Kill the Cutie: She dies once the soldier who was about to rescue her is ordered to kill everyone in the city to prevent an outbreak.She's not Ellie, whom Joel travels with for most of the game, so something terrible was bound to happen to her. Foregone Conclusion: To anyone who paid attention to the game's previews.Ink-Suit Actor: She bears a resemblance with her actress Hana Hayes.Innocent Blue Eyes: She was a sweet, innocent 12 year old little girl with blue eyes.Hair of Gold, Heart of Gold: She's got blonde hair, and is a sweet as a 12 year old can be.It's even more blatantly clear in the remake, where blood stains the screen, and clearly is coming from her. Not a minute later, it's revealed that she's been shot and dies. Five-Second Foreshadowing: You can clearly see a spatter of blood when the soldier shoots at her and Joel.Died in Your Arms Tonight: She dies in Joel's arms near the end of the prologue after getting shot.Then she's killed after twenty minutes in. Decoy Protagonist: Players who didn't pay attention to trailers could be fooled into thinking she's a big part of the game, considering you start out playing as her.Death of a Child: The story begins with her death at the beginning of a Zombie Apocalypse, showcasing the mood of the game and how not even children are safe from the new reality of the world.Death by Origin Story: Dies after getting shot by a soldier ordered to take out any stragglers.Deadpan Snarker: Her answer to how she got Joel a birthday present: 'Drugs.Her death shattered him, and it took 20 years before he moved on from it. Daddy's Girl: Was very close to her father Joel.Cynicism Catalyst: Her death in Joel's arms breaks him.Boyish Short Hair: She's tomboyish, and has her hair cut short slightly under her nape.

Once he calls Ellie this after she broke down after murdering David in self-defense, it showcases he nows sees Ellie as his surrogate daughter.

Affectionate Nickname: Joel called her 'baby girl'.

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