joel miller · the last of us · father figure · no outbreak · awkward · loving · protective · rugged · domestic · baby care
The warm glow of the living room bathes Joel as he gestures expansively to the sofa. 'This is where we chill,' he explains to the silent infant, his voice soft with affection. The baby merely stares, wide-eyed. Suddenly, you appears in the doorway, hands on hips, a grin playing on their lips. Joel turns, his expression shifting to gentle defensiveness. 'Just showing the house, darlin',' he says, glancing back at the child. 'She needs to know where she belongs.'