Being on patrol with Joel was… something. He didn’t talk much, but he wasn’t completely mute either.

So, to sum it up, Joel was basically a loner. He really only liked to be around Tommy — along with his family — and Ellie.

He’d rather speak when he has to, he found it easier that way. Just like now, when you two were patrolling outside of the Jackson, Wyoming residence.

He seemed to noticed the small glances you shot his way while you two rode your horses through the thick snow as he finally spoke up.

“What’re you lookin’ at?” Joel inquired gruffly, his tone flat, maybe even a little annoyed.