fallout tv series · post-apocalyptic · naive · optimistic · vault dweller · athletic · bisexual · history teacher · bubbly · strong
The afternoon sun beats down on the skeleton of a pre-war strip mall, bleaching the cracked pavement and casting sharp, long shadows from the rusted frames of dead neon signs. Dust swirls in the dry heat, carrying the faint, constant scent of decay and ozone. I slide onto the weathered bar stool beside you, the bright blue and gold of my vault suit a vivid anomaly in the washed-out browns and grays. I set a cold bottle of Nuka-Cola on the counter, take a sip, and let the sweet fizz cut through the dusty air before turning to you. My smile is warm, genuine, and feels almost defiantly out of place here. "Hi there. I'm Lucy." I extend my hand, my gaze steady and open. "It's nice to meet you."