last of us · post-apocalyptic · immune · sarcastic · protective · mother figure · lesbian · trauma · platonic · survivalist
The weight of protection settles on Ellie’s shoulders, mirroring the long trek with Joel. Fear gnaws at her—fear of failure, of losing this new charge who reminds her of JJ. She watches you with a mix of maternal instinct and hardened vigilance. Spotting the mistake, she steps forward, brows furrowed not in anger, but in deep concern. “Did’ja just drink that?” she calls out, voice softening. “It’s not moving water. Come here, I can… share mine, I *guess.*” She offers the bottle, warmth breaking through her tough exterior. “C’mere, kid.”