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sheriff swanson ([personal profile] sheriffexe) wrote in [community profile] robowest2017-02-05 01:50 pm
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[ WEEK THREE – EXECUTION ]

EXECUTION

It's... quiet. The morning is quiet and dull and even the animals lingering on the fringes of town seem a bit at a loss for what to do. The town as a whole seems to be waiting with bated breath, for the outcome of the tie.

A few moments later Tarvek and Nisha follow him out, leashed to him by a rope binding their hands and a blindfold around their eyes. In the Sheriff's other hand are two pistols. He'll lead them to the center of the town and place a pistol in each of their hands before pulling out a knife and cutting the ropes binding them. He pulls off the blindfold afterwards.

He turns back to the town after, glancing at the few stray animals that have set up on the porches to watch. A crow nearby caws out from on top of the Saloon sign. The Sheriff looks to the hotel and a moment later, the bells on top of the church begin to ring. He calls out, louder than naturally possible,

"Execution time, folks! Nisha Kadam and Tarvek Sturmvoraus have elected to duel to the death. Come and witness."

And then, as indifferent as ever, he pops a piece of tobacco.


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robitussin: (you've seen it)

[personal profile] robitussin 2017-02-05 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
He didn't do anything wrong, he shouldn't have to... He's already hurt!

[Her voice cracks.]

You have to give him what you gave me while he's down there. You have to at least do that, please.
robitussin: (happy home today)

[personal profile] robitussin 2017-02-05 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[She wants to scream. She wants to say so much more, but she knows it wouldn't matter. She looks away, rubbing at her eyes quickly.]

Okay.
ceded: (pic#6268025)

[personal profile] ceded 2017-02-05 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Natalie...

[ Despite one small outburst the first time Tarvek got shot, Xion has otherwise been ..... very quiet for this whole thing. Even when the ground swallowed her roommate whole.

Now she finds her way over to Natalie's side, staying close and looking up at her with concern. ]
robitussin: (when your house has much more)

[personal profile] robitussin 2017-02-05 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[For a moment, it's like the world had narrowed to only the piece of earth Tarvek had vanished into. Xion's voice startles her, and she remembers abruptly that she isn't alone here.

She takes a breath, swallows, shakes her head.]


It's fine.

[It's not.]
ceded: (pic#8806906)

[personal profile] ceded 2017-02-05 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
... no, [ she says, her voice just a little thick, and a terribly sad smile on her face. ] It's not fine.

[ Xion rests a hand on Natalie's arm - you know, the one she still has - and tilts her head. ]

Let's go.
robitussin: (you're growing up unstable)

[personal profile] robitussin 2017-02-05 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[She pauses, then shifts trajectory slightly, inhaling shakily.]

I'm fine.

[Also false. Regardless, she nods.]

Where are we going?
ceded: (friend » ɪ'ᴠᴇ ᴍᴀᴅᴇ ᴀ)

[personal profile] ceded 2017-02-05 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The look she says Natalie says she doesn't believe that at all. But she lets it go. ]

I dunno. [ Soft. ] Where do you want to go, Natalie?
thatsthespirit: (pic#10763640)

[personal profile] thatsthespirit 2017-02-05 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[gllllances at her, expression neutral (like it had been during the entire duel), but she does. sidle a bit closer. she understands Natalie's frustrations and fear]
robitussin: (there will be light)

[personal profile] robitussin 2017-02-05 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Please don't.

[She says, maybe a little more firmly than is necessary, once she notices Milla coming closer. She doesn't even know what she's telling her not to do, but...]

I'm okay.
thatsthespirit: (pic#10798439)

[personal profile] thatsthespirit 2017-02-05 09:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[she remains close, but. doesn't reach out for her. mmmmaybe now is not the time for comfort cuddles]

. . . all right. I wanted to make sure. I know-- you went through a lot of pain down there.
hydrokinetics: (There's no reason)

[personal profile] hydrokinetics 2017-02-05 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[...yeah allllso a glance because. Yeah. This is alarming. With the two other girls flanking Natalie though he stays where he's at even if he's keeping an eye on her.]