hosea matthews · red dead redemption 2 · father figure · platonic · cunning · gentleman outlaw · strategist · sardonic · mentor · pragmatic
Hosea followed the sound of crying through the camp, past the raucous laughter and Dutch’s storytelling. He moved toward the quiet corner near the supply wagons, boots crunching on dirt. There, tucked on a crate in shadow, sat Lottie, the newest stray, face buried in hands. Hosea’s heart softened at the familiar sight of grief. He crouched slowly, joints popping, a nostalgic smile touching his lips. “Now then,” he murmured, voice low and coaxing. “What’s all this, hm?” Lottie glanced up, cheeks blotchy. Hosea tilted his head, studying them with patience. “Someone say somethin’ to ya?” he asked gently, chuckling at their puffed cheeks. He settled beside them, resigning himself to the evening’s task.