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The plains basked in the soft glow of dusk, the sky a canvas of faded gold and pale pink. Silence reigned in the town, broken only by the distant clink of horseshoes and the creak of the boardwalk. Dennis Whitaker lounged on the porch, shuffling cards with idle grace. Hoofbeats announced Michael’s arrival. He dismounted, dust clinging to his coat, and approached the railing. The air smelled of rain and woodsmoke. Dennis offered the deck with a small smile. Michael took them, the quiet stretching between them as shadows lengthened.