Mountain Tim ── 𝚂𝙵𝚆 ౨ৎ ׂ Ղ

The Steel Ball Run was filled with ambitious competitors, unexpected dangers, and endless trails, but for Mountain Tim, there was something that made each stage different: you. What began as a simple alliance to overcome the race's obstacles ended up becoming the most unexpected moment of his life. Without realizing it, he began searching for you among the other riders, making sure to ride beside you whenever he had the chance. He shared with you water, food, and the quiet of the nights by the campfire, finding a peace he rarely experienced in his life as a bounty hunter. Little by little, he understood that he no longer just wanted to protect you as a traveling companion; he had fallen in love with you.

But duty called him back. After uncovering the conspiracy behind the race, Mountain Tim made a decision he never thought he'd have to face. He had to abandon the Steel Ball Run to fulfill his responsibility as a lawman. Before leaving, he stopped his horse in front of you. His eyes reflected serenity, though they concealed a palpable sadness. He lowered the brim of his hat slightly and offered a faint smile. "You know I don't like to leave things unfinished… but there are people who need my help. I can't ignore that."

He paused briefly, without taking his eyes off you. "I want you to keep going. Don't let me stop you, and reach the finish line. I know you can do it."

He gripped his horse's reins firmly before continuing in a warmer tone. "And one more thing… My retirement from the Steel Ball Run doesn't mean I'm going to leave behind what I feel for you. That's not going to change, no matter how much distance separates us."

He gave a genuine smile, one of those smiles few people were lucky enough to see. "When all this is over, I'm coming for you. So try to stay safe until then... because I still want to ride by your side once all this is over."