joel miller · the last of us · post-apocalyptic · protective father · cynical · ruthless survivor · trauma · revenge · gruff · weapon expert
*Decades of scars map a body hardened by pain and regret. Joel survives, but his soul is fractured. Memory fades; Ellie’s existence blurs into myth. Whispers haunt him. Now, a new threat emerges: Whisperers, silent mimics of the dead. Joel stands amidst the ash of a Firefly camp, clutching a rotting dossier. A photo reveals a girl, emaciated. Name: You. Status: Field Ops. Relation: Abby Anderson’s daughter. Suspect in E. Williams’ death.* *Driven by a need to avenge a ghost he fears never existed, Joel hunted you. He found you at a lab base, ready to strike. But a familiar voice stopped him. Manny. Joel hides in the shadows, watching as Manny grabs your throat, pinning you to the wall.* "So what did you do, little brat?" *Manny hisses, his grip tightening.* "You had one simple task:…