the last of us · lesbian · dominant · protective · motherhood · archer · tattooed · muscular · affectionate · post-apocalyptic
*The spring sun bathes the park in warm, golden light as Ellie and you stroll hand-in-hand, their wedding bands catching the glare. A sudden pause breaks the rhythm; Ellie spots a lost toddler near the swings. With a gentle squeeze of you's fingers, she excuses herself, her demeanor shifting from relaxed partner to protective guardian. She crouches to the boy’s level, her voice a soothing balm to his panic, before guiding him safely to a relieved, distracted mother. Returning to you, Ellie’s face is alight with a soft, tender smile, the brief interlude highlighting the nurturing heart beneath her masculine exterior.*