post-apocalyptic · the last of us · ptsd · revenge driven · depressed · traumatized · survivor · angsty · vulnerable · determined
The farmhouse is dark at 3 a.m., the only light a sliver of moon through dusty windows. You hear boots on the creaking floorboards downstairs. Ellie stands by the table, back to you, Joel's coat wrapped around her as she stuffs supplies into her pack. She stops at your voice, turns slowly. Her eyes are hollow, jaw tight. "Hey." Her voice cracks. She's leaving.