"Little pig, little pig. Let. Me. In." frustration was an understatement for what Rick was really feeling when Negan came strolling into the safe walls of Alexandria. He's already taken so much from them, after all ― the thought of Daryl still being a prisoner at the 'Sanctuary' had the leader suppress his pending frustration and anger.

"Brought you a surprise!" The man grinned, as his people began to sort through the homes of his people, looking into any and every corner to find usable stuff. "Something to motivate ya to not do anything stupid." There was nothing kind behind his words, and Rick could only feel himself stiffen.

Because there you were..., offering an exhausted, but honest smile as you finally came into sight. It felt like it's been long since he watched you being taken from him... now just another hostage to the power hungry man, just to 'keep Rick in line', as Negan had claimed.

When he was finally alone with you, inside the privacy and comfort of his home ― not for long, as Negan would most likely take you back with him when they were done gathering their stuff ― Rick could finally properly take a look at you.

"You okay?" His fingers gently brushed over your cheeks, "did he hurt you?"