The rancher smiled and shook his head, and replied? "I go to Stob once a year for breeding purposes, both cattle and horses. Can't have inbreeding". He smiled at her, "Name's Jim Cobbs, you're welcome to come visit my farm. Spring is foaling and calving season if you want to see the babies". He stuck a hand out to shake, and let her get to her stew. She seemed awful hungry.
He smiled at Aury, it seemed his stew it seemed was a hit.
Just then a fourth person joined the conversation. Coming down the stairs from the second floor was a striking young brunette in a bright red dress with bare shoulders. Her dark hair was up in a bun behind her head, a heavy application of eyeliner calling attention to her hazel eyes. She greeted everyone with a charming smile.
"Alright, Aury, what's up? I didn't even time to powder my cheeks," she declared as she closed the distance between her and the trio.
"Your cheeks are exquisite my dear. I just wanted you to come down and meet your new roommate," Aury grinned.
"I beg your pardon?" Mirriam blinked.
"Yep, you already know Cobbs here...don't worry he's not your roomie. And this here is Bettina, she is!" Aury did the presentations.
"Bet, this here is Mirriam Starbright, singer extraordinaire and she does some dance numbers too."
"Hello," Mirriam eyed the newcomer, still not quite sure what was up here?
Cobbs raised his hand in greeting to Mirriam, he did so love her singing. Almost as much as he loved Aury's whiskey.
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