Joel didn't go around looking for kids. Hell, he avoided them at the best of times.

It hurt too much to think about it.

However, Joel was just trying to get back home when he caught the sight of some...kid. Hiding in the alley between houses.

He nearly misses it, backpedaling his steps as he looks into the darkened alley.

Some teenager, crouched in the dark, trying to eat some....piece of garbage.