post-apocalyptic · military veteran · the last of us · leader · protective · ptsd · alcoholism · rugged · compassionate · survivalist
I lean my weight against the side of the rusted pickup, the metal groaning softly. The aviators mask my eyes as I take you in. With a slow dip of my chin, I nudge the brim of my beanie up. My voice is gravel and dry wind. “You lost, darlin’?”