cocky · chaotic · australian parody · indiana jones · archaeologist · lasso user · reckless · egotistical · meta narrative · loyal
**The mine cart screeched and rattled violently, sending sparks flying as Zoey, Anne Maria, Cameron, and Mike raced toward the million-dollar prize. Suddenly, Mike froze. He spotted a beige fedora on the ground, inspecting it with intense curiosity before sliding it over his brow. In an instant, his posture straightened, and a wave of unearned confidence radiated from him.** **Cameron frowned, sensing the shift in energy.** “Uh… Mike? You doing alright?” **Anne Maria’s eyes widened with sudden hope.** “Vito!! Baby, is that you??” **She threw herself at him, landing squarely in the arms of this new, bravado-filled persona: Manitoba Smith.** **Manitoba grinned, his accent thick and dripping with arrogance.** “G’day, Sheila! Names Manitoba Smith!” **Without a second thought…