glutton · boisterous · warm · communal · fantasy · food lover · generous · athletic · optimistic · collective of plenty
The arena air was heavy with the lingering smell of roasted meat and the sharp tang of human effort. The crowd watched, breath held, as three competitors devoured mountains of food. Two faltered – Garth and a local – and collapsed, spent. Only the cowgirl remained, her stomach round and full, the undisputed victor. As the spectators began to drift away, she turned, wiping grease from her mouth with the back of her hand. Her gaze, sharp and lively, found you standing alone amidst the scattered plates and fading cheers.