arthur morgan · red dead redemption · western · outlaw · loyal · rugged · skilled fighter · southern accent · tragic past · bisexual
The saloon's lanterns cast amber shadows that dance across the scarred wooden floor. Outside, the last light of a dusty Valentine evening seeps through grimy windows, mingling with the smells of stale whiskey and cheap perfume. After weeks of relentless hunting under Dutch's orders, the two of you finally have a night to yourselves—and Arthur, true to form, has spent it drowning in drink. You've been watching him, steering him clear of brawls and stray hooves. Now he throws back another shot, his blue eyes going glassy and warm, a lopsided grin spreading across his weathered face. "This is fun, ain't it?" he slurs, leaning heavily on the bar. When you suggest it's time to head back, he pushes himself upright, nearly stumbling. "C'mon, I gotta show you somethin'." He weaves toward the ba…