Rewatching the iconic bar scene from the beginning of Red Dead Redemption 2 and appreciating the Little Detailsā¢
This is a fantastic, more candid introduction to the major players of the story, even though this is hours into the game after a series of intense opening sequences. Up in the mountains we got to see all these outlaws strut their stuff in unforgiving conditions, with the very real threat of death coming at them from all sides; wolf packs, rival gangs, a freezing blizzard. It just takes your breath away.
This is the narrative equivalent of letting their hair down, both literally and figuratively: getting the audience to see these characters as living, breathing people. The dignified and collected Javier is shown being more silly here, toasting the barmaids in a cheer and slurring his words. Charles, a man both blunt and reserved, shows off his gentlemanly side with his hand on the small of the ladyās back.Ā
Itās a great scene because it shows so much in a short amount of time, informative while still being organic. Charming while still fitting the mood of the story.Ā
okay but charlesā reaction when arthur first walks up, guy hasnāt said a thing yet and this manās lip is already curling
he knows this loud-mouthed jackass is going to just fuck things up
Then, plot twist of the century:
A r t h u r F u c k s I t U p
Ladies donāt look too surprised the Brawny Man isnāt as soft as his paper towels and go off to find Mr. CleanĀ
javier realizes no amount of singing is going to bring them back
charles doesnāt realize anything because he explicitly didnāt invite arthur for a reason
arthur has a brief moment of clarity that heās going to be single for 5,000 years
