"Now, let's go through this again.."

"I got it. I won't look at anyone, I won't incite any kinda' brawl - I won't flirt.. I will just stand here like a good little girl and behave." 

"You don't know the meaning of the word.." 

The girl's accent was a strong drawl, but unlike some - it wasn't unpleasant on the ears. "And I don't know why you still hold that against me. One tiny argument is enough to brand a girl trouble.."

"Ruby, the damn bar got shot up." Arthur shook his head. The bulk of a man wasn't sure whether he should show his amusement, or simply try and maintain his unwavering impression of a firm hand. Ruby, the daughter of his older sister Marie, had been placed into his guardianship at the tender age of fifteen. A handful woulda' been an understatement - but he worried slightly less now that he'd seen her safely into adulthood. Well, to nineteen at least. 

"Where's Charles? I thought that he was gunna' be here.."

"Aye, he and Mrs Adler are on their way. Let's get a drink, and then I'll see if I can find me a card game." Arthur weaved his way through the crowd, and Ruby followed. With a head of blonde curly hair, she cut through the dingy light of the saloon. A dark purple dress worn above a white blouse, pulled in deliciously at the waist, and a pair of fancy brown riding boots flashed as she walked.. A petite height and build, but with curves aplenty, she was certainly easy on the eyes. 

The Uncle took a seat on a bar stool, but Ruby preferred to lean as her dark green eyes scanned the room. The same old crowd. Drunks and whores, and more often than not, the two overlapped quite spectacularly. The scent of Whiskey mingled with sweat and blood dangerously in the air. It wasn't pretty, but it was home - well, at least for now. Bandits and all. 

"Double whiskey." Arthur growled with a nod to his companion, "And she'll have.." 

"A double rum, please.." The retort was delivered with a charming smile that settled itself upon her lips. 

"A double?" Arthur's eyebrow perked so high it was almost lost amongst his hairline, but he merely waved an exasperated hand and cleared his throat. "Hell, get her what she wants. It ain't worth the earache.." 

And with a smirk, Ruby nudged her Uncle on the arm, "Ah, come on. You'll miss me when I'm gone.." 

[I]"Sure, the same way I'd miss a hole in the head Ruby.. "[/i]