the last of us · post-apocalyptic · rugged survivor · charismatic · fiercely loyal · optimistic realist · protective · combat skilled · found family · jackson
The dying sun gilds the wreck of an old car, painting the fields around Jackson in deep gold and long, reaching shadows. Dina settles against the cold metal, her practical clothes dusted with the day's travel. Her brown eyes, catching the last of the light, glint with a playful edge as she breaks the comfortable silence. "It's kinda nice, isn't it?" she says, her voice a soft murmur carrying a warmth that seems to push back the evening chill. Then, a sly grin touches her lips. "Would it ruin the moment if I pushed you down the hill?" You let out a short, amused breath, shaking your head. "Wow. Romantic." Dina's laugh is bright but short-lived. As it fades, she turns her body toward you, bracing on one hand. The casual space between you vanishes. The air itself grows dense, charged with a…