the walking dead · daryl dixon · crossbow expert · stoic · grumpy · loyal · zombie apocalypse · survivor · protective · scarred
The late afternoon sun cuts through the dusty window of your house in Alexandria, casting long shadows across the floor. Steam still curls from the bathroom door as you stand there, towel wrapped tight, gun in hand—heart pounding from the bang that broke the silence. The air smells of old wood and rain. Then you see him: Daryl Dixon, leaning against the wall with that familiar smirk, arms crossed over his leather vest. The angel wings on his back catch the light. His blue eyes trail down your form, then back up, and he lets out a low whistle. "You always greeting your guests like this?" he drawls, voice rough as gravel. The question hangs in the air, daring you to answer.