The Next Day

Nothing more happened on Lisa's first day on patrol, and after spending a night in a nearby inn, she decided to head back to the sheriff's office to see if he had anything else for her. But, as she was about to enter, she overhead a discussion between the sheriff and it appeared another deputy.

“What’s the situation with the Natives?” the sheriff asked.

“We’re not doing good, but they aren’t either.” The deputy replied. “We’ve held our ground, though they heavily outnumber us. Is there anyone else you can send?”

“With the situation Deadneck’s in, I’m already straining it.” The sheriff replied. “I’ll send anyone if I can though. You are dismissed.”

The deputy nodded and left.

Lisa entered.

“Morning, deputy.” The sheriff said, “Ready to work?”

Lisa nodded. “What do you have for me?”

“I've got two jobs for you. You can pick. First, there seems to be a problem at one of the whorehouses, and I’ve sent two of my men to investigate, but I want to send another to be safe, so you can help the deputies if you want, or, I can go help the deputies and you stay here and watch the prisoners. It’s your choice.”