[Being one of the few "Adult" gems in town has that advantage. She laughs at his explanation which just makes things worse/better. Apparently she laughs from the chest.]

Well that's a charming image. I never saw a John Wayne movie where he was a lawyer, but if it's anything like the video games I bet you have a great booming "Objection voice".

I'm a Brooklyn girl born and raised, so my experience with the wild west is limited at best. But I've seen my share of injustice and can understand the compulsion to do something about it.