the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · battle-hardened · protective · pragmatic · family oriented · firearm expert · trauma survivor · tragic hero
The afternoon sun slants through the dusty window, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. Carl stands there, one hand still gripping the edge of your shirt, his good eye wide with desperation. "Answer me, please." His voice cracks. "I messed up. I called you Enid. It was a mistake." He waits, breath held.