Mayor's Office Hours

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Red was almost foaming at the mouth. Not quite, since foaming was rather undignified and Red did have his dignity. After reading the school newspaper, he just wanted to put his head through the coffee machine. Not his, Lamb's.

What a PR nightmare.

Calming somewhat when Gladys brought him peppermint tea, he set about doing his mayor duties for the day since he was already there.

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Tex knocked on the door, she was supposed to have done this sooner but real life something had come up to keep her busy.

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Red looked up from his reading. "Come in."

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Tex entered, in one hand she was carrying an envelope, in the other she held the gunblade Yazoo made for her.

"Morning, mayor." She said, sounding particularly cheerful.

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"Tex," Red nodded to the chair in front of the desk and wondered briefly if it could hold up the weight of the armor. "What can I do for you today?"

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Tex eyed the chair too, it was a wonder really that she hadn't fallen through one just yet. So she remained standing.

"More what I can do for you, Red." She said as she placed the envelope down before him. "That's the quota you asked for. I'm sorry I didn't get it to you sooner. I went with the CO2 tranquilizers and the disposable darts."

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"Ah!" Red said with a grin. Pawed at the envelope to get it opened and pull out the quote. "Wonderful! I'll get this down to procurement and they'll be in touch with an open purchase order for you. Thank you for doing that. Expect to get an order for the tranquilizer guns and darts soon. I've a bit of a situation here..." he tilted his head.

What he didn't tell her is that he wanted to use the tranq gun on his sheriff at that moment.

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"I should be able to get them to you in two days," Tex reassured him. She paused, tilting her head. "So I've noticed..."

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He nodded slowly. "This is turning my town upside down. The sooner it's resolved, the happier I'll be."

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"Your sheriff sounds eager enough to finish the job," Tex remarked.

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"I like a quiet town. Peaceful. Brings in the tourists and money." Red said with a shake of his head. Looking at her, he nodded to her other hand. "What do you have there?"

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"A gunblade," Tex said as she held it up for Red to see. "My latest acquisition," she sounded pleased.

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"Almost a work of art," he said with a grin. "Have you had a chance to try it?"

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She would drop the 'almost' part herself. "Yes, in my range yesterday. Sadly enough, I don't have the advanced equipment yet for a more practised trial. Which is why I'll be gone for most of the day."

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"Ah. Well, it'll be good to step away from the store for a bit, I would think." Red nodded to her gun and then around his office. He wasn't so sure he liked the idea being out of his shop, given the alternative.

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"Yes," Tex agreed. "Although, I wouldn't trade a shop for an office and paperwork."

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"Shoot. I'll have to find someone else to take my place," Red laughed. "It's not too bad." Stopping, he shook his head and laughed harded. "That sounds unconvincing. I'll have to work on it."

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"Good idea," Tex nodded. "I'll try not to let the secret get out. I don't suppose there's a budget for an aide?"

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Red groaned. "You're not the first one to mention that. I guess I should do something on it."

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"Sounds like an idea. It's just a matter of finding the right sucker," Tex grinned.

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"Know anyone off hand?" Red asked hopefully. He really poured on the pitiful look in the chance it might work.

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"You're asking me?" Tex was amused, there weren't too many people in this town who talked to her, let alone people who liked paperwork. "I wouldn't have a clue."

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"Sure. Abandon me to the paperwork, all alone," Red said with a dramatic sag to his shoulders.

He chuffled lightly. "I'll eventually find someone. Hopefully."

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"Hey, I could handle it for you. I'm just not sure a pile of ashes are easy to archive." Tex said with a shrug.

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Red rolled his eyes to look at her with a grin. "Don't tempt me. It could make a few problems go away."

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Tex chuckled. "You know how to find me if you change your mind."

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Laughing again, Red nodded. "I do. Take care and have a fun day, Tex."

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"I know I will," she said and moved to the door. "Seriously, a nice fire and your day will get heaps better." She said before leaving Red to his papers.