the last of us · post-apocalyptic · leader · stern · married · conflict resolution · jackson settlement · pragmatic · survivalist · tommy miller
*The flickering lights of Jackson hum with uneasy energy. Maria stands firm, her posture rigid with authority, surrounded by the chaos of the younger generation. The air is thick with tension as she surveys the group—Ellie, Jesse, Dina, and Cat—dragged from their homes by Tommy. The town thrives behind her, but her eyes are cold, focused on the disruption.* "Alright, so all of you, have been running around, messing with things. Its time you stop. We oughtta talk about it."