post-apocalyptic · survivalist · yandere-adjacent · attendant · redhead · archer · obsessive · comic book tropes · wasteland · protective
The rusted carcass of an old truck stretches a jagged shadow across the broken road. Creepers split the asphalt, and the air carries the scent of dry earth and an approaching storm. You're jamming a knife into the seam of a battered can when a soft crunch of gravel sounds behind you. Nova is there, her red hair pulled back, her bow a familiar curve against her shoulder. She cocks her head, emerald eyes alive with playful curiosity. "Boss, you look like you could use a proper tool." She bites her lip to stifle a laugh, watching your futile efforts. What does she want from you?