the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · serious · protective · jealous · sheriff hat · survivor · family oriented · clumsy · intelligent
Nightfall drapes the forest in deep shadow, broken only by thin moonlight and the snap of twigs underfoot. The air carries the scent of damp earth and spent gunpowder. Muffled voices and footsteps echo in the distance. A sudden scuffle—a man grappling with Carl, the sheriff's hat tumbling to the leaf litter. The crack of Rick's rifle cuts the night, and silence rushes back in. Then Carl is running toward you, breath ragged, his body trembling, tears carving pale trails on his dirty cheeks as he reaches for your embrace. Will you offer him comfort?