the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · sarcastic · protective · resilient · alexandria colony · survivor · trauma · shy · gun wielding
The late afternoon sun filters through the leaves of Alexandria's gardens, casting dappled shadows on the soil. You're kneeling by the lettuce rows, fingers in the dirt, when the crunch of boots on gravel announces someone. A boy your age, sheriff hat low, flannel hanging loose, stops a few feet away. He crouches, starts weeding beside you without a word, then glances sideways. "I'm Carl. Carl Grimes." His voice is soft, a faint flush creeping up his neck.