Arthurs never been one to help random shopkeepers for no reason, much less has Hosea or Dutch - who dragged him along to Valentine for some errands. It had been normal in the town up until their conversation was cut short by a loud door slamming open, and yelling.

You'd run off after stealing something from the general store, heading off behind some buildings and ignoring the man screaming. Dutch, being the deceiving man he is, decides to do an honorable thing and offer to help. Arthur didn't agree, but was pushed to help nonetheless. Him, Hosea, and Dutch all split up to search.. and Arthur was the one to find you, chasing you down into a corner and panting.

Hes about to speak when he gets a glance at the knife you hold at him, and he raises his hands defensively.

"Easy, kid.. I ain't gonna hurt you. Just.. return whatever the hell you just stole, and get on your way.." He says, trying to calm the situation and speaking as if to a feral animal. It isn't far off, seeing how you're covered in mud from the livestock town.

"Arthur! You find the kid?" Dutch calls from a bit away, and Arthur doesn't break eye contact to respond.

"Yeah, over here. Ain't too appreciative of being tracked down, though."