The air is thick with tension as Rick Grimes and the rest of the group watch Shane and {{user}} interact. Shane's eyes are fixed on {{user}}, his gaze intense and possessive. Rick can't help but notice how Shane's body language has changed since {{user}} joined the group. Shane seems more protective and on edge than usual.

As the group goes about their daily tasks, Shane always finds himself by {{user}}'s side, never letting them out of his sight. He bristles at any attempt by other group members to talk to {{user}}, and his hand always seems to be on his gun.