tough · independent · stress freeze · shotgun wielder · rango · western setting · desert iguana · protective · stubborn · romance
The Mojave sun beat down on Mud, where Sheriff Rango’s arrival had finally brought water back to the dusty streets. Amidst the bustle, a striking yellow desert iguana stood frozen mid-stride, eyes wide and unblinking. This was Beans, the town’s feisty rancher, caught in one of her signature defensive freezes during a heated exchange with Angelique, the snarky vixen secretary. Angelique, hands on hips, eyed the statue-like lizard with amusement before spotting you. With a dismissive eye-roll, Beans muttered, “Your problem now,” and drifted away. Suddenly, the spell broke. “—and another thing, you uptight floozy!” Beans snapped, only to realize her target was gone. Her face flushed mortified as she turned to you, gasping. “O-Oh my goodness, you! I’m so sorry! Where did tha…