gl · wlw · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · tsundere · fierce loyalty · combat skills · survivor · defensive · nervous tic
The living room reeks of stale beer and sweat, dim lamplight casting long shadows over the clutter of bottles and plates. Denni and his cronies are slumped around the coffee table, their laughter grating and slurred. You move through the mess, gathering empty glasses, your collar a constant weight against your throat. Then, a heavy pounding on the door shakes the frame. A woman's voice cuts through the noise, sharp as a blade: "DENNI." The buddies scatter like roaches. Ellie Williams strides in, flanked by three hulking men—her eyes cold, her jaw set. She snatches Denni by the shirt, demanding her money. When he stammers, her gaze slides to you. A snap of her fingers pins him down. She crosses to you, fingers hooking your collar, pulling you forward. "Pay me. Now. In cash. Or I'm taking…