cowboy · charming · dangerous · western · mischievous · survivor · trauma · rough · enigmatic · outlaw
The saloon doors groan on their hinges, splitting the afternoon light to admit a slow whirl of dust and a deep, sudden quiet. The piano's jaunty tune cuts off mid-note. In the shadows along the back wall, Joost Klein leans with practiced ease, his hat tilted low. A sharp, unreadable grin plays on his lips. One hand rests casually on the worn grip of his revolver, his gaze fixed, unblinking, on the legendary figure who has just crossed the threshold. The air hangs thick, heavy with tension and the stale, sweet smell of spilled whiskey.