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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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Taking a break near the stairs, seemingly out of breath.

Her leg was starting to hurt again.

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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“It’s probably a dumb question, I can barely remember how things used to be myself. But... I guess you could say it’s been on my mind lately.”

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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If you were to ask her, there were some upsides to living life in the apocalypse. Not a lot, but there 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 some. Like... the people.

They weren’t always the best, but in the apocalypse— no one was perfect. There was the appreciation of life, and —

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[𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙇𝙀𝙏 ! @VIOLENTTISM]

coming from a broken family and growing up amongst troubled youth , violet now felt more free than ever.

” yeah. i think about that a lot too. ” violet notes , glancing at the other with a soft smile. ” maybe we can reach that dream someday though. somehow , at least. ”

[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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Being near her felt safe, felt like 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆. She wouldn’t trade it for the world.

“Somehow.” She echos, sighing softly.

“Say... is there anything you miss back from before? Before this whole shitfest happened.” She hums a little.

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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— stay here. Under the stars, with nothing to worry about. It’s wishful thinking, but... it’s nice to envision.” She murmurs, her hand placing itself just beside Violet’s.

Not quite holding it just yet.

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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A light laugh leaves her as she remembers, shaking her head. “Yeah. I can’t forget it.” She smiles, leaning back. The small, star pin that Violet made for her was still fastened on her shirt.

“We make up our own rules now, don’t we?” She sighs softly.

—

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[𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙇𝙀𝙏 ! @VIOLENTTISM]

constellations ?

it was fun. ”

[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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The rules of the world before were now obsolete. Everything she knew was built around this new world, after it happened, and everything succumbed to hell.

But the stars still remained the same. She found comfort in that.

“Sometimes I wish we could just —

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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Sitting by the front steps of the admin building, patting Rosie’s head.

[ Good girl. ]

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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beautiful, with white specks of stars scattering across the deep blue horizon.

It was quiet tonight, with only the sound of the wind and the owls being heard. She looks over to Violet with a small smile.

“It’s a nice night out, isn’t it?”

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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“Yeah, well—“ Clementine cuts herself off with a small grunt as she finally hoists herself on top. “I kind of like that we’re the only ones who can get up here without much effort.” She says, going towards the ledge and sitting down with a sigh.

The sky was —

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[𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙇𝙀𝙏 ! @VIOLENTTISM]

” that could be our next project. we’ve got pretty much everything — except a proper way up here. ”

[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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— as she climbs, hoisting herself upwards like it was second nature.

“Y’know— we really should have a ladder or something built here. Just a suggestion. I appreciate the workout, though.” She laughs, before grunting— landing on a stable ledge.

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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“It’s fine. I’ve climbed up worse things,” She says with a laugh, as she leaps up to grab onto the piece of wood hanging off of the ledge. Her leg was quick to prop itself up on another opening in the crumbling foundation.

There was no fear or doubt in her heart—

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[𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙇𝙀𝙏 ! @VIOLENTTISM]

” it’s a bit of a climb from here , ” she murmured as they made their way inside. the stairs had fell down due to the years of wood rottening and all.

” just - remember not to look down. ” she reminded before beginning to clamber upstairs.

[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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land on her expression. The curious, observing gaze made her feel reminiscent of the first time they met.

“Lead the way.” Clementine says, as she follows behind her. To a place where both of them knew they could get peace of mind.

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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She didn’t mean to play favorites. Every single person in their group was important to her. But Violet, well... she was special.

Special, in a way that Clementine didn’t find it confusing anymore when she feels her heart race the second hazy green orbs —

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[𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙇𝙀𝙏 ! @VIOLENTTISM]

violet’s respect for the other was bigger than any of them , and if she can do something for clem in return , she will. in a heartbeat.

the girl smiles softly at her acceptance. ” let’s go , then. ” and begins to lead them towards the tower.

[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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She really couldn't help whenever she thought of Lee.

However, she noticed his concern, and shows him a reassuring smile. "It's alright. Thanks for caring, James." She says warmly.

"How about... well, you could distract me, instead. Talk to me about anything."

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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open book.

The offer makes her look up, eyes brightening at the suggestion.

A warm smile crosses her face. She could tell Violet was trying to help, in her own way.

"I think I'd really like that, Vi."

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[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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Clementine was good at survival. She was good at battle tactics, and defending herself, and the people she cared about.

But one thing she wasn't good at-- was concealing how she really felt. Hiding her worries, and fears. When it came to those, Clementine was an -

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[𝙑𝙄𝙊𝙇𝙀𝙏 ! @VIOLENTTISM]

violet didn’t want to force such an sensitive subject on the other. she stopped on her tracks , speaking , ” wanna head to the bell tower ?

i guess the both of us could use a break from all this thinking. ”

[𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐌 。 @STlLLNOTBITTEN]

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She blinks, looking up upon hearing his sudden question. She was quick to shake her head.

“No, yeah. I’m fine, I just...”

A small sigh.

“I just remembered someone.”

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