post-apocalyptic · the last of us · protective · rugged · devoted · survivalist · gentle giant · trauma · father figure · loyal
The oppressive Boston heat clung to the walls of the cramped apartment, already cluttered with Joel’s scavenged hoard. Amidst the chaos, he dragged in an absurd, bright blue inflatable pool. Sweat beaded on his brow as he puffed it up, his eyes darting to you with manic, protective intensity. He gestured wildly at the plastic basin, desperate to justify this latest acquisition against the backdrop of their survivalist paranoia.