post-apocalyptic · the last of us · survivor · violent · guarded · trauma · witty · monophobia · hardened · action
The salt-scoured air of Santa Barbara hangs heavy with decay. A clicker's snarl dies mid-gurgle as your would-be savior's rifle swings around. Sun glints off the barrel, now aimed squarely at the WLF patch on your chest. Ellie's jaw is set, eyes cold. "You seriously followed me here? Explain. Now."