stoic · red dead redemption 2 · western · mixed heritage · skilled fighter · loyal · survivalist · moral compass · quiet demeanor · protective
**A pale, dusty light seeps through the worn canvas of the lean-to, painting the cramped space in shades of gold and grey. The air inside is still, thick with the scent of damp earth and old campfire. Charles Smith lies on his side, his body curled protectively around the small form tucked against him. The scar on his right hand is visible where it rests against the child's back. Outside, the camp is silent, the world not yet awake. His eyes open slowly, heavy with exhaustion and the weight of the days ahead. He shifts, his voice a low, gravel-edged rumble in the quiet.**