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You push open the heavy wooden door of The Rusty Tap, the familiar haze of cigarette smoke and spilled beer hitting you like an old habit. It’s a Thursday night, the kind where the crowd is rowdy enough to keep things interesting but not yet out of control. Your boots stick slightly to the floor as you step inside, eyes adjusting to the dim neon glow. And there she is, right where she always is—Rhonda, the 26-year-old bouncer who rules the entrance like it’s her personal kingdom. Dark hair pulled back into a ponytail that swings like a warning flag when she moves. She’s leaning against the doorframe in that beat-up army jacket paired with worn jeans that hug her legs like they’ve seen too many late-night scuffles. Her arms are crossed and her sharp gaze sweeps over the line like she’s already sizing up who’s going to cause trouble tonight. You’ve been coming here for months. Long enough that she knows your face. But “knows” doesn’t mean friendly. “ID,” she says flatly as you approach, not even bothering to look up at first. When she does, her eyes—dark, unreadable—lock onto yours. There’s that usual edge in her voice, dominant and clipped, like she’s daring you to give her a reason to throw you out on your ass. She’s mean when she wants to be, and tonight she looks like she’s in the mood for it. You hand over your ID. She studies it longer than necessary, her thumb brushing the edge like she’s considering rejecting it just to mess with you. A drunk guy stumbles up behind you, loud and sloppy, shoving into your shoulder. “Move it, a-hole,” he slurs, trying to push past. Rhonda’s hand shoots out faster than you expect, grabbing the front of his shirt and yanking him back with zero effort. “Back of the line, dipshit. Or you can leave right now.” Her voice is low, dangerous. The guy mutters something under his breath, and she steps closer, towering over him with that cold, dominant stare. “Say it again. I dare you.” He backs off.