@AllenGies:
Carson works his rifle like a piano as he cuts down foe after foe. The bandits at the rear begin to dismount, firing as the (*they) do so.
Schmidt charges a knot of foes, lays into them with his dagger until there is not a single one left standing. The bandits at the rear begin to dismount, firing as the (*they) do so.
As you near the engine, you catch sight of Regina strains (*straining) to pull the thick iron pin that holds the two cars together. She takes one look at you then retreats back to the cover of the engine box.
Regina abruptly drops hers (*her) gun and steps away from the hostage.
This train, packed with gunpowder, would have been used to destroy a tunnel that the Central Pacific had crafted. A single match would have rubbled their work. However, you forced me to disconnect the cars in an attempt to halt this tedious very (*very tedious) conversation."
Bishop Hancock turns to her, squints. “You need not roll you (*your) eyes so at our belief. What will be, will be.”
“Yeah, we’re family.” Larry replies.
“There is only one answer to this. Jeff, you need to meet Larry’s sister for yourself. Paper doesn’t akways (*always) match life.”
“For what? Together they’d be wealthy enough to open a saloon or another hotel. But with them bickering and feuding, they won’t dig a ditch.” Preston points out. “I like the way things are, and I aim to keep it that way.”
“But if you were to place (*play) peacemaker, they’d owe you a big one. Maybe forever”
“Hello again, Marshal.” Regina says as you approach. "I’m surprised you aren’t dead.
“Nice to see you too.”
“Have you tried to escape yet?”
“I have this awful, terrible idea of involving you as a hostage.”
Pull Regina out of the cell, manacle her to within and (*an) inch of his (*her) life and shove her toward the door.
A thousand years of primal fear crawls up your spine as the lion licks it (*its) lips.
You grasp Schmidt’s shoulder and together you leap across the the (*double the) widening gap, grasp at a jut of iron with all your might.
Carefully move toward the passenger cars ahead.
Craft a fuse, light it, jump off and let the barrels do the work.
Take cover and wait for you (*your) enemies to reveal themselves.
You put a spur to your Grulla’s (*missing something here) and take off at a gallop toward the train. As you ride into plain view, the steam whistle shrieks from the locomotive. The clearing crew hurries off the track as the big wheels begin to turn. One by one, those men swing themselves onto the cars as they (*missing something here) to pass by.
Your horses reaches (*horse reaches or horses reach?) a steady gallop. The men work their way up to the top of the cars and begin to shift on back with rifles in hand. Not long afterward, the first shot cracks out above the churn of the engine.
You rush to Miss Caraway just as she gives a groan and rolls to the side. Her hip flash, pierced through and through, thumps dryly out onto the parched ground. Though the iron didn’t stop the round, it certainly slowed it down.
Carson’s rifle barks, as does Maria’s.
Miss Caraway’s pistols thunder alongside those of Carlos.
*Q: But Caraway was shot and was on the ground…is she well enough to keep fighting?
Across the way, Reginald takes careful aim at you with a cold iron pistol.
Take careful aim.
Try to take him prisoner.
Snap off a shot.
Charge him with your obsidian war-ax.
*Q: But I already had him as a prisoner…
“I am sick and tired of fighting you people on this train.”
“If you are here, who is running the engine?”
“What exactly is your plan here?”
“They go bankrupt and…”
“You could surrender you know…” *Q: This option remains even after choosing.
Q: Arrested Admunsens and took them to Carson City but then it jumps to options with Preston.
“Typical.” Anya sighs. “But we’ll get bailed and we’ll get lawyers.” “That is how it is done.” Yiska puts in, draws a glare from them both. Thankfully, that is as hostile as they get the whole ride out.
(Law and Order increased)
Really lay into Preston for all he did and didn’t do.
I am bothered by Preston just now and can’t hide it.
Let it go. Preston is not worth it.
*Q: Wong Dai Choi says same thing At Albion Falls and At Railway. Since I had met him at both places, shouldn’t he say something different?
“Nothing to sell, but perhaps something to give.” He says, leans forward slightly. “Something for the woman who has acts with the best intentions of the heart.”
“Is this like a Chinese tale, where you tell me a secret that will change my life?”
“Yes. The secret is, work very, very hard.” Wong Dai Choi says with a knowing smile. “No, what I am talking about is a technique for concentration. A simple matter of putting one’s mind in the proper harmony. A kind of… calm, that allows one to act despite distractions.”
“I don’t follow what you are saying.”
“I am offering something to you, for free.” Wong Dai Choi says, lets slip a rare smile of disbelief. “No, what I am talking about is a technique for concentration. A simple matter of putting one’s mind in the proper harmony. A kind of… calm, that allows one to act despite distractions.”
“Why don’t we walk out there together?” Schmidt suggests, “there’s some real pretty flowers that only bloom where the soil’s been turned. Shame about the cause, but they are beautiful all the same.”
“Glad to help.” Schmidt offers over, takes your hand and gives it a little squeeze. “Can we get together later? I’ve got some business to settle before close of the day, but I’d love to see you at sunset.”
“See you then.” He suggests, gently kisses your hand and all but sends you skipping out the door.
Hand in hand, you and Schmidt head out toward Boot Hill.
Q: Schmidt and I were gonna go to Boot Hill, then it said we were gonna meet later but then we went to Boot Hill.
Q: I did not invite Caraway along but as I leave for Boot Hill it is like she is with me…
With that out of the way, you ponder visiting the grave of Marshal James.
Invite Caraway along.
It will be better to go alone after Miss Caraway leaves.
“Glad we got that out of the way.” Miss Caraway offers over. You look back to Miss Caraway, find her idly leaning against the nearby wall.
Leave her be. ***
#“Last chance to visit the grave of a Marshal.”
You step out the door and head for Boot Hill.
“Others?”
“You sound sad.”
Stay quiet and let her talk.
Pick up your pace and get to the hill.
Nevertheless, having poked through the code in the past 24 hours, both a Yiska/Schmidt triangle and a Yiska/Carrie threesome are possible if your relationship and persuasion scores are high enough. Carrie in particular is very eager to be in a threesome with Yiska and the MC, so you only need to convince Yiska in that case. On the other hand, while Schmidt isn’t interested in Yiska, they can be convinced to share the MC. Schmidt/Carrie always forces you to pick one or the other however, or leave them both.
All those typos, all so easy to fix. Thank you.