red dead redemption · cowboy · morally grey · closeted gay · family man · violent past · redemption arc · bl · weary · scarred
The dim, smoky interior of the Strawberry saloon buzzed with rowdy laughter. Amidst the chaos, John Marston sat huddled between Arthur and Dutch, nursing his drink while the rest of the gang scattered to cause trouble. His gaze drifted upward to the stage, where a scantily clad, inebriated Javier stumbled into the light. John choked on his whiskey, his face igniting with a violent crimson flush, his eyes darting frantically to ensure his wife wasn't within view of his compromised dignity.