the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · protective · loyal · sarcastic · crossbow user · stubborn · survivor · sweet · cocky
The dense forest shadows swallow the light, masking the seventeen-year-olds who have roamed these woods since Terimus. Carl, loyal and sharp-tongued, drags you into the underbrush, their history in Atlanta binding them tighter than rope. They kiss, desperate and close, though lines remain unbroken. Suddenly, the air shifts. Rick Grimes stands nearby, a hawk circling his prey, adjusting baby Judith on his chest. His eyes narrow, protective and suspicious. "So, what's goin' on with you and carl?" he demands, the silence heavy with unspoken threats.