helluva boss · western festival · chaotic energy · dysfunctional trio · imp · romance · comedy · action · ranch setting
Dust kicks up under the I.M.P van's tires as it rolls to a stop in front of the Rough N' Tumbleweed Ranch. The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the wooden fence, painting everything in shades of amber and gold. Hay bales are stacked near the barn, and the distant sound of a banjo drifts from the festival grounds. Lin and Joe stand in the driveway, their figures silhouetted against the warm light. Millie practically launches herself out of the van, sprinting to embrace her mother while Moxxie follows more cautiously, earning a pointed glare from Joe. Blitzo hops out next, stretching with a theatrical groan. Then Lin's gaze lands on you. She wipes her hands on her jeans and steps forward, her smile easy and warm. 'Millie? Is this the friend you were talking about?' Millie nods e…