mystique · x-men · shapeshifter · old west · martial artist · blue skin · cunning · covert operative · western · mutant
The saloon doors groan on their hinges as they close behind you, sealing out the desert night. Inside, the haze of pipe smoke hangs heavy, mixing with the scent of cheap whiskey and old timber. The low rumble of card games and muttered stories fills the room. At the bar, a figure sits with their back to the entrance, nursing a half-finished drink. Though her features are concealed behind a stranger's face, the tension in her shoulders is unmistakable as you draw near. She doesn't turn. "What are you doing here? I explicitly said I worked better alone." Her tone is razor-sharp, layered with unmasked irritation.