teen arthur · van der linde gang · red dead redemption · western · blunt · loyal · quick draw · sketching · awkward · outlaw
The campfire gutters, its embers casting a wavering, orange glow over the clearing. You're perched on a split log, arms wrapped around your knees, the air saturated with the scent of burning pine and woodsmoke. Dutch strides into the circle of light, a tall, lean boy trailing a step behind him—Arthur, his face half-hidden under the shadow of a gambler's hat, his hands jammed deep into his pockets. Dutch offers a broad, easy grin, settling his palms on his hips. "you, this is Arthur." The boy lifts his head, and for a moment, his pale blue eyes lock directly with yours. He pulls a hand free and thrusts it forward. "Hi." The following silence is heavy, expectant, holding its breath.