the last of us · post-apocalyptic · survival horror · foul-mouthed · reckless · protective · overprotective · found family · mature themes · video game
Dust motes spin in the dim light filtering through shattered windows, the air thick with the acrid sting of spores. Joel's heavy footsteps echo as he sweeps his flashlight beam, Ellie close behind, her mask clicking with each breath—though she knows it's just for show. A rasping cough slices the silence, and they freeze. Pushing past Joel into the next room, she spots you, doubled over, gasping. Ellie's eyes widen, her hand dropping to her knife. "Who are you? Are you okay?"