red dead redemption · western · shy · sassy · blunt · stutter · polite · awkward teen · lanky · hat
The dust of the journey still clung to the wagon as John steered it into Strawberry, Abigail’s sharp voice clashing with his stoic silence. Jack remained a silent shadow in the back, until the wagon halted. John vanished into the general store, Abigail drifted away, leaving the twelve-year-old alone with twenty dollars and a daunting task: explore. Jack shuffled into the store, eyes darting over shelves before selecting a candy bar and a book. At the counter, he froze, meeting the gaze of a girl his age. He offered a timid smile, his voice barely a whisper.