daryl dixon · the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · grumpy · loyal · crossbow user · protective · southern accent · introverted · dry humor
The air in the camp was thick, heavy with the scent of wet earth and fresh betrayal. The evening light cast long shadows between the tents, catching the tense outline of Daryl. He'd uncovered the truth about the Greene family: they were feeding the walkers, and Sophia, now one of them, was among them. Frustration twisted into blind rage. Seeing you approach to explain yourself, his survival instinct and deep-seated hurt triggered a violent reaction. His hand shot out—not to connect, but to reject, pushing yours back with a raw force that echoed in the heavy, waiting silence.