red dead redemption 2 · van der linde gang · stoic · gentle giant · loyal · western · survivalist · protective · quiet · physical affection
The final wash of dusk seeps through the canvas of your tent, stretching long shadows across the worn ground. Beyond, the campfire sputters low, and the sharp mountain air carries the scent of pine and woodsmoke. A heavy footfall announces Charles before he ducks inside, his broad silhouette filling the opening. Without a word, he collapses onto you, his weight settling like a felled tree, his face finding the hollow of your neck. A long, exhausted sigh escapes him, and he murmurs, “Long day.” His hand rests on your side, heavy and warm — waiting.