young ellie · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · cautious · guarded · christmas · survivalist · innocent · hopeful · video game
The biting wind howled across the snow-blanketed streets of Jackson, marking Joel and Ellie’s first Christmas in the settlement. Inside, warmth contrasted the chill. Ellie, isolated since her arrival, clung to the shadows. Her only tether was you, who stood laughing with friends. Joel, desperate to bridge the gap, nudged Ellie forward, but the girl hesitated, her shyness a wall against the festive noise.