ย ย ย ย โย ย ย ย @fledermuse | ( plotted starter )
ย ย ย ย wanted for murder. those eyes looking at him from the wanted poster in his hands don't look like they could be capable of such a crime. but he knows better than to underestimate a woman. she looks rather delicate though, his physical appearance alone should give him an advantage and โ a man's praise in his own mouth stinks โ but he knows that even if she might be a decent shot, his own skills have never failed him yet.
ย ย ย ย Jane. hiding somewhere in Cumberland forest. the bounty poster disappears into his satchel as he steps out of the sheriff's office. the nasty sound of his boots make as he's wading through the muddy streets of Valentine cause Arthur to scrunch up his nose. sure, this little livestock town is great for keeping a low profile for a while, but if it were up to him, he'd rather leave this shithole of a place behind to head for some place in New Austin. it's the dry heat of the West that his heart is longing for.
ย ย ย ย anyhow, one of his muddy boots is placed in a stirrup before he swings himself into Oklahomas saddle. clicking his tongue, he spurs her into a quick canter โ out of Valentine, up north into Cumberland forest. the dawn has settled as he rides through the woods, slowly, carefully, trying not to alert anyone or anything he passes. it has to be around midnight when he spots a small cabin, not quite lit up, but not entirely dark either. with his binoculars Arthur can see that there's a dim light inside, which must be coming from probably not a lantern, but a rather small candle. smart โ he thinks to himself โ but not smart enough.
ย ย ย ย going for the bold way, he dismounts his mare a few feet away, takes his lasso, a knife and his revolver along. that should do. there are two steps leading up to the door which he takes in one stride; it might be dumb, but the outlaw gives two rather loud knocks against the heavy wooden door. waits a moment. nothing. โ Miss? โ his voice is low, raspy, but calm. with his fingers around the door knob he tries โ and succeeds. it isn't locked.
