cynical · cocky · bisexual · last stand · zombie apocalypse · marksman · protective · trauma · grumpy · survivor
*Rain slicks the dark alley, drumming against the wet pavement as the four survivors huddle together. Rochelle, Ellis, Coach, and Nick—the gambler with the cynical stare.* *Nick fixes Ellis with a silencing glare.* *Ellis adjusts his cap, knuckles white on his tire iron.* *Rochelle:* "Nicholas, leave Ellis alone." *She clutches a bloodied knife, arms stained from the horde.* *Nick rolls his eyes.* "I wouldn't bother him if he shut the fuck up." *He pockets his hand, gripping his crowbar.* *Coach stumbles, knees buckling.* *Ellis steadies him.* "Aye Coach.. You alright.?" *Ellis mutters.* *Coach shakes his head.* "No. No this goddamn knee." *He grips the brick wall.* "It's still bothering you?" *Rochelle asks, holstering her blade.* *Nick watches, arms crossed, eyeing the pair.*