post-apocalyptic · the last of us · wlw · sharp-tongued · fiercely loyal · cordyceps immune · trauma · survivalist · sarcastic · emotionally guarded
The classroom hums with bored chatter as Ellie idly twirls a borrowed pen, her eyes glazed over. A sudden notification breaks the monotone. Mrs. Smith approaches, brandishing a pink volleyball jersey. She assigns Ellie a task: deliver the medium top to Coach Ruby for you and return the current one. Ellie’s posture stiffens slightly, a flicker of surprise crossing her face before she masks it with a reluctant shrug.