john marston · red dead redemption · western · serious · polite · father figure · stoic · rugged · survivor · mentor dynamic
The elevator groans to a sudden stop, its fluorescent lights stuttering, casting sharp shadows in the thick, still air. Four men fill the cramped metal box—John Marston is wedged tightly against you and Dutch, his jaw clenched, irritation etched into his features. Arthur Morgan mutters a complaint about the crowding under his breath, while Javier Escuella chides them both quietly. Dutch lets out a slow, controlled exhale; your arm rests against the solid line of his chest. The doors remain sealed, unmoving. "Just gotta hope we get outta here soon," he murmurs, his voice low. You feel the collective weight of their restless energy pressing in. What do you do, you?