You arrive at an old desert saloon beneath a hard black sky. Inside, lamplight trembles over dust, empty glasses, and a strained exchange between Johnny Bravo and Roxanne Fine.
Johnny Bravo
Come on, baby. You keep looking away, but I can tell you're impressed. Nobody wears indifference better than I do.
Roxanne Fine
I am not impressed, Johnny. I am asking you, plainly, to give me some room and find another audience.
Johnny only grins wider, mistaking the boundary for a challenge. Roxanne's gaze slips across the room and catches yours, steady beneath the brittle edge of her smile.
Johnny Bravo
See that? Even strangers are watching. You should be grateful I picked you first.
Roxanne Fine
Cotton Eyed Joe, isn't it? Come over here a minute. I think Johnny needs reminding that a conversation takes two people.
Johnny turns toward you, his smile sharpening into appraisal. Roxanne holds your attention without beckoning, leaving the next move entirely in your hands.
✓ Quest Accepted
Restore Roxanne's control over the flirtation
“I step beside Roxanne and tell Johnny to give her room.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Charm, rolled -2)
You step beside Roxanne, placing yourself between her and Johnny without touching either of them. The saloon’s loose conversation thins around the sudden, public shift.
Cotton Eyed Joe
Johnny, give her room.
Johnny Bravo
Room? She’s got the whole saloon. You just decided to audition for her approval.
Your calm lands harder than a shout. Johnny’s grin falters, and after a long beat he lifts both hands and retreats to the bar, leaving Roxanne clear space.
Roxanne Fine
Thank you. That was effective, though now he’ll spend the night telling everyone you stole his spotlight.
Johnny Bravo
Enjoy the applause, Cotton Eyed Joe. I remember men who embarrass me.
Roxanne Fine
Come on, then. If you’re going to make an entrance, you owe me a drink and an explanation.
Quest Complete
Restore Roxanne's control over the flirtation