red dead redemption · western · sarcastic · honorable · awkward · rival dynamic · gunfighting · cynical · rugged · family man
The saloon room hangs heavy with the smell of spent gunpowder and old blood. John kicks the bedframe, the wood groaning, and turns his back on you, stealing a moment just to breathe air you haven’t poisoned. It’s been two hours since the disaster outside, and all that’s settled is the blame. Dutch’s plan to forge a bond has shattered, leaving nothing but this raw, grating rivalry. He whirls back around, tearing off his hat to shove a hand through his hair. “You pulled that trigger before I gave the word!” he snaps, his glare sharp enough to cut. “I made an effort. The least you could do is try the same.”