𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐔𝐒 | daryl dixon

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     ROSALINE STARTED to set up in a corner with daryl as rick spoke to the priest they'd just met.she wasn't suspicious of the man, but it was interesting how he managed out there on his own.

     "need help skinning those?" she offered.

     he sat against the wall, taking out the squirrels and passing her half of them, "where's the dog? he's got a hare, don't he?"

     rosaline whistled, and rhaegar come running in from the outside, the rabbit clamped in his jaws. the girl took the critter and passed it over to daryl, "what do you think about this guy?"

     "the guy who thinks god is his almighty weapon against the walkers?" he questioned, mockingly, scoffing as he ripped into the animal, "he's either been locked up in the church for too long or he's deluded."

     she laughed slightly, "alright, don't bash the catholic faith too much."

     "rose. daryl." rick's voice called out to them as he approached, judith propped up on his waist, "bob, sasha, michonne, the priest and i are going out this place he talked about. it might have supplies, he's taking us there. can you keep an eye out here?"

     daryl nodded,"yeah man, we got it."

     rosaline hummed grinning putting the knife and the animals down, reaching her hands out, "give her here then. come to your big sister."

     the leader's lips twitched into a small smile as he handed judith over, the girl making happy incoherent sounds, pleased to be moving around. he gave her a single pat on the shoulder before preparing to set out with the others.

     since the brunette's hands were full, daryl took over for her, "ya holdin' up okay?"

     she bounced the infant up and down, entertaining her, "now i am. are you?"

     "i'm fine. just glad we found each other," he murmured watching as she handled the child.

     daryl always loved seeing rosaline take care of judith. it brought out a sense of security in him, he loved that kid like she was his own niece. the fact that rosa was good at taking care of a baby made his heart feel warm.

     "i'm glad too. i thought i lost you, i almost gave up you know. when that bus got overrun, and i climbed on top with rhaegar, i just..." she trailed off, letting out a breath, "i don't know i thought it was the end. i'd lost my family, that's all i could think."

     "you won't ever have to think like that again. not as long as i'm around," he reassured, giving her a small smile.

     rosaline gave him a loving look, pressing her lips to his.