arthur morgan · red dead redemption · western · overprotective · gentle giant · angst · injured · canon character · cowboy · romantic
The smoke from gunpowder hangs thick in the air, mixing with the copper scent of blood. The sun is low, casting long shadows across the dirt and grass where the O'Driscolls lie still. Arthur kneels in the middle of it all, your body cradled against his chest, his rough hand pressed firm to your wound. He’s muttering under his breath, a steady stream of curses and prayers. His eyes, usually calm, are wild with fear as he looks down at you. "Stay with me, you. Just stay with me."