes hammermill, patrick o'sullivan, plot, santiago de la vega

Patrol-Open to all those going out to the fissure and anyone watching
[OOC notes: Players, please check ooc post here for more information. The ooc post will be updated as the thread progresses.]

They'd met in the Town Square shortly after 1.30pm.

When it was clear that every one was there, Jonas swung up onto his borrowed mount, called Digger near, and addressed the assembled folk from horseback.

"First off, may I jus' take the opportunity to tell you how grateful this town, and indeed myself and my team are for all your valuable help and support over this last while. Hopefully now we're actually getting somewhere, but I won't lie to you, this situation is still potentially very dangerous. And so I must urge you to practice extreme caution at every turn. Your safety is paramount above and beyond anything we may find. Stick together, no wanderin' off the path. Buddy up whenever you can, even if nature calls, beggin' your pardon. Deputy Charles has your names duly noted, and we'll be checking on folks along the way. Please be aware of everything around you. If you see something out of place, unusual tracks, items, sights, sounds, hell, even smells, please bring them to the attention of either myself, or Deputies Coleman or Charles."

He waited until he was sure everyone had absorbed the information so far before continuing. "Right, we're going to head up to the trail the patrol took and past their shelter from the other night, and up on up to the fissure to the co-ordinates that Sheriff Bowbuck left behind him when he left. If we encounter any strange weather on the way, everyone is to head for that shelter, is that understood?"

The assembled patrol murmured their agreement. "Good, good. Right. I'll head up the column for now." He looked to his deputies. "Leo, can you take the back of the line, and Andrew, if you could ride out alongside as spotter? We'll be stopping for breaks along the way so that I can check on progress and where everyone is up to. First of these I suggest'll be just up from the shelter. There's a bit of a flat area just up beyond it. We'll stop there."

He looked around the folk gathered, "And I just pray that the good Lord'll be shinin' on us, and we'll find somethin' useful. Everyone got watches to hand?" He took his out of his waistcoat pocket, and checked it against the town clock. "Happen it's now 2pm. Worse comes to worse an' we get separated, everyone's to report back here afore 4.30pm. Any questions?" he finished, looking around. "Speak up now if so."

His eyes scanned over those assembled to look for any hands, or people shouting out with questions.

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jonaswilder
2009-02-24 08:19 pm UTC (link)

Jonas whistled loudly to get everyone's attention. When he finally had it, he hollered up, "Right, we're heading out now. First stop is just past the shelter, remember. No going on ahead, and keep your eyes open, folks. Look out for each other, stay sharp and stay safe."

With that, he turned on his horse and led the way out of town, at a slow and steady pace so the walkers could easily keep up. He headed up the path towards the hills where the patrol had headed the previous night, making sure everyone was following.

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	2ndbanana 2009-02-24 08:46 pm UTC (link)
	Leo took her position at the back of the group, keeping an eye on both the stragglers and the scene spread out in front of her. She smiled at someone near hear her spot. "How you doing there?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Leo delilahmorgan 2009-02-24 09:03 pm UTC (link)
	"Doing great thanks Deputy. Glad I wore my walking shoes, that's for sure," she said, smiling. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-24 09:12 pm UTC (link)
	"You need a lift, you holler," she said. "This ol' girl can take two for awhile." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-25 03:35 am UTC (link)
	"Why, thank you for the offer, it's most kind of you. I should be fine though, I'm well used to long constitutionals," she said, smiling. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-25 09:44 am UTC (link)
	"Well, hopefully this won't be much more than that," she said with a nod and a return smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-25 11:09 am UTC (link)
	"Good, good. Half of me hopes we'll find something of note, the other half is afeared of that outcome," she said wryly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-25 11:25 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, exactly," she said with a chuckle. "It'd be nice to find out what happened to the former sheriff but after all this time, well, I don't expect it'll be pretty." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-25 11:35 am UTC (link)
	She shuddered. "One would hope that he's just left in a hurry, but well, the signs don't point to much good. And those creatures too, whatever they are." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-25 11:58 am UTC (link)
	"I'll admit, didn't sleep right after seeing what was found," she agreed. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-25 06:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Just to think of them scuttling about. Urgh!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-25 07:01 pm UTC (link)
	"It's a might more than I was expecting," she said. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-25 08:14 pm UTC (link)
	"Well hopefully, the end's in sight now." A beat. "Oh goodness. I didn't mean like that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-25 08:16 pm UTC (link)
	She cracked a grin. "I didn't figure you did." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-26 10:51 am UTC (link)
	She shook her head and smiled. "Let's hope the traps do their job too. I helped draw up the plans, and they seem most thorough." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-26 10:55 am UTC (link)
	"They looked good," she said. "I took a sneak peak over the sheriff's shoulder at them." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-26 11:04 am UTC (link)
	"We're lucky to have have such inventive souls in town. We'll outsmart those things yet." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-26 11:24 am UTC (link)
	"We are. You know, if you get a chance, you should say something similar to Jonas. He's feeling like he's got the weight of the world on him just now." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-26 11:42 am UTC (link)
	"I'll be sure to, should the chance arise. He's been good for the town, and he seems a very determined man, which I think is vital for the present circumstances." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-26 12:22 pm UTC (link)
	"I agree," she said with a nod, her eyes straying to the front of the line where the sheriff was. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-26 12:58 pm UTC (link)
	"He's very blessed to have such strong support too, Deputy," she said pointedly. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-26 01:14 pm UTC (link)
	"He's hired himself a good team, he has," she said, eyes now sweeping to the other deputies in the group. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-26 01:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, he has, hasn't he?" she said thoughtfully. "I'm afraid you must excuse me now, I'm going to go check on the other walkers. Make sure they're doing alright." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	2ndbanana 2009-02-26 02:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Thank you Ms. Morgan. You can tell the others the offer of ride, too." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	delilahmorgan 2009-02-26 02:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Thank you Deputy, the offer is much appreciated." (Reply to this) (Parent)

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