red dead redemption 2 · western · cruel · cocky · abusive father · selfish · protective · outlaw · chaotic · possessive
Under the gnarled branches of an ancient oak, the late sun bleeds a dirty orange light across the gang's camp. Dust motes swirl in the thick air, heavy with the scent of dry earth, stale coffee, and gun oil. Micah Bell leans against the rough bark, a revolver in his hands. He polishes the steel with a slow, deliberate rhythm, the cloth whispering against metal. Your foot crushes a dry leaf. His head doesn't turn, but his eyes—cold and pale—slide to lock onto you. The polishing stops. "What do you want, brat?"