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Post by bluwings on Aug 2, 2008 22:55:45 GMT -5
Mary Anne: "I really don't know- if I were you, I would just tell the truth, including the bit about Slocum's history with horses, and hope that the BLM Agent isn't like Norman White- I met him once, he reminded me of a cold potato!" i sadi, making a face.
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 3, 2008 12:39:48 GMT -5
Miley:
i giggled softly at Mary Anne. i saw Trill(Francesca) sneak over and ask what we were talking about. "we are trying to figure out what to do about Caramel Sensation and Mocha Lata when the BLM agent arrives. i dont want them to go back to Solcum, but i dont know what to tell the agent. i hope the BLM agent is Brynna, she's my cousin's stepmom." i said.
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Post by libertysgirl on Aug 3, 2008 15:36:18 GMT -5
Milly: I noticed everyone watching me closely and had a thought cross my mind. I wonder what would happen if I faked a faint? I thought then laughed slightly. I would be in SOOO much trouble. "So when is this BLM agent going to get here?" I asked looking down the road hopefully.
Kale: "I'm sure she's fine. It's looks really bad but it really is just a small scratch." I replied then looked at Theo. Subject changer. I thought then looked back at Milly. Man, I was lucky to have her! "I don't know what I would have done, Owen but I would have been a little bit more I don't know...WHat's the word? Tactfull about telling her." I replied with a raised brow.
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Post by hotspot on Aug 3, 2008 20:21:56 GMT -5
OOC: that's fine, Mia! i know how those things can be.... welcome back! and, since Liberty has posted recently, and will probably be back soon, i'm going to introduce a temporary character... much like hank the rustling cowboy! it won't be Brynna, because Katie is the only actual book character i will allow.
Trillium: "the truth vill suffice." i said simply. "but i bet the BLM knows all about Meester Slocum's shenanigans."
Katie: at last, a white pickup with the BLM crest and logo pulled up next to Berryhill. Milton came out just in time with a cold compress for Milly. a petite woman with a brown-honey-blond ponytail hopped out, dressed in a crisp khaki uniform and riding boots. i stepped forward to shake her hand, and Milton followed suit.
Leigh Tillotson: "Hello, Miss Sterling, Mr. Berryhill." i said, briskly. "and your students too, of course. i'm the substitute substitute director- while Mrs. Forster is still on maternity leave, and Mr. White is on trial in DC, i'm taking over." the last part quite delighted me; Norman White and his penny-pinching ways had been the bain of my existence until now. He was being tried at the capitol for some misuse of funds. "I'm very glad you're all taking such an interest in these horses." i said, glancing towards a paddock where the wild herd of eight were grazing. "i pulled an all-nighter researching their individual histories, and, my, do i have some interesting facts for you. but we should all go and sit down- any suggestions, Mr. Berryhill?"
Milton: "either in the conference room or out here in the gazebo would be fine." i said, smoothly.
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Post by bluwings on Aug 3, 2008 23:52:20 GMT -5
Mary Anne: The BLM agent impressed me, especially with the news that Norman White was no longer a threat to equine society. I couldn't wait to hear what she had to say about the horses- with her tone of voice as she said "my, do i have some interesting facts for you" made me think that the news must be good. I couldn't imagine anything bad happening to the eight beautiful mustangs in the holding pen!
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Post by Miastar on Aug 4, 2008 6:01:36 GMT -5
Sydney: Pulling an all nighter to look up the horses history? I wondered if they were domestic horses that had been kidnapped and then release when the horsenappers received their ransom. Kinda the way Monte was taken from me... I hoped that if these horses were at one time domestic they could be returned to their rightful owners. I'd jump in a heartbeat to help them return to their rightful home. I waited for us to sit down and Leigh tell us what he knew before I said anything.
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Post by hotspot on Aug 4, 2008 15:07:42 GMT -5
Milton: i led the way over to the gazebo at the edge of the English Garden. it was one of the thick stone ones, and was cool and shady inside. "Please continue, Ms. Tillotson." Leigh: (this is her! >) "as most of you know, this herd was confiscated two days ago from a certain cowboy horse rustler who prefers to go by 'hank.' some have been in his custody for an upwards of two years, as he was happy to report in order to reduce his fine, community service hourse, and time." i began. "hence, some of these horses will have to be adopted, since they've been off the range too long to properly assimilate. others, though, are still independant enough to go free again."
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 4, 2008 17:45:49 GMT -5
Miley:
i saw the BLM agent arrive and pointed to her. Francesca, Mary Anne, and i swiftly walked out of the tack room and ran over to the gazebo, to listen to Leigh's things about the horses. i hadnt seen the wild horses yet but i kinda hoping that my long lost mare, Crown Jewel was with the herd. i scanned over the paddock and thought i saw her but it was more of a red chestnut than a sorrel. i looked for Justin and thought he would be interested in hearing about the horses, since he was the one who saved them. i turned back to Leigh. "umm, excuse me, but not all the horses are here. i found a chestnut mare and bay foal in the woods and they are at Sterlings." i was about to saw that Mr. Solcum was the one who owned them but i just couldnt say it. i was afraid to.
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Post by bluwings on Aug 4, 2008 23:12:45 GMT -5
Theo: Was Miley's horse one of the herd horses? And what was to become of that gorgeous mare, Caramel, and her foal? Acting in advance, I said (because Miss Tillotson seemed trustworthy), "If you need a home for any of the tamer horses, I would be happy to adopt one!"
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 5, 2008 10:37:32 GMT -5
Miley:
i turned around at Theo who had just said that he would adopted one of the tamer horses. a thought popped into my head but i wouldnt say it out loud it would be very rude and hilarious. i saw Justin, walking out of the barn with a horse. the mare looked familar.
Justin:
i led Crown Jewel, Miley's mare out to the BLM agent. i led the sorrel flaxen mare over to the paddock with the rest of her herd. i opened the gate and let the belt around her neck fall. she nudged me and gave out a longing neigh and then galloped off to the rest of her herd. the herd stallion sniffed Fire Star(Crown Jewel's wild name) to see if any harm had come to her. when he was done she gracefully extending her stride trotted around the paddock with the rest of her herd behind her. i sighed at the sight of how happy the mare was to be free. i heard the BLM agent, Leigh start talking to me saying, "what do you think your doing?" i walked over to the gazebo and answered her. "i was just letting Fire Star back with her herd." i looked over at Miley and she was wearing a 'what did you just say' face. i shurgged in response. she bolted up from her seat and ran to the barn.
Miley:
when Justin said that one name, Fire Star, i couldnt believe it. back home where Crown Jewel ran wild, every rancher called her Fire Star for one her color of her coat and two for her speed. she was a pure bred Quarter Horse and the greatest horse in the world. i sprinted through the stable to Justin's horses' stalls. i quickly and carefully grabbed Rampage and jumped onto his back. he felt my excitment and he broke into an uneasy trot through the barn. we came back out into the light and i nudged him into a collected canter. as we neared the fence to the wild horses' paddock i collected him for a jump. when we got close enough we soared over the fence and i let him slow into an easy lope towards the wild horses.
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Post by hotspot on Aug 5, 2008 14:12:02 GMT -5
Leigh: "What are you doing?" i asked, bemused, as a blond boy walked out of the stables with one of the described wild horses on a belt leadrope. he let her into the paddock, and a girl ran back into the stable, mounted up on a horse, and jumped the fence to get inside. i marched stiffly over to the fence. "if i were you, i would come back here now." i said, a warning one creeping into my voice. "although this is one of the mares that, according to Hank, was previously domesticated, she's property of the Bureau until an owner comes forth. She has a brand, but it's too overgrown to see clearly."
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Aug 5, 2008 17:21:46 GMT -5
Miley:
i looked back at Leigh and spun Rampage around to stand in Leigh's direction. "that Mare, is my horse!" i said then added, "an owner has come forth so shes not Burea's property anymore!" i finished and spun Rampage around again and let out a shrill whistle. i looked over my shoulder and saw some people covering their ears as i let out another whistle. i looked forward inbetween Rampage's ears and saw the firey red sorrel mare walk forward, ears pointed in my direction and let out an answering shrill name. my cousin Sam, had given a secert name to her colt Blackie, when he was young. when Crown Jewel was mine and Sam was helping me train her she said to give her a secert name as well. no one knew it and i didnt want anyone to know it except me and Jewel. the mare walked forward with ears still pointed in my direction. i dismounted and ground tied Rampage. i walked to Jewel and stuck out my hand, letting her smell my scent. she nickered and i smiled as she began to lick my hand like she did as a foal. the mare was listening for her secert name but i wouldnt say it yet. but i would soon.
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Post by Miastar on Aug 5, 2008 19:55:46 GMT -5
Sydney:
"I've never adopted a wild horse before, though I have turned many a non racer into simple riding stock. I'd love to try my hand at taming one of the wild horses. I'd like the horse that you think no one is most likely to want, if it isn't to much trouble." I said to Leigh. I did a mental check of my finances, I still had a decent amount stashed from Ike's winnings. If I raced Sam in a few races here on the west, my jockey fees could leave me comfortable until I found a job. Maybe barn management or something new...
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Post by hotspot on Aug 6, 2008 17:30:48 GMT -5
Leigh: "it's wonderful that you two show so much enthusiasm!" i said happily, smiling at the nice girl and boy. "but that will all come in-" i turned my gaze on the girl on the horse, who whistled. the sorrel walked amiably towards her, and she shouted that it was her horse. "do you have any documentation?" i asked with an exasperated sigh. no matter how much i would love to beleive that pleasant coincidences like this do happen, i had been in the business to long to let anything go without proof.
Katie: "i'll go trailer the mare and foal from my pasture," i offered, and jogged over to my car. it's a rather unique automobile- i've never seen another Camry with a trailer hitch. i roared out onto the highway, excited at the prospect of mustangs at Sterling. another horse would be good for Sydney, and the others were sure to find homes, too.
Arin: the mustangs were beautiful, but i had two of the most beautiful horses in Nevada right now, one of whom wasquite the handful. i didn't need a third horse, but maybe i could help school one.
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Post by bluwings on Aug 6, 2008 19:21:47 GMT -5
OOC: PS, I want to know what Miley's rude and hilarious thought was! Theo: I colored slightly when I realized that what I said sounded like I wanted a gentle mustang! "I meant one of the horses that was too used to humans to be returned to the wild!" I corrected quickly. When I saw how Miley and Crown Jewel seemed bonded, I decided that I wanted to train a horse for myself- I had bought Inky as an already professional 3-year-old. Mary Anne: "Ms. Tillotson, do you have information about any of the horses that are already here?" I asked, surveying the eight beautiful mustangs.
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