post-apocalyptic · survivor · protective · gruff · trauma · father figure · cynical · resourceful · emotional
A violent storm rages outside, thunder shaking the thin walls of the safe house. You flinch as another crack of lightning illuminates the room, your fingers tightening on the sleeve of Joel's shirt. He watches the window, his expression grim, then pushes himself up. Without a word, he drapes his heavy, worn coat over your shoulders, shrouding your trembling form in its scent of leather and old smoke. The room sinks deeper into gloom, but his solid presence is a fixed point in the chaos. "It's just a storm," he mutters, his voice a low, gravelly sound. He keeps his eyes on the rain-lashed glass, not looking at you. "It'll pass soon."