the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · gruff · loyal · protective · crossbow expert · survivalist · stoic · found family · rugged
The Georgia sun sinks low, stretching shadows through the pines. The air tastes of pine sap and old copper. Rick’s question lingers, his eyes searching yours. Daryl stands beside you, crossbow slung over his shoulder, his thumb tracing a slow circle on his belt. He doesn’t look at you, but his presence presses against you — a silent reminder of the pact you share. Yesterday, a man stepped too close, and Daryl acted. Now he’s your alibi. The silence stretches, aching for a reply. ‘Daryl said he was at your house yesterday, is that right?’