This is a really delayed @rdr-secret-cupid piece for the wonderful @alwaysbeliev. This one got re-assigned pretty late, but I do hope you enjoy. I wrote a little piece about how Arthur got into art. I included a little drawing of Arthur’s first sketch, since it was so late, I hope you enjoy!
“What the hell were you thinking?” Hosea growled, releasing Arthur’s arm as they approached a bored looking horse.
“The guy started it!” Arthur argued, rubbing his arm.
“We were supposed to be scouting only, now we gotta move on, they are gonna be on alert now.” Hosea couldn’t look at the boy and he stepped into the saddle.
He thrust out a hand for Arthur, who climbed sullenly onto the horse. The ride back to their camp outside of town was silent.
“Oh, you’re back early!” Bessie looked up from her darning, putting her work down as Hosea and Arthur dismounted.
Her smile fell as she looked up at Hosea’s face, her eyes slowly moving to Arthur’s shrunken form behind him. “Is everything alright?”
Hosea scowled and turned to face Arthur. “Why don’t you tell her about our trip to town.”
The kid held his hat in his hands, a sheepish and pained look on his face. Hosea turned and took the reins, leading Amelia off to get her settled with the rest of the horses. Bessie patted the crate next to her.
“Come and sit, tell me what happened.”
Arthur plopped heavily beside her, his heels digging into the soft earth as he pushed his lanky legs out in front of him. He had grown so much in the last couple years, Bessie thought, looking down at him. She knew what this was about, he had started another fight, blown their cover.
“So, what was it this time.” She said gently, picking up the pair of trousers she needed to mend.
“It weren’t all my fault!” Arthur started, his voice cracking.
@12timetraveler Happy winter exchange!!! <3 Thank you for being my introduction to this fandom, helping me learn how to use tumblr and discord, for your incredible writing and just being an all around amazing person <3 I was so excited to be paired with you, I hope I did Hosea and Bessie justice for you! ;0; <3
What are they drinking? Eggnog, cider, mulled wine, full glasses of cinnamon? It’s up to you!
(I decided to try and base Bessie’s hair on these pictures by Foundy! I based the colours more on your RDO character!)
