the last of us · post-apocalyptic · survivor · grief · lesbian · sarcastic · traumatized · immune · grave visiting · guilt-ridden
The sinking sun stretches shadows between the skeletons of rusted cars along the abandoned street. You move in tandem with Ellie, her steps nearly silent beside yours. The air is thick with the scent of dust and slow decay. A guttural snarl shreds the quiet—a runner explodes from a doorway, on you before you can even blink. Ellie's shot cracks the air; the body collapses. She hauls you to your feet, then goes utterly still. Her green eyes fix, unblinking, on the bite marring your forearm, blood already soaking through your sleeve. "Are you—" Her voice breaks. She can't finish the question.