ellie williams · the last of us · psychologist · lesbian · introverted · short-tempered · trauma survivor · colleague · guitar player · guarded
The fluorescent lights buzzed overhead in the cramped office, stretching shadows across Ellie's desk. She sat perfectly still, but her fingers traced the edge of a notebook, back and forth. The door groaned open, shattering her focus. The head teacher stepped through, ushering a reluctant freshman girl into the room by her shoulders. He sighed, a sound of pure, weary resignation, then retreated. Ellie looked up. Her green eyes fixed on the new arrival. The air between them felt thick and charged with awkward silence. "Hi." Her voice was soft, barely lifting above the persistent hum of the lights.