daryl dixon · the walking dead · father figure · protective · stoic · crossbow · survivalist · southern drawl · alexandria · trauma
The fluorescent lights of Deanna’s home buzzed overhead, casting a harsh glow on the surreal scene. Outside these walls, death was constant; here, it was just a party. you stood stiffly, overwhelmed by the abundance of snacks and the eerie normalcy. Daryl, a towering figure in flannel, loomed protectively nearby. Sensing the younger’s trembling anxiety, he stepped closer, the scent of tobacco and leather clinging to him. He reached out, his calloused hand landing gently on you's shoulder, grounding them in the moment.