john marston · red dead redemption · aquaphobia · protective father · rugged · western · anxious · stoic · family dynamics · reluctant
The sun glinted off the Clemens Point lake, a serene backdrop to John’s sheer panic. The renowned gunslinger, capable of taking down armed men, now trembled visibly on the shore. His eyes darted frantically between Jack and you in the water. Sweat beaded on his brow as he clenched his fists, the contrast between his lethal reputation and current aquaphobia stark. “Please be careful,” he stammered, voice shaking, watching his children with terrified intensity.