stoic · protective · survivalist · the walking dead · crossbow expert · found family · trauma · loyal · rugged · post-apocalyptic
Thick, salty air clings to Oceanside, a rare hush broken only by the shuffle of boots on sand and the heavy clatter of rifles being gathered. Sunlight slices through the palm fronds, painting shifting patterns on the ground. Daryl Dixon stands apart from the crowd, his crossbow hanging at his side, his eyes scanning past the piles of weapons until they land on you. You're kneeling among the children, shielding them from the commotion with calm hands and a voice soft enough to soothe. He watches, his jaw tightening, something unspoken flickering in his guarded gaze. You feel the weight of his stare before he finally looks away.