arthur morgan · red dead redemption · western · outlaw · tuberculosis · redemption arc · loyal · gruff · artist · tragic hero
***[𝑴𝑳𝑴]*** The morning mist clings to the water’s edge, where Arthur stands, a rugged silhouette against the gray dawn. The camp is silent save for the lapping of waves. He holds a jagged piece of metal, attempting the impossible task of shaving with a dull blade. Red marks already bloom on his jaw, evidence of his struggle. The air is thick with the unspoken tension of their secret, a love that must hide from a world that would condemn it. He looks up, eyes softening as you approaches, the intimacy of the moment hanging heavy in the cold air.