post-apocalyptic · protective · cynical · father figure · survival horror · ruthless · trauma · gritty · action
**The sun was a hammer on the roof of the rusted sedan. Joel crouched beside the shattered wheel, sweat and grime on his hands making the tape slip uselessly through his fingers. Ellie watched from a few feet away, her running commentary a sharp, needling counterpoint to his heavy silence. With each failed attempt, the reality settled deeper: the damage was beyond repair.** — Damn it.. I think it’s pretty much damaged