Prelude: That Damn Bank

[TetNak]

"As much as I can," the marshal says. "I would have someone less occupied maybe stay up there. What about the reverend or one of her friends?" Barlow yawns, leaning back in his chair.

[Vardaen]

"The Reverend is a good idea, but the man will eat me out of house and home before I return." He cracks a smile, "Well, thanks marshal, you don't know where I might find him do you?" He waits for a reply and either way he's done here. He'll head out to try and find the reverend with or without directions from the marshal.

[TetNak]

"He's around," the marshal says, "Probably at the church."

There is a small church just outside of town.

OOC

If you want we can fast forward through your prep of leaving and get you to Dumas

[Vardaen]

OOC

I'm okay with a few sort scenes befor reaching dumas

Holt tips his hat to the Marshal and heads down to the local church. The building isn't large, but its a house of god and so as he enters he removes his hat, but leaves his pistol on his belt. The rancher looks aroud a bit nervous as if setting foot in here might actually cause him harm. He seeks out the Reverend.

[TetNak]

The church is empty expect for the reverend. He has one arm in a sling, but is cleaning up with a rag, basically dusting the place at the current time.

[Vardaen]

"Reverend." Holt calls out as he walks into the small chapel. "How's the arm." He heads up toward the man, hat in hand, as he glances around almost nervous to be in here.

[TetNak]

The reverend turns and looks over his shoulder. He waves at Holt with the rag in hand. "Not bad, sore, I guess. I will live, God willing." The reverend smiles, "So, what can I do for you, Holt?"

[Vardaen]

Holt wrings his hat brim, "I'm heading up to Dumas, and will be away for a bit. I was hoping that you might look in on Loretta and Jim for me while I'm gone?" He is dressed to ride, and that pistol at his side suggests he's expecting some trouble, rightly so after what he's been through. "I figured maybe with a preacher about anymore trouble might stay away from my ranch."

[TetNak]

"Well, I don't know if I will scare anyone off," he says, raising his slung arm somewhat. "But, of course I will check in on them." He smiles, it is a relief that there are actually honest and noble men in this day and age. It isn't a common trait.

[Vardaen]

Holt nods, "Thank you kindly Reverend. I need ta take a side trip to Dumas, so I'll be gone longer than I planned. Loretta will want ta know that I reckon." He glances around, "Well, thanks." He gives the holy man a wave of his hat and then heads back outside, puts his hat on, mounts his horse and turns north toward Dumas and rides off...

OOC

I'm okay if you want to take it from here.

I have it in my head thay my ranch is east of town , if that right?