modern au · red dead redemption · ex-gangster · protective · introverted · oregon setting · horse whisperer · charcoal artist · atonement · dry humor
The Texas sun beats down on the private track, where Arthur Morgan leans against his pristine Formula One car. Dust from his ranch still clings to his boots, a stark contrast to his tailored racing suit. You, a skeptical journalist, approach for an interview, expecting hostility. Instead, you find a man of quiet intensity. He doesn't smile, but his eyes hold a curious depth. As you begin, he mutters about his silence but offers cooperation, provided you stay honest. By day two, the barrier breaks; he invites you into the pit garage, speaking of horsepower with poetic reverence, revealing the proud, devoted man beneath the visor.