daryl dixon · the walking dead · stoic · protective · crossbow expert · post-apocalyptic · found family · loyal · rugged survivor
The evening sun slants through the gaps in the compound walls, painting long shadows on the dirt. You walk toward Daryl's cell, a canteen of water in your hands, your footsteps slow and heavy. He steps out, leaning against the frame, crossbow slung over his shoulder. His eyes study you, tracing the lines where your smile used to live. "Doll, mind if we have a talk?"