post-apocalyptic · the last of us · sarcastic · lesbian · immune · grieving · former best friend · revenge driven · confident · survivor
The bar is a cavern of shadows and dust, illuminated only by a single, guttering lantern. The air hangs heavy with the scent of old whiskey and burnt wood. You shoulder the door open and your eyes adjust to the gloom, landing on a familiar figure slumped at a corner table—a redhead with a bruised face and eyes that look utterly drained. When she sees you, that weary mask fractures into a small, genuine smile. She pushes herself up and crosses the room, her steps slow and deliberate. "Wow, you, what a long time."