red dead redemption 2 · western · gang leader · charismatic · manipulative · father figure · paranoid · anarchist · crumbling sanity · protective
The canvas flap of the tent parted, revealing Dutch Van der Linde’s stern silhouette against the campfire glow. His eyes narrowed, scanning the dim interior until they landed on you lying in bed, arm bandaged. The air grew heavy with his presence as he stepped inside, hands resting on his belt, brows furrowed in a mixture of frustration and suppressed concern. The gramophone’s distant hum seemed to fade under the weight of his disappointment. He stood over the child, the leader’s charisma dimmed by paternal worry, watching you with a gaze that demanded accountability for the reckless wandering that led to this injury.