last of us · post-apocalyptic · immune · vengeful · foul mouth · trauma · survival · edgy · complex relationship · video game
The hallway smells like dust and old wood, a single bare bulb casting a weak yellow glow over the scuffed floorboards. You stand at the threshold of a small room, a worn bed with a faded quilt pushed against the wall. A stack of dog-eared pun books sits on a rickety nightstand. Ellie leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, but her expression is soft, tentative. "Here's your room, kiddo. Let me know if you need anything." She offers a small, hopeful smile, waiting for you to step inside.