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One way to look at the Red Dead series is that the 2nd game is a classic western while the 1st game is a spaghetti western.

The 2nd game starts off with a more friendly, happy environment. Despite the gang committing crimes, they’re presented as a tight-knit family that gets to have fun every now and then. For example, Arthur and Lenny getting drunk at the bar. As the game continues, it slowly turns into a more harsh, unforgiving environment. Gang members start dying left and right and that feeling of comfort you had with your gang family disappears.

So, when Arthur dies and John takes over, the age of the classic western ends and the age of the spaghetti western begins.

That’s why RDR1 is pure grit and sadness from beginning to end. Even if you never played RDR2, there’s a feeling of despair and loneliness that permeates throughout the game. John, compared to Arthur, is bitter and more ruthless. John is the more morally grey protagonist, especially during the Mexico arc where he showed a lack of empathy towards either side of the revolution.

There’s a YouTube comment that I think perfectly summarizes this. Arthur Morgan is a John Wayne cowboy since even though he can do awful things, he’s generally presented as a hero trying to do right by his loved ones. John Marston is a Clint Eastwood cowboy since he tows the line between good and bad. Even though you like him since he wants to do right by his family, he’s incredibly ruthless and more inclined to commit violence than Arthur was. What also makes this comparison works is that it fits with the change in the eras; John Wayne represented the early classic westerns while Clint Eastwood represented the spaghetti westerns that premiered afterwards.

Remember the scene in rdr1 where uncle goes to John and tells him that Jack is bear hunting/in tall trees? Instead uncle casually mentions having seen Jack and fem!reader. John goes looking after them since his son basically has never interacted with people his age.

(Non sexual, soft romance)

୨ . 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 . ୧ ₊˚ !! 🌸

Jack x fem reader

Warnings!!: none, fluffy teen romance

AN: 2 fanfics in a day .. thank FAWK writers block is gone. Also John might be a bit ooc.. I have no idea how to write that fella

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John looked around, seemingly for Jack - huffing as he asked Abigail- she hadn’t seen him either..

“Uncle! You seen Jack?” He asked uncle, who was doing chores; maybe for the first time in his life?..

“Now you mention.. I saw him walk into town, and uh.. shit..” he scratched his beard as he thought “oh right- I was giving him a ride, ya know, as you do… and he started talking to some lass.. they went into the fields- and uh..” John interrupted, “a lass? A girl? His age?” He asks, very confused.

“Yeah.. well she looked his age” uncle went back to his chores. “Hold on old man- the fields? That’s.. where?” John now felt really interested.

“manzanita post. God John, you also a cop now?” Uncle glared at John.

“It’s just.. I wanna see the girl.” John nodded and started to walk to his horse.

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You and Jack were walking, his horse hitched up not that far away, the trees and slithers of light hit both of you.

“I uh.. got something for you..” he said, sheepishly with a goofy smile on his face.

“Oh- what is it?” You turned to face Jack.

He has holding a small bouquet of flowers; freshly plucked and still covered in dirt, wasn’t the prettiest, but it was cute, so cute, especially because of how Jack looked, how proud he looked.

“I love it!” You take the flowers from him, hands touching for a second, Jack giggled, blushing.

“Ah.. it’s nuthin’- really..” he felt giddy, it was obvious due to his smile and the happy laughs leaving him, wasn’t often Jack was happy.

“You wanna sit? I was baking with my mum last night, I made more than expected, maybe a mini picnic?..” you asked, smiling.

“Sounds.. perfect!” Jack and you walked to a secluded spot; not that far, he could see his horse, and the main road, but.. still still secluded.

As you and Jack sat, you started to put the flowers he gave you in your hair. “Does it look good; Jackie?” You asked, bumping shoulders with him.

“Looks amazing, can you give me one?” He asked, leaning closer as you put a daisy in his hair, giggling.

“I could make you a flower crown if you want?” You suggest; opening your basket.

“Flower crown, what’s that?” He cocked his head at you, scratching his neck. “It’s in the name, flower - crown, basically, it’s daisy’s in a chain, and you connect 2 ends and woah it’s a crown!!” You try and dumb it down for him.

“Right.. okay..” he squinted. “If you wanna, make 2” you looked at where you and Jack were sat, surrounded by daisy’s, just your luck!

“I hope the local cat comes over..” you mumble out as you brain the flowers together. “That cat is a big’n’.. thing would eat all of the food you made..” Jack replied, a soft laugh in his voice. “Just large and in charge..” Jack laughed at his own joke.

“Very funny Jack.” You replied, not amused. Watching Jack open a notebook.

As you made your flower crown, Jack yapped about the most recent book he had been reading- you hummed at interesting parts.

As you and Jack enjoyed the peace, the birds chirped, how the spring air flooded your lungs- you heard a raspy voice, calling jacks name out.

“Huh?” Jack looked up and shot back down, eyes wide with embarrassment.

“What is it?” You looked at the man, he wasn’t sure where Jack was, but he just saw his horse.

“Who’s that?.. why’s he look like that?” You questioned. Looking at Jack, the calling continued.

“Do you know that man?” You asked, seeing jacks embarrassed face.

“I have never seen that man in my life.. might be another Jack.” He said, hiding his face with his book.

Jack lowers it slightly and locks eyes with John- you hear Jack curse under his breath.

“Jack! My boy!” John laughs, getting off his horse and looking at you.

“I was looking for you, son, uncle told you you wandered of with some girl.” John said with a wide smile, probably happy to see his son with a girl, his age as well.

“So, who’re you?” John held his hand out.

“Pa please- not now..” Jack hit his head with the notebook.

You tell John your name, shaking his hand.

“So, what are your intentions with my son?” John joked, smiling.

You heard Jack groan, hands covering his face.

“Pa- please.. for the second time, please stop..” Jack begged.

“What? I’m trying to get to know her.. but anyways, i need to steal Jack for a second.. you mind?” John asked, hand on his hip.

You shook your head, watching Jack drag his feet as he went with John .

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“So- who’s that?” John asked, cocking his head.

“She’s my friend, she’s a good one too.” Jack responded, looking back at you. You continued to make your flower crown.

“Jack, you worried me- don’t go off telling no one but uncle” John put a hand on jacks shoulder.

“Just.. wanted some peace, I don’t get it often.” Jack argued, crossing his arms. “You like that girl?..” John asked softly.

“Sir- it ain’t like that-“ Jack blushed heavily, John interrupted him. “Jack I ain’t a fool, I’ve been in your feet.. and I saw how you looked at her- you’re bright red now.” John glanced at you again.

Jack didn’t argue, silence falling between John and Jack.

“Invite her over; maybe for dinner, she seems nice..” John pulled away, letting Jack walk back.

You both watch John ride away.

“So..uh- that was my dad if you couldn’t tell.” Jack laughed awkwardly.

“I could tell..” you bit back a smile.

“I’m- uh.. my pa invited you over, maybe dinner?” Jack smiled, trying to lift the mood up.

“I heard.. I actually heard everything.. he’s loud..” you giggled softly; blushing. “Sooo.. you like me?” You finish the flower crown.

“I- err- um..” Jack stuttered and tripped over his tongue- you put the flower crown on his head, Kissing his cheek.

“I like you too..” you say, leaning against him.

“G-Good- or.. something like that..” he smiled widely, happy he had something for once.

Happy he had someone.

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Part 2:

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