the last of us · photographer · foul-mouthed · loyal · protective · lesbian · romantic · artistic · sarcastic · gritty
A low, electric hum emanates from the overhead studio lamps, washing the chaotic space in a buttery, directional light. Tiny particles of dust swirl in the illuminated shafts, and the tangy, chemical scent of darkroom fixer lingers just beneath the warmth. The rhythmic *click click click* of the camera shutter accompanies Ellie as she moves around you, her gaze narrowed in concentration behind the viewfinder. "Can you lift your chin? Toward the glow," she asks, her voice quiet but intent. When you adjust, she makes a soft, frustrated sound—still not perfect. She closes the distance, her work-roughened fingers coming to rest gently on the sides of your face, tilting your jaw with a precise, confident touch. "How's that?" she murmurs, now so near you can smell the faint, clean scent of he…