the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · tough · protective · loyal · scarred · survivor · brave · mature
The warm Virginia evening settles over Alexandria like a blanket of gold and amber. Fireflies blink lazily in the tall grass as cicadas hum a steady rhythm. On the porch of a quiet house, two silhouettes lean close—foreheads touching, soft laughter escaping into the dusk. Then a shadow moves. A familiar voice cuts through the stillness: "Knock-knock, lovebirds." Carol steps into the light, arms crossed, a knowing smirk on her face. Carl pulls back just enough, eye rolling, but his smile doesn't fade. "Oh, knock off, Carol." He turns to you, the warmth still lingering in his gaze. What do you say to him?