3. Blackwater Creek

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Dick Sprouston

Edmund_Balworth

Jan 19, 2024 5:29 pm
Dick Sprouston

Dick looks a little confused. Lawyer... what fer? Round these parts we say what we mean and we mean what we say. That and a firm handshake solves all disputes... leastways those disputes that can be mended. Come in, come in, let's sit around the table to talk. What can I make y'all to settle yer stomachs? I have some venisen jerky or some fruit from the Jarvey's if yer of a mind? Dick gets up from the rocker and opens the screen door gesturing you into his house. Sprousten's house is one of the larger homes part of the "square" of Blackwater Creek. There is a larger building that looks to be some sort of general store with a sign that says "Baxters" on it and then other smaller homes.
Jan 19, 2024 6:07 pm
Manny, who hadn’t eaten a thing since they had set out earlier that morning pats his stomach and and simply nods as he says Yes.

He leaves his valise by the door but brings in his briefcase holding his papers.
Jan 19, 2024 6:29 pm
"Jerky suits me just fine - wouldn't mind some more o' that either." says Mickey nodding at his cup before draining it;
"This good stuff."

Dick Sprouston

Edmund_Balworth

Jan 19, 2024 7:30 pm
Dick Sprouston

Sure... sure... I have a case here in the kitchen. Come on in. Dick called back to Mickey.
OOC:
Full Health, Mickey

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Secret Roll

Secret Roll

Secret Roll

Jan 19, 2024 11:41 pm
Jimmy follows Sprouston inside and gladly accepts a piece of fruit - an apple, if available. "Well, it seems ya like this stuff their brewin' well enough, but clearly not the people makin' it. Might I ask, why is that? What kind of trouble are they causing for you folks?" Jimmy sits, not yet taking a bite of the food given to him, and listens for a response.

Dick Sprouston

Edmund_Balworth

Jan 20, 2024 3:04 am
Dick Sprouston
OOC:
Please give me a persuade roll Jimmy!
Dick sucks his teeth slightly and pauses before he responds. This stuff… Dick raises his tin cup. … it’s been here before the Carmody’s… before the Anti-Saloon League… before…. Dick pauses for a moment and his eyes go slightly unfocused. He gives his head a slight shake and looks back at Jimmy. Them boys… they… well they don’t respect or care about anything… they just care about themselves… Dick takes a sip of his whiskey and sucks it over his teeth before he mutters. They do make a damn fine whiskey though…
OOC:
Psychology rolls please
Jan 20, 2024 8:27 am
"Right, okay. So you're sayin' this recipe's some sort of heirloom? Somethin' passed down?"
Jan 21, 2024 4:14 am
Manny…seems to lose focus, drinking his whiskey and thinking about food. But something in Dick’s voice makes him pay attention.
OOC:
PUSH it real good!
Last edited January 21, 2024 4:15 am

Rolls

psychology (60) - (d100)

(80) = 80

psychology-push (60) - (d100)

(19) = 19

Jan 21, 2024 8:59 am
OOC:
Adding requested rolls here

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Jimmy McBride (CoC7e): Psychology (10) - (d100)

(29) = 29

Jimmy McBride (CoC7e): Persuade (10) - (d100)

(3) = 3

Dick Sprouston

Edmund_Balworth

Jan 21, 2024 12:08 pm
Dick Sprouston

Manny picks up on a deep seated hatred Dick has for the Carmody’s. Something beyond normal justice seeking, perhaps jealousy.
Jimmy’s seeming genuine interest causes Dick to sit forward in his chair regarding Jimmy with a wistful eye. This Valley… I know you might think me crazy… but this Valley is special. There is a gift that’s been given to us here. A gift of milder weather, abundant crops.. of the very love of God and his holy Mother… Dick sits back in his chair and coughs before he continues. Gifts like that are meant to be shared… Not hoarded… Gifts like that are freely given to all who bask in awe of the Giver… not to the few that find a way to warp that gift to personal gain. I don’t know their recipe… But I know we’ve been given the fruits from God, and them boys’re using those fruits to elevate themselves above the rest of us. The rest of the people God has blessed equally… It’s a sacrilege…
Jan 21, 2024 5:31 pm
'God... Right... The only thing god does for people is take their parents, and Lenny knows just what that feels like.'

He's still confused about the whiskey though, how can it taste so much better, last longer and well and only be made here, even if it's not god there does seem to be some important element of the whiskey that's only available here.

'It's been here for a long time... So it's something natural about the place, maybe just the waters special but that doesn't make to much sense and Lenny hates things he can't make sense of.'

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Lenny Valentine: Psychology (10) - (d100)

(49) = 49

Jan 22, 2024 7:56 am
Jimmy nods. "I don't think you're crazy," he says, "no more than the rest of us. So what is it you want? An end to the whiskey? Or you just want the town to benefit from it, instead of just those Carmody's?" He leans in a little closer, "And if we were to take care of that problem, do you have any preference on how we do it?"
Jan 22, 2024 7:43 pm
Manny thinks back to Hebrew school, and his religious studies classes at Harvard. Something about what Dick was saying just didn’t fit with his theological and historical classes… but it was a long time ago.
OOC:
push if allowed
Last edited January 22, 2024 7:47 pm

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History (60) - (d100)

(84) = 84

History (60) - (d100)

(43) = 43

Dick Sprouston

Edmund_Balworth

Jan 23, 2024 1:41 am
Dick Sprouston

From the religion standpoint, Manny doesn’t remember anything specific. Catholics, Lutherans and several other denominations of Christianity venerate Mary as the Mother of God, so Dick could be referring to that.

Something does come to mind with respect to local history. Manny remembers that there was fighting between a Native American tribe and settlers who wanted the valley for its fertile soil.
An end to the whiskey?! God no. When God gives you manna, you don’t throw it away! I would just want to make sure the good folk of our town get their share. Dick says beaming a big smile. As to how to deal with the Carmody’s, I would leave that up to you gentlemen as that’s a row I’ve never hoed, if you catch my meaning. Now… last time I was up to their place, this is what I remember… Dick then describes the Carmody farm in detail. https://i.imgur.com/YXkQqU3.jpg
Jan 23, 2024 1:58 am
Jimmy, the goose that laid the golden egg and all that… If we don’t get the recipe and all the know-how to run that still up there,…

He eyes Dick with a suspicious glare All due respect Mr. Sproutson, without a running concern, your town would get as we say back in Bean Town… ‘Bupkis’.

He eats some jerky and continues I thank you for your hospitality, sir. And again… no offense Mr. Sproutson, what exactly are you bringing to the table besides some apples and dried meats?

Dick Sprouston

Edmund_Balworth

Jan 23, 2024 2:20 am
Dick Sprouston

Dick looks at Manny with a dumbfounded expression. After a few heartbeats, the man leans back in his chair, crossing his hands behind his head. I knew you were professionals. Asking the tough questions. Not some backwoods people that would chop down the tree you’re standing on. I just gave you my friendship, and a map of them boys’ farm. Who’s to say I don’t give those same things to the next suit who comes into town? I’m sure whoever the Carmody’s are selling to presently would be interested… Dick leans forward in his chair. I’m not saying I would do that, mind you. I’m just offering another view for you to consider. This whiskey’s value will go down the more people get involved… No offense.
Jan 23, 2024 2:42 am
None taken. Sure! Sure! Friendship! Yes Mr. Sproutson, and we thank you for that and reciprocate indeed.

He shoots Jimmy a glance

Say uh Jimmy, can I get word with you?

He motions towards the door …in confidence as your lawyer.

Once he gets Jimmy out of earshot of Dick, he whispers to the younger Mcbride Jimmy, what’s the play here? Go in guns blazing and wipe out the Carmodys? If we don’t get the recipe like Declan said…

Manny shudders, thinking about Declan’s bloody arms from the other night.
Jan 23, 2024 10:09 am
"Nah, of course not Manny. Don't get your knickers in a twist. Sprouston clearly still wants the booze flowin' and that can align with our interests. The way I see it, we get the recipe, make a copy - for security mind you - then have the locals here keep the flow goin', but in our direction. The way Sprouston has it in for these fellas, if we cut a deal with the Carmody's, they could be yesterday's dinner by the time we start seein' the dividends."
Jan 23, 2024 12:52 pm
Lenny stands between Dick and Jimmy just far enough away that he can't hear their conversation, thinking about the farm, the distillery probably holds the key, but it's also true that it's probably not wise to take the Bosses brother into a gunfight, what with not letting him die an all.

Perhaps some sort of distraction, though going anywhere about that farm would seem a might suspicious, of the Carmody's are there though maybe someone can distract them over by the stables, pretend to be looking to buy horses or something.
Jan 24, 2024 11:27 am
"T'was nice talking to you sir, we'll definitely keep you and the good people here in mind when everything's settled."
He nods to his brother to move out so they can lay out a plan with the others.

Rolls

Mickey Valentine: Psychology (10) - (d100)

(52) = 52

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