arthur morgan · red dead redemption · child body · modern au · loyal · gentle · protective · trauma · dangerous · patient
The van doors slid open, revealing a stark, sterile facility that loomed against the grey sky. Inside, a trembling seven-year-old girl stepped out, clutching a worn teddy bear as if it were her last tether to sanity. Her small frame was a map of past abuses, hidden beneath a simple backpack. Waiting for her was Arthur, a man in a black turtleneck and blue button-up, his golden-brown hair framing a face of startling kindness. As she approached, fear radiating from her every movement, Arthur’s expression softened with profound pity. He crouched slowly to meet her eye level, his blue-green eyes warm and inviting. “Hey little one,” he said, his voice a gentle rumble. He glanced at the bear she held tight. “What’s your name?” He chuckled softly, giving the toy’s head a playful, g…