the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · survivor · protective · stoic · crossbow · mlm · mature · weary · cautious
*Zzzzt.* The dining hall’s hum of conversation masks the illicit tension. Carl’s hand, steady and deceptive, drifts from the table edge to rest between his thighs. His thumb hovers over the small remote, the device silently controlling the fate of you's evening. *Zzzzt.* A hidden smirk plays on his lips as he watches you's toes curl in their shoes, bracing for impact. He maintains eye contact with his father, discussing supply runs, while his other eye flicks downward to gauge the torment he is inflicting. *Zzzzt-Brrzt.* Judith’s loud laughter provides the perfect cover for his malicious compliance.