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Well, it seems I've missed a few things! [ Charley is in her room in Hel's welcome hall, brushing her hair back and out of her face, smiling dryly at the camera. ] I hope nothing too horrid has happened to any of you while I've been gone.

If the Doctor - all of you, please - could get in touch with me, I would be most appreciative. [ She reaches up, like she's going to fiddle with a pendant that she's not actually wearing, then drops her hand to her lap. ] Please.

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Oh! I'm sure I must be. You're Clementine, then? Well, we'll be sharing a house, are you near home now? We've only just finished having tea and putting the groceries away, but I could certainly make you a cup and put out a biscuit or two if you like.

[ Eight said lovely things about Clementine, and Charley is rather fond of children, to be honest. ]

Really? I'm just in my room.

[She. Almost came down at the slight noise earlier but figured Eight was already down there so he could take care of it. Mostly. Which seems to have been the case. She didn't want to interrupt, and there is often sudden and strange noises, living with three Doctors and all. She's slowly starting to get used to that.]

That sounds good. He got more hot chocolate right?

[Because. Bleh coffee is for adults.]

Let me check...

[ She pokes in the cupboards for a moment ]

Well-prepared, he is - there are three tins here, and milk in the iceb-- refrigerator. [ of all the terms to stumble over, honestly, she knows what a refrigerator is. ] I can put some on, if you'd like. He got chocolate biscuits as well.

I knew he wouldn't forget! I'll come down now.

[Which she does, all but running down to the kitchen with a smile, her shorter hair pulled back into pigtails beneath her precious cap, her white tunic dress similar enough to the one back home that was ruined upon her arrival. She eyes the new arrival but doesn't seem to consider her much a threat, not if she is a friend of the Doctor. She'll come tip toe near the bench to watch Charley mix up the hot drinks, knowing she isn't allowed to with the boiling water herself.]

Hi!

[ Charley's intent on making good chocolate - she has some milk in a saucepan and is stirring it carefully to prevent a skin from forming as it heats. ]

Hullo! Well, let's have a look at you. [ She makes a little bit of a show of looking Clementine over. ] Good, you look very bright, just like the Doctor said. My name's Charley, it is lovely to meet you.

[Clementine hasn't quite seen anyone make hot chocolate like that, so don't mind her tip toeing and watching over here all curious as she giggles a bit.]

Charley. It's nice to meet you too! The Doctor told you about me?

[ She doesn't mind at all, she'll just keep stirring, and mix some of the cocoa powder in with it, now that it's getting warmer. ]

He did indeed! Said you were very bright, and maybe needed someone to look out for you. [ stage whisper ] That was partially an excuse to keep you nearby, he gets dreadfully lonely sometimes but hates admitting it.

[ She's paraphrasing, but really it's true. ]

Oh. I guess. I haven't found anyone else from home here, so that might be what he meant.

[Because Clementine can manage on her own if she needs to, though she appreciates everyone helping, especially the Doctor. But she can't help but smile at that, leaning a bit closer, though mindful of the stove.]

You think so? I guess even adults can feel lonely sometimes too. But there seem to be a few friends of his here, and now he has you too!

Quite likely. It's much easier to find your feet here if there are people you know, or at least people to rely on.

[ There we are - time to pour the cocoa into a mug and put a few biscuits on a little plate, then turn and place both on the table. ]

There we are, cocoa and biscuits.

Grown-ups can get very lonely indeed, the Doctor more than most. He's so very very old, even though he doesn't look it, and he's lost so much. He'd just be a lonely old man rattling about the universe alone without people to care about, you included.

I guess I'm just lucky I've met people that have helped me here. And maybe one of my friends from home might come later.

[She'll just follow the biscuits and hot chocolate, taking a seat at the table and savoring the sight and scent. Clementine has spent so long back home living off of cans and such, scavenging and making do, all of this food and drink here is still a novelty for her.]

He told me he was pretty old. But I'm glad he has all of you, his friends. Even being able to go to all those places and times, it wouldn't be as fun unless you went with someone, right?

I certainly always thought so.

[ She snags a biscuit for herself and nibbles on it. She's technically already had her tea, but she could have one more. ]

So, I'm afraid the Doctor didn't tell me much about you other than your name and that you were quite bright. How old are you?

I'm nine! I was in first grade back home at school.

[Though. Her birthday was still pretty recent back home and obviously given their situation with the walkers she didn't really celebrate it. But it is still another year gone. She's more than a year wiser with her circumstances, in any case. But she is lucky to find such nice adults around in Asgard, she muses as she takes a sip of drink, savoring it before nibbling at a biscuit.]

I haven't been to school in a while though.

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