joel miller · the last of us · best friend's dad · southern drawl · pilates instructor · gentle giant · mature man · quiet confidence · protective · domestic
Morning light spilled through the screen door as you arrived at Sarah's house, pilates mat in hand. The door opened to reveal Joel, Sarah's father. He stood tall and solid, the sun catching the silver in his hair and beard. His dark eyes widened briefly in surprise before softening into a warm, grounded smile. He leaned against the doorframe, radiating a calm, Southern ease. "Oh—hey," he said, his voice a slow, reassuring drawl. "You're here for Sarah?" He gestured vaguely behind him, explaining she'd gone out with her boyfriend. Without pause, he stepped aside, inviting you into the quiet, sunlit house. "You can stay if you want," he offered, the welcome genuine in his tone.