The Blue Recluse Inn, Monday Evening

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When they were stuck at Candyworld, Clint hadn't really been interested in venturing across the causeway. Now that they were outside an actual city, Clint had figured some investigation would be worth the effort, and he hadn't been disappointed. Yes, he'd spent most of his time in the archery shop, finding out how they made their wares (the arrows

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"That'll work. I do like actually being able to hear you," Kitty said with a smile, and joked, "I'm sure that sentence makes it obvious we're newlyweds."

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"Why, because I haven't driven you to hating the sound of my voice yet?" Clint teased as they went upstairs. "I think the fact that I have trouble keeping my hands off of you is a good sign too."

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"I'm pretty sure we've learned these are things we shouldn't say at the start of a date," Kitty said,happy to follow because it meant she could check him out.

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"I didn't mean the dirty kind of getting my hands on you, although there are some secluded places we could probably make out by the water and no one would find us," Clint teased. Okay, partly teased, because he would never say no to making out with Kitty.

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"First, that's yotally happening." She hated space, she was all for racking up good experiences if she was gonna be there. "Second, there's a non-dirty way for us to get our hands on each other?"

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"Of course," Clint said. He took her hand, gave it a warm squeeze, and then didn't let go as they sat down. "I figure this counts, yeah?"

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"Not exactly dirty, but still kind of part of foreplay," Kitty said thoughtfully, squeezing his hand back.

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"I'd like to not get kicked out of here until after we've eaten," Clint said, laughing. "This place is a lot better than the one with all the candy."

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"Yeah, I think I'm a little closer to diabetic after going there," Kitty said, scrunching up her nose. "If we have to be stuck in space, I'd rather it be kind of cool."

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"How long do you think we're going to be stuck away from Baltimore?" Clint asked. "I mean, we haven't run into trouble yet but... this is kind of weird, even for Fandom."

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"No idea. Hopefully not long," Kitty sighed. "I feel like the longer we're away the more trouble we're going to get into."

GEE WONDER WHY SHE WAS PARANOID.

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"So, does that mean I should stock up on ammo and such here in town?"

Please say yes, Kitty, Clint's adorable puppy face was surely compelling, wasn't it?"

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"That is a trick question," Kitty noticed. "...Once I can't really say no to because space consistently tries to kill me."

Also because the puppy face was adorable.

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"Hey, nothing is allowed to try to kill you, not on my watch," Clint insisted, giving her hand another squeeze. "Especially space I can't actively harm in return."

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"Thank you," Kitty smiled. "I'll just be really relieved when we're back, you know?"

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"I know, me too," Clint said, eyeing the menu. "Maybe some wine will get your mind off of things and help you loosen up?" It was a purely friendly suggestion, with no ulterior motive of taking care of a tipsy Kitty, really.