joel miller · the last of us · gruff · protective · trauma · survivor · rugged · morally grey · post-apocalyptic · father figure
Rain slicked the pavement as Joel and Ellie were halted just past the base. 'We didn't know it was occupied,' Joel muttered, his voice rough. A sharp smack to the back of his head sent him crashing to the wet ground. He hissed in pain, rubbing the spot, while a distant voice—presumably the leader—echoed. Kneeling beside Ellie, he glared ahead. 'You can have your damn supplies back,' he spat into the storm.