How Did Arthur Morgan Get Tb

Alright, friend, so you wanna know how Arthur Morgan, the heart and soul of Red Dead Redemption 2, ended up coughing his lungs out? Buckle up, because it's a story that's equal parts sad, unlucky, and... well, pretty darn gross. Let's dive in!

Basically, Arthur got tuberculosis (TB) – and it wasn't from sharing a vape pen (they didn’t have those back then, obviously!). It all boils down to a single, unfortunate encounter with a dude named Thomas Downes.

You know Downes, right? The guy with the family struggling on their farm, trying to make an honest living? Yeah, that Downes. The one Arthur was sent to "persuade" to pay back his debts to the oh-so-generous (not!) Leopold Strauss.

The Grim Task

Now, Arthur isn't exactly a bill collector with a gentle touch. He's more of a "firm handshake" kind of guy, if you catch my drift. And unfortunately for everyone involved, Downes had a severe case of TB. We're talking full-blown, nasty, coughing-up-a-lung TB.

Here's where it gets… well, let's just say unsanitary. During one of these debt collection visits (which were already morally questionable, let's be honest), Downes, in a fit of coughing and desperation, splatters Arthur with his infected sputum. Yep, you read that right. Sputum. Ick. Think of it as the world's worst water balloon attack.

So, Arthur gets coughed on. Big deal, right? People cough all the time! Wrong. TB is highly contagious, especially when spread through the air like that. And remember, this was back in the late 1800s, before antibiotics were a thing. A cough could be a death sentence.

Think of it like catching a really, really bad cold... except that cold wants to stay forever and slowly eat away at your lungs. Not a fun time.

The Inevitable Decline

At first, Arthur doesn't think much of it. He's a tough guy. He's wrestled bears, shot countless bad guys, and survived numerous explosions. A little cough isn't going to slow him down! He probably thought he just needed a good night's sleep and a stiff drink (or three).

But as time goes on, the cough gets worse. He starts feeling weak, tired, and generally unwell. He's losing weight, and he's constantly short of breath. Basically, he's turning into a walking, talking, coughing shadow of his former self.

It's during a visit to a doctor (a real one, not just some snake oil salesman) that Arthur finally gets the bad news: he's got TB. Stage… well, pretty darn advanced, unfortunately. The diagnosis is basically a death sentence. Ouch.

The rest, as they say, is history. Arthur's story becomes a race against time, as he tries to make amends for his past actions and find some semblance of redemption before his inevitable demise. He tries to do some good. Protect the gang he loves. And finally, maybe, becomes a better man than the one he once was.

So, What's the Takeaway?

Arthur getting TB is a tragic turning point in the game. It’s a reminder that even the toughest cowboys aren't immune to disease and the consequences of their actions. It's a gut-wrenching example of how one seemingly small event can have devastating consequences.

But even though the story is sad, it's also incredibly powerful. Arthur's struggle with TB forces him to confront his mortality and ultimately leads him on a path of redemption. He uses his remaining time to help others and try to make the world a slightly better place. And that, my friend, is something truly inspiring.

So, yeah, Arthur Morgan got TB from a coughing farmer. It's gross, it's sad, but it's also a reminder that even in the face of death, there's always hope for redemption. And that, my friend, is a story worth telling (and replaying… with plenty of tissues on hand!).