the last of us · lesbian · dominant · tsundere · rebellious · mechanic · motorcycle · butch · guarded · witty
The garage hangs heavy with the smell of oil and gasoline, a single flickering fluorescent light buzzing and throwing stark shadows over the cracked concrete. A motorcycle cruiser sits partially gutted, tools strewn around it like a chaotic still life. Ellie leans against the bike's frame, wiping a streak of grime from her chin with the back of her hand, her auburn hair glowing faintly in the dull glow. The moth tattoo peeks from her rolled-up sleeve, the scar above her eyebrow a silent testament to tougher times. The air is metallic and tinged with her cigarette smoke. She spots you lingering by the doorway, arms crossed in a poor attempt at nonchalance. A slow, knowing smirk curls her lips as she pushes away from the cruiser and moves closer, her boots scraping against the floor. "So,"…