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Medicine Seller ([personal profile] meds4sale) wrote2021-09-05 02:49 pm
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-11-29 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
Arthur looked at the one he indicated and nodded. "Yea I think she'd be a good one." he agreed and stood up, slowly so as not to alarm the herd which had taken notice of them but were only paying attention just enough. He got his rope ready, having already put on a pair of gloves to enhance his grip.

"Alright here we go." he said and calmly and slowly walked toward the mare.

"Easy there girl...Ain't gonna hurt yea..." He spoke to the mare who'd raised her head, chewing a mouthful of sweet spring grass, ears pricked toward him. He kept up the encouraging words, calling her pretty and assuring her he meant no harm.

She trotted away with a snort, the rest of the herd backing away too, but they didn't bolt which was a good sign. Arthur tried again. The mare seemed more interested this time but, again, strange man. They shifted once more. He was patient, he knew form experience this could take some time, but third time's the charm and he managed to get quite close-

"Gotcha!" he roped her around the neck and began a sort of tug-of-war with her. The rest of the herd ran for it while the gray bucked and reared, but Arthur kept tight hold of the rope and began to wear her down. When she'd calmed enough to stop jumping, he in turn leapt upon her back, and she didn't like this at all.

Holding on for dear life to the rope and to her mane, she bucked and jumped and reared again to throw him. But his grip remained solid and he held, still speaking to her, though now jostled a lot.

The fight wasn't a long one and after a couple minutes she slowed, and stopped her attempts to break free. When Arthur was confident she wasn't going to throw him, he eased off his grip and slid off her back, stroking and patting her neck, giving more words of encouragement before waving Todd over.
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-11-30 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
They were lucky, sometimes the horses were too skittish to even be seen, other times they’ll eat right out of your hand. Depended on their prior interactions with humans, if any.

“That include you?” He grinned, pecking the man’s temple and making a makeshift halter for the horse while she sniffed for treats. She jerked her head at the rope around her nose but a few kind words and pats and she realized it was okay.

“Will have to pick up some gear for yea in Valentine but let’s try without it for now. Hop on up her back” he instructed.
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-12-02 12:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Arthur smiled at the touch, though a bit sad that they’d have to cease such gestures while they were in and around town.

Once he was up, he had the medicine seller shift to sit properly and where to settle his legs. He then explained, yes, yanking the mane too hard could be uncomfortable but to hold onto it for now along with the makeshift bridle.

He then led the pair around, letting both horse and rider get used to the feeling and one another while still in about as much control as he could be. Steadily, the mare relaxed, realizing the being on her back was not going to hurt her and happily accepted treats from both men when things went right.

Eventually Arthur brought Buell over and they began a very slow walk side by side, a steady circle in the area.

“Not bad at all” he praised, watching the both of them.
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-12-03 10:54 am (UTC)(link)
“Got a long way to go, the both of you, but not a bad start at all.” He praised with a crooked grin, giving Todd’s shoulder a squeeze.

They retrieved their gear and Arthur steered them back on the road toward Valentine at a steady walk.

Once the mare and her new rider were comfortable, they all moved into a quicker but steady pace. The mare was still very wild and whenever they came across another rider or something near the road like a skunk, she’d balk and fight for control. But between the medicine seller and Arthur’s guidance, so far the medicine seller didn’t end up being bucked.
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-12-09 10:16 am (UTC)(link)
Valentine had hardly changed since Arthur last visited it some months ago, then again it was a livestock town and he doubted much of it would for a long time. But it was the better than Annesburg, despite smelling just as bad, though instead of coal burning, it was sheep.

They stopped first at the stables, Arthur recognized a couple of the men but they didn’t seem to recognize him, which he was grateful for. Though their attention was largely on Todd and his feisty new horse.

They stocked up on couple things and got the medicine seller some gear for his mare, who was-as predicted-rather jittery around folk. But oats and some kind words and pats and she settled down. Getting the bit in her mouth was the hard part though and took them quite awhile to coax her-with more oats and an apple-that all was okay. The saddle was easier and soon they were leading their horses out and through town.

At the medicine seller’s comment about not being good at naming things, Arthur chuckled, “So I noticed. Horses are a bit easier to name than people I think. Can be as simple as something like-“ he paused, looking at the mare and her dapple gray coloring, “Stormy. Or somethin’ more elaborate. Before Edelweiss I had a horse named Boadicea, name of a Welsh queen who fought against the Romans. Hosea helped me pick that one out. Fit her nice I think.”
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-12-20 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Arthur chuckled lightly at that, “Ain’t that well versed, just know a couple things.” Largely thanks to Hosea and partly Dutch. “As for travelin’ overseas, ain’t sure. Last time I did we ended up in Guarma and in the middle of a fight that almost got one of us killed.” Javier had ended up okay but, he wasn’t in any hurry to leave the country again.

Most of Dutch’s plans in the end involved going to Tahiti. Living the life of mango farmers or something. Arthur wasn’t keen to push toward a goal of leaving the country. Would need a lot of money, and while he’d be better off in England or Ireland when it came to the language barrier, he’d stick out like a horse in a hotel.

No, no for now he was content staying here in the land he knew, still getting used to the fact he only had to look out for himself now. No gang to bring game or money back to, or trains to rob or such. Just him. And the medicine seller.
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-12-21 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Arthur elbowed him with a grin at the light tease, leading them over to the general store to do their restocking.

“Legend? Christ I hope not.” He snorted “The lesser I’m known the better, otherwise if this whole bear thing makes me not age, gonna have a hard time not being noticed.” He said, hitching Buell on the post and leading the way inside the familiar shop.

Again, another face he recognized in the manager behind the counter, but another that didn’t recognize him. He wondered idly if he was a forgetful face, or being what he was had changed him physically enough to hide his identity. He wouldn’t push his luck by asking, especially since he got into a big fistfight first day in this town awhile back.

Arthur stocked up on the usual dried meats and cheeses, some glorious coffee-Hamlish hadn’t had a lot and Arthur had foolishly blown through what he did early in the winter-but apart from some beans, steered away from canned goods. The medicine seller had certainly refined his palate, and with his heightened sense of smell and taste, found most of the canned items to not be as pleasant anymore.

They also stocked up on fresh fruit and vegetables, and a few jars of jam. The fewer trips into town he made the better so might as well grab what they couldn’t make or forage themselves. The rest of his money went into getting some new clothes.
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-12-24 09:08 am (UTC)(link)
They added the larger supplies to Buell as he was used to carrying loads and the new mare was still growing accustomed to the bit and saddle.

Arthur also splurged and got a bottle of rum and a bottle of whiskey. Nothing fancy, just a little something. He also eyed the leather bound journals, but they were pricey even if he hadn’t bought the liquor, and he passed them up. But God did he miss writing!

Normally he’d be okay with staying one night but as the new mare was unpredictable and they had a lot of supplies, it was best they left town. Mounting, they rode up to Emerald Ranch, the ride relatively short, the fresh air and breeze welcome after the stink of livestock. Arthur stopped them a bit away from the barn on the ranch, dismounted and had Todd remain with the horses, approaching a balding fellow working on a stagecoach.

They greeted relatively amicably, both having known one another and the man Seamus mentioned something about having not seen Arthur since after the lion incident. Arthur then procured a bundle of items he had no use of that he’d found around the cabin. Some clothes but little bits and bobs. Some haggling, money exchanged, as the sun went down and finally Arthur bid him good evening, returning to the medicine seller to try and find a spot to camp for the night.
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-12-28 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Strange." he answered truthfully. "Feels like nothin' has changed. While it ain't been as long as it feels, figured somethin' would. Guess not. Glad no one's recognized me, apart from Seamus" he said, jabbing his thumb back toward the man he'd been bartering with.

At the noise, Arthur turned to look at the box, then the medicine seller. "Uhh, that mean what I think it means?"
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2021-12-28 07:24 am (UTC)(link)
Arthur stroked Buell's neck, the stallion jittery himself but the mare was even more so, new at being told to stay put instead of run from the weird and potentially dangerous.

"Easy boy." he coaxed before turning back to the medicine seller. "Want to camp nearby tonight and check it out or what?"
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2022-01-01 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
Arthur led them away from the ranch and to the tree line some distance away, the horses calmed once they were and began to set up camp. Pitching the tent-no longer shy about sharing one-he shook his head, "Not much. Shot to hell for some reason inside, never had time to look into it much more though. Owners and workers at the ranch ain't the sharin' type. Once saw a girl in the window of the house further down, inquired to someone about her and they just said to move on."

Tent and fire going, he saw to Buell, brushing him down, feeding him, then tying him to a tree with the mare.
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[personal profile] unshakencowboah 2022-01-02 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Why?" he asked "I mean why would folk hide knowledge of it and why is it ominous?" he asked, lighting the campfire and beginning to gather more sticks in the immediate area.

If the medicine seller thought the mononoke being there was a problem, then they'd probably have to deal with it before moving on. This was part of the fox's job or calling afterall.

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