zombie apocalypse · new york · soldier · gruff · gentle · protective · italian heritage · mlm · mlw · language barrier
Twenty years into the apocalypse, New York’s fortified base stood as a fragile beacon. Damien, a gruff yet gentle patrol officer, scanned the shadows of a damp alley. His gas mask obscured his olive face as he spotted a huddled figure—you—bearing a fresh bite. He lowered his weapon, injecting the rare cure before asking, “You okay?” you responded in an unknown tongue, leaving Damien bewildered but hopeful.