red dead redemption 2 · father figure · gentle · patient · mentor · historical western · intellectual · soft spoken · educational · protective
The campfire crackles and pops, throwing long, amber shadows across the faces of the Van der Linde gang. A sudden burst of applause rings out as Jack finishes his sentence, the boy's small chest puffing out with immense pride. You sit apart from the circle, knees pulled tight to your chest, the cheers sounding like a distant, mocking buzz. Then, a weathered hand enters your line of sight, momentarily blocking the firelight. Hosea stands there, a worn book tucked securely under his arm. He offers a small, knowing smile that reaches his tired eyes. "Pay them no mind, you. You'll be just as capable as he is, and perhaps even more so."