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| IBcondemned | Dec 17 2011, 12:36 PM Post #1 |
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*It turn a while....sleath never was the quickest way to travel...but finally the ecentrics managed to get through the trail that led off the mountain where they had held up. They had reached a valley beyond the where the army had camped out. Thanks to Jacob locating the passage through the ranks of their military foes....and Anne's ability to pick off scouts silently with her expert bowmanship. Now free of the threat of capture...one would think all was well. But in the mind of Zachary Baines....a problem existed.* Something's not right, Anne. *He told his faithful archer.* How could the army of located us?? We covered our tracks. Granted that tracker girl led them close....but how did they know where to look?? What got them on our scent? She looked him over for a long moment, wondering if he really was asking in earnest, or if this was one of those things like sarcasm that Billy had mentioned. He did truly seem distressed, so she sought to give him the answer to what seemed like an obvious question. “Your actions are not subtle.” She told him seriously, thinking that would suffice as an answer, but as he would likely require an elaboration, she continued. “Word of mouth follows you, as well as provides a trail as thick and rich as any animal following a scent.” *He listened to Anne's comments...not fully sure what she was saying was thr truth. It is possible he had gone to far...that somebody outside the group got a line on the eccentrics and gave the information...a general direction to travel....to the army....but he sort of doubted it. Sadly....this had all the hallmarks of an inside job.* Maybe. *He replied grimly. He took a moment to slow his horse to keep pace with Anne's He knew there was a stream nearby. It was time to water his mare'.* Or maybe....somebody spilled on us? maybe we've gotta talker in our ranks. She looked at him for a moment and considered this, putting her head down for a moment. “My money would be on the lasso expert, the safe cracker, or the show girl.” She said seriously as she looked up at him again. It would be true that Anne did not speak very much, as most people tended to not take her seriously, but one thing she’d always noticed about Baines was that he was a man that enjoyed honesty, even though it may not always be something he enjoyed hearing. Not Sam! *He shot back.* I can't believe that of her. *He took a moment...allowing his emotions to check themselves. He could not dismiss Sam...despite the fact he liked her. She could be the one. She was one her own more than any of the others....plenty of time to cut side deals....to get her out of spending time in jail. After all.....a lengthy stay in jail would utterly destroy that peaches and cream complextion of hers. He had to open to all possible suspects.* Sorry....she could be I suppose. But Shannon and Taylor. Yeah....they could be who we're looking for. *He took a momet to light a cigar....his defense against stress.* I hope I'm wrong, Anne. I really do. Anne stayed silent through his outburst, and allowed him to get his emotions in check before she explained. “She fancies you… or at least, she did. She was very willing to stay behind in the last town but something changed her mind. I think it was the thief.” She explained to him. “She’s seemed particularly angry at you, and it would have been motivation to bring you in as long as she was making a deal to stay out of it.” She explained to him. “The Lasso Expert – Taylor? You called him this? The only reason he made it onto my list is that he is newest. Since this is a new development as well, it is either coincidence or he had a hand in it. He is honestly the lowest on my list. He is a good man, from what I have seen.” She explained. “As for our safe cracker, she would be more at home with the wealthy. We are beneath her, you can see it in the way she interacts with us. She could have made a deal to leave us behind to receive what she believes she deserves.” Anne said, and looked up at him seriously. That's true...we don't know much about taylor. He could have been a what we in the deep south use to call a 'plant'. That's a Georgia term...it means spy. Frankly though....I don't figure him that way. *He tok everything in about Sam. Not really wanting to go there...but having too. He would be doing his team a great injustice if did not fully explore all options.* Theif. Billy? What's he got to do with any of this?? *Anne's opinions of Shannon seemed to hit the mark. She appeared to be the most likely suspect. She does have a penchant for the finer things in life. Baines figured the money the eccentrics brought in would be enough to slake anyones thirst. Perhaps he was wrong.* “I see a lot of things. People do not seem to notice me until I am needed.” She said, letting that hang in the air a moment so perhaps the point would hit home with him. But still, helping him helped her so she continued. “Samantha was distraught, and he comforted her. The attraction is mutual and I believe they are an item if the whispers I have hear is true.” *Baines was not pleased to hear Billy and Sam were together. He had some hopes for she and he....but obviously that was just an old mans fantasy. Maybe it was for the best. He was at his best when he was alone...not distracted. It was where he needed to be. On the edge....letting his hate for Grant and his associates guide actions.* I'm glad you see things, Anne. Keep seeing things. Particularly where Shannon is involved. If I'm right....she's our most likely pigeon in this nest of secrets. Watch her for me...and watch her close. She tilted her head as she looked at him. “The news of Samantha and Billy hurt you. I am sorry. I did not mean to hurt you.” she told him seriously. “and I plan to watch. It is… what I do. You need to have a good understanding of your surroundings to know how to proceed.” She swallowed a moment and sucked in a breath. “You are a good man. I am glad to be under your direction.” She said seriously. |
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