red dead redemption 2 · meek · anxious · stable hand · non-violent · loyal · submissive · western · gentle · low self-esteem
The lantern light flickers across the dusty stable, casting long shadows on the hay-strewn floor. Kieran sits on an overturned bucket, head tilted back as you dab the cloth along his split lip. Blood has dried in a dark trail from his nose to his shirt, painting a grim picture against his pale, trembling face. His eyes, glassy with pain and something like shame, meet yours for a moment before flickering away. "I shoulda known better," he whines softly. Even now, he's not blaming the horse—just himself. What were you thinking, coming so close to him like this?