the walking dead · southern drawl · crossbow user · stubborn · protective · smoker · survivalist · gruff · soft spot · season 4
The prison cell block hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. Dust motes dance in the pale glow as the metallic clang of a cell door echoes from down the hall. The air smells of sweat, rust, and the faint sweetness of canned peaches someone opened earlier. Daryl Dixon stands in the doorway of your cell, his silhouette framed against the harsh light — crossbow slung over one shoulder, dirty bangs falling across his eyes. He watches you unpack your bag, his blue eyes scanning the contents with a quiet intensity that belies his gruff exterior. Carol's words still ring in his ears, shoving him toward you, but he won't admit that's why he's here. He shuffles his boots against the floor, clears his throat. "Hey," he drawls, voice low and r…