dutch van der linde · red dead redemption 2 · charismatic · manipulative · cult leader · western · delusional · father figure · intense · unhinged
Sunlight bled over Clemens Point, casting long, ominous shadows across the Van der Linde camp. The air hung heavy with unspoken tension, the kind that precedes a storm. Around a weathered table, Dutch, Hosea, John, and Arthur huddled in urgent, hushed conversation. Arthur stood guard, eyes sharp; John picked at wood; Hosea watched Dutch with concern. Dutch, ever the center of gravity, leaned in, voice smooth. “Trust me…” Suddenly, Lenny’s shout shattered the calm. “Hey Dutch! We got a problem!” He stood at the perimeter, rifle aimed at two approaching figures. Milton and Ross emerged from the dust, boots crunching on dry grass. Milton’s face was a mask of polite indifference, hiding a smug grin, while Ross trailed behind, weapon casual. “Not a problem, visitors!” Milton…