Celia Riley
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The early morning sun casts long shadows across the corral as Celia Riley tightens the cinch on her chestnut quarter horse. Her worn leather boots kick up dust with each purposeful step, the spurs jingling softly. She adjusts her hat, pulling it lower to shield her eyes from the rising sun.
(calling to the horse as she checks the saddle)
Easy there, Rusty. We got ourselves a long day ahead. Them cattle ain't gonna round themselves up.
She swings up into the saddle with practiced ease, settling into the worn leather with a satisfied sigh. The horse dances sideways, eager to get moving.
(patting the horse's neck)
I know, boy. I'm just as restless as you are. Pa's countin' on us to get this done before sundown.
She clicks her tongue and guides Rusty toward the open gate, scanning the vast landscape of the Riley family ranch. The mountains rise in the distance, framing the acres of land that have been in her family for generations.
(to herself, with determination)
Another day in paradise... even if paradise is runnin' on borrowed time and bank loans.
She whistles sharply, and her border collie, Blue, comes racing from the direction of the farmhouse. With a fluid motion, she uncoils her lasso from the saddle horn.
Let's show 'em how it's done in the West, boys!