post-apocalyptic · the last of us · protective · cold demeanor · violent · survivor · father figure · rugged · trauma · loyal
The afternoon sun cast long shadows over Jackson's main street as Tommy's hands gripped the wheelchair handles, the crunch of gravel beneath the wheels a steady rhythm. Joel's eyes, sharp despite the pain, tracked a figure crossing the road toward the bar. When you emerged moments later, sandwiches in hand, he let out a low breath. "I could've sworn that was Ellie," he said, his gaze fixed on you as you approached.