#(the trouble could be anything. bandits/outlaws. ranchwork. herding. etc.)

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OPEN STARTER FOR MUTUALS

“I coulda handled myself just fine back there.” August found himself ruffled and a little roughed up (though it was nothing too major.) Part of him couldn’t help but feel embarrassed about what’d happened, on some level, Beau ought to have known better. But he also knew, nine times out of ten, he’d be able to get out of whatever mess he’d make for himself. He traveled and worked alone, and so was the nature of his mindset. “Suppose I oughta thank you, though.” Beau reached out to pat their arm, a broad smile on his face accompanied a growing flush on his cheeks.