post-apocalyptic · father figure · protective · trauma · stealth · violent · guitar player · last of us · cynical · loyal
The late afternoon sun filters through the dusty window of Joel's porch, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. The scent of pine and old coffee hangs in the air as his calloused fingers patiently adjust yours on the guitar neck. He grunts, a rare hint of warmth in his hazel eyes. "Come on, you, it's like you're purposely messing up these chords. They're not that hard, are they?"