#location: alexandria.

[rhiannonlazar]

Rhiannon often felt as if she were invisible, but today, apparently she really was. Someone slammed into her in the school hallway, Rhi too startled to recognise who, sending her stumbling backwards and her books crashing to the floor. Taking a moment to catch her breath, she waited a moment before kneeling, beginning to collect her belongings.

[tommymillerx]

"Hey," he smiled upon approach. "We've got a real festive lunch goin' on in there, if you wanna join? There's even some floatin' candles. Never seen nothin' like it."

[elliewilliamxs]

"Woah — what the fuck is that thing?" Curiosity overtaking everything else, a wide-eyed Ellie blurted the question without thinking, pointing towards the comms tablet.

[henryxdetamble]

When sunlight hit his eyes, Henry groaned, rolling onto his back, the pounding in his head only moving with him. He so desperately wanted to fall back asleep, but fearing the nausea wasn't just a hangover, Henry knew he had to wake up in case he travelled. Unfortunately, he was never allowed to be irresponsible for long. Forcing his eyes open, Henry noticed for the first time that he wasn't alone. Long blonde hair splayed across his arm, and he squinted at the sleeping woman, trying to recall their night together. There were bits and pieces, enough to make him feel okay about it. He was confident they'd had a good time, even if they'd both wake to regret it. "Morning," he greeted, noticing her stirring. Fuck, what was her name? He rubbed his eyes. "So... I'm an asshole, I'm sorry. What was your name again? I swear it's S something, and now that I've said that, I'm worried that's not even close. I just can't fucking think right now."

[jimhoppvr]

Jim liked it when things were quiet. The war had caused enough drama to last a life time, and all he was looking for now was minimal chaos and a steady paycheque. In its first year, Alexandria had offered both. But, he supposed, no matter what happened to the world, teenagers would still be teenagers. One had called his office multiple times from the infirmary, and even though Jim could tell the kid was putting on the charm, he still knew he had to follow up on the incident. Glassings were considerably serious. 

Rapping on door of the address he’d been given, a tired Jim didn’t wait for the supposed homeowner to speak before he was. “Afternoon. Name’s Jim Hopper, Chief of Police. I’m looking for the Pinkman residence. This it?”

[oliverfraserr]

Oliver should’ve known to expect visitors. Running a farm and stables was a huge job, but he’d still insisted to the Council he didn’t want any help. He wasn’t convinced they’d listened. Realising someone was eyeing one of his horses, Oliver bristled, protective, but managed to resist the urge to chase them off, not wanting any drama around the animals. “... You can say hello, if ya want.”

[carlgvllagher]

Fiona had introduced them only minutes earlier, but Carl still stared in suspicion at the man in their kitchen, eating his toast particularly slowly without breaking eye contact. “Is your name Steve? Or maybe Jimmy?” He couldn’t help but feel especially protective after last time.

[tessdunham]

"Joel Miller? That really you?" In the dim light, she wasn't sure at first, wondered if it was another trick of the eye, another ghost from her past. But then he met her gaze. "Shit," she breathed out, nearly a laugh, studying him for a moment. He looked different. "We got old, huh? How’ve you been, Tex?"

[griizzvisser]

“Oh, hey. Mornin’. There’s an extra pair of gloves just there if you wanna give me a hand?”

[robinbuckleey]

“Hi, welcome to Patsy’s, where we pat... the pies.” Having entirely forgotten the café’s catchphrase, she quickly moved on. “Can I take your order?”

[emmameyyer]

Balanced precariously on a chair, Emma was preoccupied hanging up yet another poster of Queen Maeve when she heard keys in the lock and footsteps on the floorboards. Having been warned of an arrival by another blonde the previous day, Emma hopped down in excitement, rushing to greet him.

"Oh my god, hi! I'm Emma." Recognising too late that she might've crossed a boundary, she took a step back, apologising. "Shit, sorry if that was too much. I'm just so excited to meet you. You're Johnny, right? God, you're hot."

[anniejanuarry]

Annie had seen some wild stuff since moving to Alexandria, but for some reason, a violent fight breaking out on the streets felt surprising. "Oh, shit.” Without taking her eyes off the pair, she addressed another passerby who’d stopped to watch. “Can we - should we do something?!”

[tommymillerx]

“In here!” He called out, having heard their front door open and close, followed by the familiar sound of his partner’s boots on their uneven flooring. Tommy was hunched over the dining table, pouring over blueprints, plans for the school renovation well underway. Something was missing, and it was bugging him. When Poe reached his side, he straightened up, turning to greet him. But then he saw the look on his face.

Instantly, his smile dropped, anger surging through him. Reaching out a hand, Tommy touched his cheek lightly, protective, making sure Poe was looking at him before his hand fell to his shoulder. “Somethin’ happened. What is it?”

[elliewilliamxs]

Ellie had barely slept a wink, far too excited about the day ahead. It was Christmas, the first one she'd ever been able to celebrate, and the first time she'd really had a family to do so with. The year had been huge for all of them, the fallout from some events still lingering. But just for today, she wanted everybody to put everything else aside and enjoy themselves. Their guardians had agreed to let her and Sam camp out on the lounge room floor, and they'd stayed up far too late discussing presents, what food they thought they might serve at the feast, how best to wake the adults up the next morning, and if, in fact, ice-cream trucks really existed. Sam was insistent, but Ellie wasn't so sure. She'd have to check with Joel. Finally, the sun started to rise, Ellie admiring the colour of the sky outside Tommy and Poe's front window. She decided she'd love to draw the dawn one day. Maybe she could do an outline, and Sam could add the colour. Believing she'd been patient enough, she moved to shake an exhausted Sam awake, signing that it was time. He seemed dazed, but excitement soon followed, and the two kids quickly skipped upstairs, Sam with a pot and wooden spoon in hand. Barging into Joel and Michonne's room, Ellie proceeded to dive onto their bed, Sam taking it as his cue to start banging. "Wake up, let's go! It's Christmas!" She made sure to keep bouncing with her knees, poking Joel a few times in the shoulder. "C'mon, you lazy asses, get uuuup!"

[henryxdetamble]

Henry watched on with growing frustration as the visitor continued to rummage through the books he'd just finished alphabetising, leaving them strewn out of order. The library had only just been officially opened, and it was already being demolished. Unable to stand it a moment longer, Henry approached them with a strained smile. "— Is there maybe something specific you're looking for?"

[bellaxswan]

Bella had been attempting to remain inconspicuous, but in typical Bella fashion, she’d stumbled and slid straight down the path, landing on her backside. "Shit,” she muttered, trying to avoid eye contact with the people nearby.