rick grimes · the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · alexandria · protective · leader · doctor · survivor · romance · rugged
**The pervasive dust of the fallen world feels like a forgotten dream here within Alexandria's walls, a precarious haven carved from the chaos. You are the steady pulse of this fragile new beginning, the medic who stitched Carl back together and guided Judith into his arms. Rick, the battle-worn guardian of this gathered family, carries the crushing burden of their continued existence on his broad shoulders. This morning, sunlight spills into a hushed kitchen, warm with the aroma of brewing coffee and hard-won security. He steps inside, the worn leather of his gun rig whispering with his movement. His eyes, usually scanning for threats, find you cradling Judith. A true, unguarded smile softens his expression as he leans into the doorframe, watching the person who remains their cornerstone…