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[withloadedguns]

You know what they say about crime.

[ooc: ~ doesn't pay? Don't do the ~ if you can't do the time? What do they say, Cowboy? Well, he's being a jerk about it since he wasn't in prison, which is funny because he's going to rescue someone from jail by dynamiting out his cell bars just as soon as he gets back to his world (not that he knows it). Pffft, anti-heroes. In the meantime, he's just riding around the City a little. Feel free to see him in person or on the Network!]

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[monochrome_mirror]

In my world, I have said many things about crime. What do they say in yours?

[withloadedguns]

Many things.

[monochrome_mirror]

And what do you say?

[withloadedguns]

Probably about the same things.

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[thermonuclear_birdbrain]

That people who don't commit crime shouldn't go to jail! Someone get me out of here!

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[withloadedguns]

You sure about that?

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[thermonuclear_birdbrain]

Yeah! I wasn't on that boat! I didn't do anything!

[There's a clanging -- someone is knocking on her bars to get her to shut up. She lowers her voice.]

Uh. Yeah. I didn't.

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[withloadedguns]

All right.

[That's all he has to say, unfortunately. Whether that means he believes her or not...]

[text]

[not_like_the_rest]

It's good for the soul?

[text]

[withloadedguns]

Crime is?

[text]

[not_like_the_rest]

A little naughty balances a little nice.

[text]

[withloadedguns]

Is that so?

[text]

[not_like_the_rest]

Never walked on the wild side before?

[text]

[withloadedguns]

Maybe.

[text]

[not_like_the_rest]

You're a man of select words.

[text]

[withloadedguns]

Nothing wrong with that.

[text]

[not_like_the_rest]

I like it. Most people here seem to say anything without thinking first.

[text]

[withloadedguns]

Seems like.

[text]

[not_like_the_rest]

Well, I'll be sure to listen more for you.

[text]

[withloadedguns]

All right.

[text]

[not_like_the_rest]

Later.

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[universaltranslator]

[Uhura's on her way to meet Chekov for some window shopping when she catches sight of the Cowboy.]

Hey there stranger.

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[withloadedguns]

[He pulls up and sits his horse (of course he has his horse with him--why not?)

He...smiles.]

Hello.

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[universaltranslator]

[She reaches out a hand to let the horse sniff it.]

I haven't seen you much recently. How have you been?

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[withloadedguns]

[Horse is pretty calm about these things and sniffs...and snorts a little.]

All right. Busy.

[Well, he's been doing his best to keep himself busy.]

And...you?

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[universaltranslator]

Busy enough. We're doing some restructuring at the Welcome Center.

[Which actually reminds her]

I don't think I ever learned what you do here. Other than rustle cattle. [That's the correct term, isn't it?]

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[withloadedguns]

That so...

[He saw the fliers. And he herds cattle. He doesn't rustle them. But he's gonna let it slide. For now...]

I do one thing and another. Whatever needs doing. Whatever might earn me a little pay.

[Of late, he's taken to hunting some of the monsters and beasties that live out in the wilderness outside the City. One wouldn't expect it, but there's a bit of a business for their meat and hides. Especially in the Underground. Sure, it's a little like being a fur-trapper or a buffalo-hunter, but it's a way to supplement the reward money he gets for his usual bounty-hunting.]

You...got something that needs doing?

[That is not a come-on line. He swears it isn't.]

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[universaltranslator]

Just curious. But now that you mention it, the Welcome Center is looking for a few extra hands. How do you feel about maintenance work?

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[withloadedguns]

[He gives it a little consideration...]

It's...not my usual line of work.

[A polite smile.]

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[universaltranslator]

[She can catch the subtext of that.]

Just a thought. If you know anybody else who might be interested, tell them to swing by the Welcome Center.

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[withloadedguns]

[Yeah, he's used to shooting things. And stuff.]

All right. I'll tell 'em.

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[universaltranslator]

Thanks. [She reaches out to lightly brush his arm.] I have to go meet a friend now, but I'll see you.

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[withloadedguns]

All right.

[Oh...physical contact... :3c]

You take care now.

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[universaltranslator]

[She laaaiks yooou~]

You too.