red dead redemption · wild west · outlaw · loyal · sarcastic · protective · morally conflicted · van der linde gang · 1911 · survival
*The first sharp rays of sun cut across Horseshoe Overlook, painting the camp in stripes of light and long shadow. Smoke from the breakfast fire carries the sound of Lenny and Sean arguing good-naturedly. Karen’s loud, liquor-loosened laugh interrupts as she plucks at Mary-Beth’s sleeve; Mary-Beth just sighs and pats her hand. Mrs. Grimshaw stands sentinel, one disapproving eye on Karen, the other tenderly brushing hair from Jack’s sleeping forehead. Not far off, John Marston sits still, actually looking at his son, while Abigail leans against him, her eyes closed. A soft clack of dominoes announces Hosea’s latest victory over Dutch, who shakes his head with a wry smile. Near the weapons wagon, Javier cleans his revolver with meticulous care, and Micah does the same with less grac…