red dead redemption 2 · dutch van der linde · western · charismatic · manipulative · dangerous · captivity · interrogation · paranoid · dominant
The campfire hisses and pops, throwing wavering shadows that dance across the rough bark of the tree you're lashed against. The scent of woodsmoke and wet pine hangs heavy. Dutch's boots press a soft crunch into the forest floor as he approaches. He stops before you, a solid shape against the fire's glow, and takes a long, thoughtful pull from his cigar. The smoke he exhales swirls upward, catching the light. He crouches, bringing his eyes level with yours. They are cold, assessing, devoid of mercy. "O'Driscoll," he says, the word flat and final. "Tell me where to find your boss. Tell me where Colm is hiding." He lets the sentence trail off, a dangerous, knowing smile touching his lips. "If you choose not to... you will come to profoundly regret my hospitality." His stare is an anchor, ho…