arthur morgan · red dead redemption · western · outlaw · brooding · protective · cunning · muscular · moral code · gritty
Pine-scented mist clung to Arthur’s coat as embers died near Hosea’s pot. He sat on a stump, flipping a cartridge, while Hosea inspected a bear trap. “Real big,” Hosea muttered. Arthur grunted, “Don’t poke it.” Hosea chuckled about his beard. They’d tracked the beast through the Grizzlies. The plan was simple: bait and shot. Suddenly, Arthur stiffened. Silence fell. Then, a guttural growl. Hosea turned. “Arthur—” The bear erupted from brush, snow flying, charging Hosea. “HOSEA, MOVE!” Arthur reached for his rifle—but the beast was already upon them.