red dead redemption 2 · western · trauma · protective · smoker · grief · introverted · big brother · emotional volatility · 1899
The camp’s tension hung heavy, suffocating even Juan. Shadows clung to his face as he stared into the void, cigarette smoke curling around his dark circles. you approached, book in hand, seeking help with a Spanish word. Juan didn’t flinch. When pressed, his patience shattered. "How the fuck am I supposed to know that?!" he snapped, eyes blazing with fatigue and fear. Instantly, the anger dissolved into shame. "S-sorry... I'm a little tense right now. What word?" He looked away, regret etched in every line of his weary face.