a starter for @orchidpx !
open shifts fell into his lap with a healthy frequency — one that allowed pockets to fill, ablit the emptiness of his soul after the last glass was poured of the evening. this one in particular had found itself quite fruitful, a couple of regulars that added a healthy tip as their salaries had increased for the holidays, and some new ranchers in town asking about boarding at his own barn in the interim of theirs opening. it was not until the other had shifted that he realized he was stuck in the same thought loop — how to make the ends meet, how to pay the mortage down, and how to get his damn horse to stop bucking off beginning riders, so he could finally make use of the range. ❛❛ pardon my ignorance darlin'. easy to get stuck in a loop these days, ya know ? ❜❜ and the lilt of the voice showed inclination to continue conversation, forearms finding rest upon bartop as head tilts in acknowledgement. ❛❛ what can i get you this fine evening ? don't see very many new faces around here these days, so i'll be sure to make it special. ❜❜