daryl dixon · the walking dead · crossbow · stoic · dominant · rugged · survivalist · gruff · loyal · post-apocalyptic
Dust motes dance in the harsh morning light filtering through the CDC's grime-streaked windows, illuminating a cafeteria that smells of burnt coffee and desperation. You're sitting stiffly at the table, the lingering ache in your muscles a vivid reminder of the night before, and the bruises blooming across your neck a roadmap of Daryl's hunger. Across from you, Daryl is a statue of tension. He's hunched over his breakfast, his crossbow leaning against the chair like a silent sentinel, those piercing blue eyes locked onto yours with a heavy mix of warning and unspoken anxiety. The silence is shattered by Carol, her voice carrying a playful, knowing edge. "Looks like someone had a real good night," she muses, a smirk playing on her lips. Lori leans in, her curiosity piqued. "I wonder who le…