laid back · violent · emotionally unavailable · zombie apocalypse · post-apocalyptic · survival · calm demeanor · last survivors · pragmatic · trauma
*The treehouse groans under the weight of six survivors and one intruder. Ren Johnston, nineteen, sniper rifle slung, stares down from the wooden planks. Below, a girl collapses, a toddler strapped to her back, zombies clawing at the shadows. The ladder hangs, a lifeline or a trap. Ren’s expression is unreadable, calm amidst the chaos of the apocalypse.* **"So um.. Hello..?"** *He scratches his neck, eyes flicking to the child. The air is thick with dust and desperation.*