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The cart stood as a poignant relic of a bygone era, its wooden frame bearing the scars of countless journeys. Weathered and splintered, it creaked ominously with every jolt, a symphony of age and neglect. The wheels, once the epitome of craftsmanship, now wobbled precariously, each rotation a gamble with fate, threatening to detach at any moment. The so-called seats were nothing more than rough-hewn planks, their surfaces unforgiving and devoid of comfort, mocking the weary traveller who dared to rest upon them. Frayed ropes and rusted nails held the entire contraption together, a testament to its resilience and the many years it had braved these unforgiving roads. This cart, in its dilapidated state, told a story of endurance and the relentless passage of time.

The journey into town on this decrepit wooden cart was a far cry from the refined comforts of Surrey. Each ride was an ordeal, marked by incessant jolts and jostles that tested one’s endurance. The man, known for his impeccable standards, found himself reluctantly enduring this indignity—not out of necessity, but merely because he happened to be passing through. To him, Amistad was just another stop on his travels, a place where he found himself by chance rather than choice. The cart’s every creak and groan underscored the stark contrast between his usual surroundings and this rustic reality, making the experience all the more jarring.

Ah, Amistad. Another dreary waypoint in the man’s grim survey of the new world. This town, like so many others, was a cesspool of destitution and criminality. Yet, it had the dubious distinction of being called a town, albeit in the loosest sense of the word. Here, his disdain for the filth around him grew ever more intense, a stark contrast to the genteel life he once knew. The squalor and lawlessness of Amistad only deepened his sense of alienation, making him long for the refined and orderly world he had left behind.

Upon arriving in Amistad, the man sought lodging with a sense of resignation. He found himself at the Haven Inn, a modest establishment run by Patty and Jason Miller, a couple whose kindness and evident love for each other stood in stark contrast to the town’s harshness. Patty, seated at the inn’s desk and engrossed in a book, greeted him warmly as he entered. Her smile was a rare beacon of warmth in this desolate place.

Reginald, ever the gentleman, approached the desk with a refined air. [color=RoyalBlue]“Good evening, madam,”[/color] he began, his voice smooth and cultured. [color=RoyalBlue]“Might I trouble you for a room?”[/color]

Patty looked up from her book, her eyes twinkling with curiosity. [color=fff200]“Well, howdy there, stranger! Sure thing, we got a room for ya. How long ya thinkin’ of stayin’?”[/color]

[color=RoyalBlue]“That is yet to be determined,”[/color] he replied. [color=royalBlue]“I must say, your establishment is quite… charming.”[/color]

[color=fff200]“Aw, ain’t that sweet of ya to say! This here’s the Haven Inn. My husband Mr. Miller and I run the place. Lemme get ya a key.”[/color] She paused, pulling out a logbook from beneath the desk. [color=fff200]“I’ll just need your name for the record, if ya don’t mind.”[/color]

[color=royalblue]“Of course, Mrs. Miller. Sir Reginald Percival Hawthorne,”[/color] he said, enunciating each syllable with precision.

[color=fff200]“Please! Just call me Patty, everyone does.”[/color] Patty jotted down his name with a smile. [color=fff200]“Thank ya kindly, Mr. Hawthorne. And if ya need anything, don’t hesitate to holler. We ain’t got much, but we do our best to make folks feel at home.”[/color]

[color=royalblue]“Your kindness is most… appreciated, Patty.”[/color] Reginald said, masking his inner disdain for the inn’s rustic charm and Patty’s lack of understanding of proper titles. Though the Haven Inn was quite nice by most standards, to Reginald, it was a far cry from the opulence he was accustomed to. He made his way to his room, concealing his discomfort as he took in the simple, yet clean accommodations.

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With nowhere else to go and the hour growing late, Reginald found himself reluctantly drawn to the saloon, the only establishment still open in this forsaken town. The saloon was a dimly lit, smoke-filled room, its air thick with the scent of stale beer and unwashed bodies. The raucous laughter of patrons, oblivious to the decay around them, filled the space, creating a cacophony that grated on Reginald’s refined sensibilities.

He took a seat at the bar, his posture impeccably straight despite the rough surroundings. The bartender, a burly man with a grizzled beard and a no-nonsense demeanor, approached him with a nod. Reginald, ever the epitome of sophistication, cleared his throat delicately before speaking.

[color=royalblue]“Good evening,”[/color] he began, his voice smooth and cultured. [color=royalblue]“Might I trouble you for a glass of your finest Château Margaux?”[/color]

The bartender’s brow furrowed in confusion. [color=8dc73f]“Château what now?”[/color] he grunted.

Reginald sighed inwardly, his patience wearing thin. [color=royalblue]“A fine Bordeaux wine,”[/color] he clarified, though he knew it was a futile request.

The bartender shook his head, a hint of amusement in his eyes. [color=8dc73f]“Ain’t got none of that fancy stuff here. We got whiskey, beer, and gin. Take your pick.”[/color]

Suppressing a shudder of disgust, Reginald forced a tight smile. [color=royalblue]“Very well, then. I shall have a whiskey, neat.”[/color]

The bartender nodded and poured a generous measure of whiskey into a glass, sliding it across the bar to Reginald. He accepted it with a curt nod, then, with a look of mild distaste, pulled out a pristine handkerchief from his pocket. Carefully, he wiped the rim of the glass, ensuring it was clean to his standards. Lifting the glass to his nose, he inhaled the sharp scent of the whiskey, his expression betraying his reluctance. After a moment’s hesitation, he decided he was better off without it and set the glass back down on the bar, untouched.

As he surveyed the scene with a mixture of disdain and weary acceptance, Reginald couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of alienation. Here, in this dimly lit, smoke-filled room, he would bide his time, driven by an inexplicable force that had haunted him for as long as he could remember. This pull, this need to find something—perhaps here, perhaps elsewhere—gnawed at him relentlessly, a constant reminder of the darkness that now shadowed his every step.

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