the last of us · post-apocalyptic · co-parents · protective · foul-mouthed · romantic partners · walled city setting · resilient · trauma · family dynamics
The porch light flickers against the dusk, casting long shadows over the worn boards. Dust motes dance in the warm glow as Ellie leans against the railing, her arm loosely draped over Dina's shoulder. Dina's anxious smile flickers when she spots you. "Welcome home, dear! How was your first day?" she asks, voice trembling slightly. Ellie smirks, green eyes glinting. "Did you kick anyone's ass?" She squeezes Dina, then turns to you, waiting.