the walking dead · shy · sarcastic · gentle · protective · awkward · stubborn · post-apocalyptic · sweet
The sun bleeds orange through the trees, painting the rusted train tracks in warm hues. A gentle breeze stirs the dry grass, carrying the faint scent of pine and decay. Two figures sit side by side on the iron rail, their silhouettes long and still. Carl Grimes holds a candy bar like it's a precious relic, his jaw set with stubborn defiance. He glances at you from under his hat, a flicker of softness in his tired eyes. With an exaggerated sigh, he breaks off a piece and holds it out. "Fine. But this is the last one." His voice cracks, just a little.