When We're Rollin Through the Wild Wild West

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Who: Everyone! EVERYONE!
Broadcast: IF YOU WANNA
Action: Everywhere! EVERYWHERE!
When: Mid-September - Mid-October

[How's your ship doing, pardners? Is it still pretty damaged? Is it glitching out hardcore? Well, there is one place to land to take care of all that, and that's on a dusty old moon in front of a planet that no one wants to go to. On this moon, you'll find a civilization that looks a lot like one's stepped into a wild west movie, hardened cowpolk and mutant horses and all. Will you become a vigilante, hunting bounties and stopping gangs from doing their dirty work? Will you go exploring planetside, with a cowboy hat and a stalk of wheat in your mouth to complete the look? Good luck with that; there is no wheat. This town ain't big enough for all you flooters, but make it so! For the ratings!

In other words, it's a planet mingle! Get 'er done!]

[September Planet info here]

Comments

[princessia]

...Fenris?

[ She looks up as she hears his familiar voice, then glances around at the suspicious people watching her from afar. As soon as she meets eye contact with them, their heads turn away. That creeps her out a bit, but she doubts anything will happen to her. A shrug of her shoulders and back to petting the horse she goes. ]

They wouldn't dare do anything when there's guards around.

[wolfuncaged]

[He remains tense, on guard, glaring at the people in the distance. He'd really, really like to walk over there and make it pointedly clear that Elize isn't to be toyed with. She's important to Cullen and Jove, and as such defaults under his protection as well. ]

Then you would be wise to go nowhere unguarded. I can get rid of them, if you wish.

[princessia]

I can fight too, you know.

[ Just saying. She doesn't intend to wander off in an area that doesn't have the watchful eye of the town guards. Though she doesn't seem to realize the guards are a bit understaffed. She can protect herself if necessary, most of the time. Her disadvantage is that she's a caster who needs some distance to actually fight back. ]

Just... tell them go somewhere else.

[ Please no making a scene, hopefully. ]

[wolfuncaged]

That doesn't surprise me in the least. Still, even if you can fight, it doesn't hurt to exercise caution.

[Bit pot calling the kettle black, there. He straightens wandering over to the group. If she's hoping he won't make a scene, she's going to be disappointed. It starts off okay, a few small gestures and head nods...which turn into more dramatic gestures, which inevitably fall into Fenris throwing a punch at one guy's head.

It's only after the second one hits the ground that they, indeed, go somewhere else. Rather hurriedly. Fenris wanders back, brushing some dust off himself. ]

There. I told them.

[princessia]

[ From a distance, she watches the scene, flinching as she watches punches get thrown. Glancing around in a panic, she makes certain there aren't any more suspicious people coming back or guards planning to take action against both the group and Fenris. Fortunately it ended with the thugs fleeing. It might have gone on differently if the fight escalated further.

She looks up at Fenris when he returns, awkward. More startled than disappointed, really. ]

I... didn't tell you to punch them. But thank you.

[wolfuncaged]

[Fenris gives a shrug of his shoulders, rolling out the muscles after the sudden violence. ]

People like that only understand one language. They would not have left you alone, otherwise.

[princessia]

[ She sighs and goes back to stroking the zebra horse. Petting an animal will help her ease up after watching that short scuffle. ]

I don't even have anything good for them to steal...

[wolfuncaged]

I doubt that would stop them. In a place like this, anything would be worth something. They might even just be after you.

[Too long a slave and avoiding slavers has made him painfully aware the price of a living person. If someone is willing to pay for it, someone will be willing to provide. ]

[princessia]

Oh. [ A pause. It didn't cross her mind until he mentioned it. She's now reminded of what Isla did to her when she was smaller. Sold off to a government facility with a lot of other children for money.

Elize doesn't have much else to say, except for quiet agreement: ]

...You're right.

[wolfuncaged]

Hm. So tread carefully. Do not go anywhere alone, while you're here.

[He frowns in the direction the men retreated.]

They are not to be trusted, here.

[princessia]

[ She nods, giving the zebra horse a few last pets on the side of its head. Taking a step back from the fence, she feels about done sticking around the stables for today, though she does plan on dropping by to visit again tomorrow. ]

Fenris? Um... [ A nervous sway of her arms. ] Can you accompany me back to my ship? If it's not any trouble.

[wolfuncaged]

[In inclines his head in consent. ]

I would rather it be that way. I will make sure no harm comes to you.

[princessia]

[ His answer surprises her, even though he just scared off some potential kidnappers for her. She blushes as she puts on an awkward smile. ]

Thank you.

[ Then she starts walking to take the route through town back to the Huntress. Fenris, you're starting to become less scary to her... ]

[wolfuncaged]

[He starts to walk beside her, eyes moving, gauging every shadow, every dark alley. If there's one thing Fenris knows, it's how to slip away undetected.]

You are welcome.

[He's like a little, grouchy teddy bear, honestly. ]

[princessia]

[ Elize continues walking along, while keeping an eye out, though probably not as much as Fenris is doing. She lets out a small gasp of surprise as something catches her eye in the distance. ]

Oh, that's...!

[ She toddles away towards a storefront with a terracotta tea set on display. Well, it looks like they might be taking a slight detour now. ]

[wolfuncaged]

[Wow. Fenris only signed up for a regular escort mission, not a pain-in-the-ass one (all escort missions are pain-in-the-ass ones). He huffs out a soft, annoyed, sigh, moving to stand behind her. He's focusing on their surroundings, eyes narrowed, looking for anything that he can perceive as a thread.

A little old lady walks past, and he practically growls at her as she walks on her way. Yes. You better carry on, lady. Go on. Off you go. ]

[princessia]

[ This escort now involves shopping! She's preoccupied, picking up the display teacups and inspecting them. Each little teacup has a cute little painted chicken on it. Though, it's probably creepy to others.

Turning, she's about to ask for Fenris' opinion on such a cute cup, until she sees him focuses rather intently on some old lady walking on by. ]

...Fenris, what are you doing?

[wolfuncaged]

[He continues to stare at the old lady until she's out of sight, before turning back to Elize.]

People watching.

[princessia]

Um... okay?

[ That was strange, but she quickly dismisses it. Now that's done, she needs your shopping advice! OF ALL THE PEOPLE SHE HAS TO ASK. She reaches back over to the display, picking up a little tea cup and a mug, both painted pink. ]

Help me pick one.

[wolfuncaged]

[He's loath to turn away from the people (potential threats) so his eyes flicker briefly at the display, and the cup she picks up. ]

...That one is fine.

[princessia]

O-okay...

[ She doesn't think he gave the cup a good enough look, but she refrains from pestering him further about it. She's tilting her head, taking a few more moments of contemplation before making her decision. After a quick transaction with the shopkeeper, she's now in possession of a little pink terracotta cup. ]

Fenris?

[ Fenris, if you take a moment to look down at her, she's holding the cup out to him. ]

[wolfuncaged]

[He does, eventually, realise she wants him, and looks down. His brow furrows in confusion. He's never been good at accepting gifts, just ask any of the Kirkwall gang.]

I...don't understand.

[princessia]

Uh, I-... it's a gift! For you!

[ Her cheeks turn red, suddenly feeling embarrassed. She should have known he wouldn't take it immediately. Pulling the cup back towards her, she hides her face behind it. She still intends to get him to try accepting it. Just very embarrassed right now... ]

[wolfuncaged]

[He stares at it for a moment, confused.]

I... What have I done to deserve that?

[princessia]

You did make the bad people go away. And we're friends...?

[ She continues partially hiding her face behind the cup, shifting her feet nervously. ]