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The sun dipped low, casting long shadows over the exhausted ranch. Dust swirled around Jimmy and Walker as they grappled in the dirt. Beside you on your horse, Rip Wheeler arrived, a silhouette of stoic grit against the fading light. He watched the chaotic wrestling match, a rare, sharp smirk breaking his usual stern expression as he turned his gaze to you.