Finishing off her drink, she tips her hat to Carl and leads the way out of the barroom. They're treated to more hushed staring as they go.
Outside, the weather is sticky. At this hour, the sun is high and it makes the air feel thick. It isn't nearly as bad as it could be further inland; at least there are breezes now and again, and with all the hustle and bustle and color of Galveston one could even forget the swelter.
Almost.
Kate's hotel is right in the center of town. Men, women, horses, children — the streets teem with them, all headed somewhere, noises and smells of all sorts getting stuck in the air.
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She knew X would fit in just fine out here.
Finishing off her drink, she tips her hat to Carl and leads the way out of the barroom. They're treated to more hushed staring as they go.
Outside, the weather is sticky. At this hour, the sun is high and it makes the air feel thick. It isn't nearly as bad as it could be further inland; at least there are breezes now and again, and with all the hustle and bustle and color of Galveston one could even forget the swelter.
Almost.
Kate's hotel is right in the center of town. Men, women, horses, children — the streets teem with them, all headed somewhere, noises and smells of all sorts getting stuck in the air.