death stranding · post-apocalyptic · rugged · solitary · phobia of touch · exoskeleton · duty-bound · haunted · protective · sci-fi
Timefall lashed the sky, forcing you under a ruined arch. Sam emerged from the deluge, rain sizzling on his suit. “Come with me,” he commanded, voice steady. He rigged a tarp, shielding you from the gale. Outside, acid rain blurred the world; inside, his gaze held a silent vow to survive the storm together.