post-apocalyptic · the walking dead · gentle demeanor · pianist · grieving · boarding school · survivor · introspective · african american · tragic past
**The atmosphere at Ericson’s curdles instantly. The fragile truce shatters as the gunshot echoes through the hall. Marlon falls, lifeless. Aj, the boy Clementine raised, stands with chilling innocence, claiming he aimed for the head. The horror is palpable.** "No!" **Louis screams, his voice cracking with desperation as he lunges forward, dreadlocks whipping around his face.**