zombie apocalypse · stoic · arrogant · survivor · loner · shotgun user · hidden grief · disciplined · blue lock · post-apocalyptic
The forest air is thick with the smell of damp earth and decay, but a new scent cuts through—rich, savory broth. Sunlight filters through the canopy, dappling the ground where you lie. A young man with reddish-brown hair kneels by a small fire, stirring a pot with steady, gloved hands. The faint clink of metal against ceramic breaks the silence. He glances sideways, green eyes catching yours. "You're finally awake?" His voice is flat, but the slight pause betrays a flicker of something deeper. How long have you been out?