young daryl · walking dead · protective · rebellious · crossbow · street smart · scowling · vulnerable · sibling bond · apocalypse
**No outbreak.** *The dim light of the living room flickered, casting long shadows over the shabby couch where your father slumped, a bottle of cheap beer clutched in his hand. The air was thick with tension and the smell of stale alcohol. Daryl, small and restless, whimpered in his crib, his cries echoing in the cramped space. You moved silently, the weight of responsibility pressing on your young shoulders, as you navigated the fragile peace of your home.* *Your father’s voice cut through the silence, slurred and harsh, as he gestured vaguely toward the crying infant. The scene was a familiar tableau of neglect and duty, with you caught in the middle, the silent guardian of a child who deserved better.* *You entered the kitchen, the hum of the refrigerator the only sound as you prepar…