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[thesamurai]

[Michonne's on the beach, and she's holding the camera out far enough on a wide shot that others can see.]

So. Dining room is now on the beach. Ambiance, I guess.

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[thesamurai]

[Michonne clears her throat, looking down a little. She's never been good at this, but she nods, accepting his thanks.]

I got involved because I saw something I thought I could help with. Paying it forward, I guess. If someone wouldn't have let me in once, wouldn't have helped me, I'd have died.

[Her head ducks a little, thinking about Rick.]

And I saw her kid was involved. Wasn't even a question, then.

[alionsheart]

I know the feeling, I've owed a few debts in my life due to the kindness of others.

[ He's done his best to pay it back but he's not perfect, he knows. ]

Henry. [ He lets out a breath at the thought of Henry being harmed. ] He's as dear to me as my own son, and the thought of anything happening to him here is unbearable. I owe you a debt, Michonne.

[thesamurai]

[The endless void in her heart where her son should be casts a shadow over her face. She aches every day, a mother coping with the loss of her son, a son she'd left behind and couldn't protect. Robin's thanks makes her uncomfortable in a different way than he may expect, and she again nods.]

I'm glad he's safe. He seems like a god, smart kid. And Zelena's just...crazy. Interesting branch of the family tree, he's go there.

[alionsheart]

He's wonderful and he loves his family very much. I suspect he'd love Zelena and give her a chance if she weren't quite so...unhinged. [ There's definite pride on Robin's face when he speaks of Henry. And he can't help but ask... ] Have you any children of your own, if I may ask?

[thesamurai]

[When he asks (and she knew it was coming. How could she not have known?) his question, she realizes she still isn't sure how to reply to it. She doesn't, but she did, and her words a little raw when they finally come out.]

Not anymore.

[She isn't sure what to do now, how to segue out of it, but Robin's good people, she likes him, and that's why she doesn't turn around to go right away.]

[alionsheart]

[ He knows whatever happened to her child, it certainly wasn't her fault. Not a chance. She's the sort who would do anything to protect her own.

But his expression softens and he reaches out for just a moment, squeezing her shoulder lightly. Words seem so hollow at the moment so he lets the gesture speak for itself, that he's sorry, that he wishes so badly she could have her child with her again. ]

[thesamurai]

[Michonne isn't really big on letting people touch her, but when Robin does, it's comforting, and she gives him a barely there nod before taking a deep breath, trying to move on.]

You come all the way out here just to see my face in person?

[She asks her question in amusement, moving right along to a different topic.]

[alionsheart]

[ He gathers that it must be quite something to pull a smile from her so he smiles in return, a bit cheekily. ]

That was part of it. It's been too long, honestly, and I could use the company.

[thesamurai]

Might as well eat, then.

[She heads to the table with him, and soon enough, there's a burger for herself, and fries.]

At least that still works.

You been okay?