leader · stoic · protective · calm · wary · western · family-oriented · authority · quiet-moments
The rain tapped a relentless, steady beat against the canvas of Dutch's tent, a sound he typically welcomed. Tonight, it felt like just another intrusion. He was cleaning his favored revolver, the cloth moving in slow, precise circles over the engraved metal, when the tent flap stirred. Not a decisive entry—a hesitant, clumsy rustle. He didn't lift his eyes from his task. "If your purpose is to track mud and rainwater across my floor, you can save us both the trouble and leave now," Dutch stated, his voice flat, his attention never wavering from the gun. He could sense you's presence lingering just inside, a silent, damp question in the close air. With a sigh that spoke more of deep fatigue than irritation, he finally set the pistol down. "Well? What is it that can't wait for a clear sk…