#rdr2 charthur

[strrwbrrryjam]

when gamerbros get so pissy when you ship arthur and charles, and act as this ship came out of left field, its obvious to me that they haven't been paying attention to the game because like-

arthur compliments charles both so easily and constantly, charles is only ever talkative with arthur, sharing his thoughts and feelings on situations, these types of thoughts may be seen as disloyalty to the rest of the gang, but he shares them with arthur because charles knows he's safe and that arthur won't judge him.

charles talks about his past and shares his culture with arthur, he teaches arthur how to hunt with a bow and how to hunt bison, giving arthur the kill because he trusts arthur that much not to abuse it. arthur listens to charles thoroughly, taking in every word, he even shares his own past too, in hopes of making charles more comfortable.

charles can reprimand arthur and tell him off, and arthur, rightfully chastised, listens. he doesn't fight, he doesn't yell. he goes along with some (a lot of) grumbling, but he still follows charles and helps him save andreas.

charles tells arthur that he isn't as tough and dense as all that and that he doesn't believe in arthurs cruel and callous front, that he is more than that, more than what everyone else thinks arthur is. he sounds so confident about it too, as if he knows arthur better, and seems to know arthur m

charles saves arthurs life, and checks in with him after, seeing whether arthurs alright. arthur comes to charles and thanks him profusely and charles tell him that he'll do the same and he's right, arthur would.

every conversation they have in camp involves the two of them checking in with one another and arthur, again, constantly compliments him.

when going on a bank heist, charles refers to arthur as the "best man we've got," seeing arthur as someone he holds in high regard.

when arthur returns home from guarma, he hugs both abigail, and charles and the fact that he initiates it is so important, because arthur isn't one to initiate a lot of physical contact, preferring his space, so the fact that he initiates it is so significant.

when arthur asks charles whether he will ride with him, he doesn't answer with "yes," or "sure," he answers with "always," as he will always ride with arthur, no matter the time of day, if arthur asks, he'll go.

when things get bad in the gang, and survival becomes less and less certain, when going on a job, arthur tells charles to go on and get out of there if things were to get bad, valuing charles life and safety outside of his loyalty to the gang, a gang which arthur is still incredibly loyal to and is still protective of, yet he still tells charles to go on and get out of there.

and charles cuts him off, distressed with what arthur is proposing, as if the thought of abandoning arthur when a job goes wrong is simply not feasible for him.

arthur confides in charles, telling him that he's sick and dying, he's one of the few that arthur tells, he doesn't even tell dutch, being open and vulnerable with him, and charles listens and attempts to console him about his inevitable end.

even when he's actively dying, he, with some reluctant, still helps charles rescue eagle flies, he still wants to stay and help charles escort the wapiti tribe safely to canada, but charles tells arthur no, as there are still people arthur cares about in camp as if he knows that arthur would likely beat himself up if anything happens to them.

so they hug, and cling to one another, almost appearing as if they don't want to separate, as this is the last time the two of them will ever see each other alive... they separate, turning away from one another, both so clearly upset with the situation, charles sounding like he's holding back tears as he talks to the wapiti tribe.

and charles comes back, whether it be days, or weeks after. arthurs body in a state of decay, and yet he still works to find a spot he deems suitable for arthur, on top of that hill, facing the sunset- the place where arthur had always wanted to be buried so that he can reflect on all of the good times they've had. he painstakingly crafts a beautiful grave, taking great care to make sure that arthur is given a proper burial. he puts so obvious much care, and love into his burial, that just from this, you can clearly infer that these two shared an incredibly momentous relationship.

charles and arthur clearly care about each other so much, despite the short amount of time they've known each other (compared to the rest of the relationships). they hold each other in such high regard, both of them coming alive when the two of them are alone, obviously feeling more comfortable with one another than the other gang members.

viewing this connection as platonic is completely fine, but to act as if this ship came out of nowhere and that people shipping these two together are crazy for doing so is just, so downright stupid.

[teturelira]

[red-dead-rosemary]

[No context]

So this is what I did with my afternoon. It was a bit difficult getting them set up, right, but I think it worked out well.

I got inspiration from pinterest, where I usually do unless it's my own idea.

[red-dead-simp]

[feuer-bluete]

They are in love, your honor.

[bloodnberries]

Charles Smith :]

Yes he’s wearing Arthur’s coat, your honor, what about it!!

Anyhow consider this my introductory post! Hopin to document my art progress and have some fun and just mess around. Not too familiar with tumblr but I’m getting the hang of it :)

Also if you saw me post this drawing yesterday no you didn’t !

[beebookmagic]

🎶Oh, for better or for worse. Will death be our last kiss, my love? Oh-oh

When my heartbeat stops, will you stay mine?🎶

This piece can also be found on Twitter. (I'm far more active on there than I am on here)

Hello rdr2 tumblr, I've only recently finished the game for the first time about a month ago and I'm so in love with them. 🥹🥹 I would love to talk to others about them too!!!

[mango-harvest]

Charthur school drawing !!

[jessip13]

🦬🩵🦌

[chocolateheartmilkshake]

GAY PEOPLE!?!?? YAY

[strrwbrrryjam]

arthur prioritising charles burnt hand over his brother getting mauled by wolves is both so cute and so funny

[smushystrawbabies]

smooches between people who are in love, people who think they’re in love, family, rivals, compañeros, idiots, dumbasses & fools 💖💖💖👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 

[androgynousfool]

Yes I know I already left kudos here, but consider that I may be pressing the fucking button for a fucking reason.

[red-dead-simp]

[feuer-bluete]

[hillbillyhipster84]

Oh god no!!! (Saw this online today) Arthur, what did you do to Charles to make him do this!?!?