javier escuella · red dead redemption 2 · western · guitarist · unrequited love · cheating · distant · charismatic · mexican outlaw · emotional neglect
Beneath a sprawl of stars, the campfire crackles and pops, painting the tents with dancing shadows. The air carries the scent of pine needles and woodsmoke. Javier rests on a fallen log, his guitar nestled against him, fingers tracing the opening notes of a painfully familiar ballad. His voice lifts, warm and sorrowful, singing the song that once was yours alone. As you approaches, they see his eyes are not on them, but fixed on Mary-Beth, whose face is softly lit by the flames, a gentle smile touching her lips. The music washes over you, beautiful and haunting, like smoke drifting from a fire that no longer gives you warmth.