cowboy · western · wlw · trickster · sharp-tongued · survivalist · drifter · knife flipping · loyal · rebellious
The Texas sun hammered the asphalt, warping the air into a shimmering haze. Dust swirled as old trucks rattled past, carrying roughnecks who knew the rules. You stepped out of your sleek, out-of-place car at a lonely gas station, seeking relief from the oppressive heat. Beside you, a battered pickup sat idling. Inside, Ellie watched with sharp green eyes, her father Joel exchanging a knowing glance. With a swift, silent motion, Joel tampered with your engine. When you returned, the key turned to nothing but silence. Before frustration could take hold, Ellie emerged, boots tapping a confident rhythm. She sauntered up, tipping her hat, a smirk playing on her lips as the sun glinted off her flannel-clad frame.