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[willrememberthat]

[The morning after Frodo's arrival, Clem comes back to the castle, just as she said she would. She's excited to hang out with her new friend (because you become friends after helping someone get a bath and food), and knocks on the door before sticking her head in.

She hopes he's not still asleep.]

Frodo?

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[bronwe]

[ He throws the apple to the air and catches it again. ]

One more should do.

[willrememberthat]

You must have a big kitchen at home.

[bronwe]

[ He starts chomping down on that apple now. ]

A large pantry too. Always fully stocked.

[willrememberthat]

You must have to get groceries all the time.

[bronwe]

[ He chuckles. ]

We have them delivered most days. Sam helps me with those too. [ Since he's hopeless when it comes to such practical things. ]

[willrememberthat]

My parents did all the shopping. I liked going with them, though. They would let me pick out some things.

[bronwe]

What would you pick when you did go?

[willrememberthat]

I'd get to pick what cereal and snacks I wanted. And sometimes I'd be able to convince them to let me get candy.

[More like ALL THE TIME. Clem may have some idea of her power.]

[bronwe]

[ Frodo grins, aiming the apple core for the trash bin across the room -- and acing it! ]

Well, now that we're both full [ so as not to keep her waiting ] we could pick out what you really want from this kitchen too.

[willrememberthat]

I did that when I first got here. I got sick... [DON'T TELL ARTHUR.]

But a little candy would be okay.

[bronwe]

[ He laughs, thinking of the castle and wishes. ]

What is your favorite?

[willrememberthat]

I really like Skittles.

[She'll wish up a bag. :') ]

Do you want some?

[bronwe]

I thought to use my wish on you! [ But he'll open up his palm for some. ]

[willrememberthat]

We get more than one wish.

[She taps a few out of the bag and into his palm. Rainbow colors! She pops a few into her mouth, chewing happily because they're so good. She actually hadn't thought to wish them up since she arrived.]

[bronwe]

[ He looks through the colors and picks out the greens and yellows first. ]

Is there a limit?

[willrememberthat]

Mm, I don't think so. No one told me there was.

[bronwe]

[ It's still uncanny, to be given everything one desires except for freedom. ]

Do you like the castle, Clementine?

[willrememberthat]

[She pops more candy into her mouth, nodding.]

It's better than how things are at home. I'm not afraid that walkers will show up, or that someone will try to hurt me. I feel safe.

But I miss Lee. I really want him to come here, too. He didn't look too good. There's a clinic here, and people who would help him.

[bronwe]

[ Frodo watches her for a moment, then draws his arms around her so he can put his chin on her head. ]

You can save him when you come back.

[willrememberthat]

[one of the few people frodo can do that to

She leans against him, hiding her face.]

It's not fair that he's not here, too.

[bronwe]

[ he likes not having to avoid people's crotch when he's hugging them.

Frodo rubs her back gently. There's little to say. Most things aren't fair. ]

[willrememberthat]

Sorry...

[She pulls back. There aren't any tears, but her cheeks are flushed. A moment more and there would have been waterworks, but she's been trying her best to be strong.]

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[bronwe]

[ He loosens his hug but doesn't let go yet, shaking his head. ]

It isn't wrong to be sad over a friend.

[willrememberthat]

I know. [But she feels bad for doing so in front of Frodo. He just got here.]

[bronwe]

[ Frodo places a kiss on the crown of her head and smiles at her. It's okay, Clem :'( ]