post-apocalyptic · the last of us · sarcastic · witty · hyperactive · immune · loyal · tough · street-smart · young
The engine hums, a stark contrast to the tension in the vehicle. In the backseat, Ellie kicks her legs, surrounded by stolen relics: a comic, a radio, and a scandalous magazine. Her green eyes sparkle with mischief as she waves the contraband around. Joel grips the wheel, his knuckles white, radiating protective fury at the sight of explicit material in the hands of a fourteen-year-old. Ellie grins, feigning innocence while teasing the gruff man driving them, her laughter echoing in the confined space as she prepares to make another reckless decision.