Mark of Cain (Clementine x male reader story)

Chapter 10: A Gesture

You're sitting on the sofa in the courtyard; watching Violet walk towards the watchtower. After a while of being caught up in your own thoughts, more of the Ericson's kids start to fill the area; going about their daily business.
Some say hi; others just a simple nod.

Kenny steps out of the caravan that's still parked over by the front gate and starts making his way over to you. He takes a seat beside you before speaking. You notice that he is wearing a brown cap.

Kenny: mornin' kiddo.

You: hey, old man. Where'd you get the hat?

Kenny: Oh, I gave this to Clem when I left her and AJ at Wellington. AJ returned it to me last night.

You: Oh, yeah. I remember you told me that once.

Kenny: You sleep well last night?

You: wasn't perfect...but it was better that usual, I guess. The bed was comfortable.

Kenny: Good. You deserve it after all you've been through.

You: What about you? How'd you sleep?

Kenny: Like a fuckin' baby! We finally found a place we can call home...and Clementine and AJ are here!...Oh fuck, that reminds me!

He turns to face you.

Kenny: AJ was talking to me about wanting to build a prosthetic leg for Clementine. He asked for my help, but I'm a sailor, not an engineer. I was wonderin' if you could maybe help him. Since you know more about that stuff than I do.

You: Yeah, sure. I'll see what I can do.

Kenny: Thanks, son. And hey, it'll go a long way with Clementine.
He says while raising an eyebrow.

You: I guess.

Kenny: God help that girl. Keeping a group of kids safe and fed in a world like this would be a challenge on it's own...then the lord decides to take her leg. It can't be easy for her.

You: Well, at least you, me and Cody are here now to help reduce the workload.

Kenny: Amen to that.

You: Speaking of helping out; I was planning on going hunting out in these woods today. See if I can catch a buck or something.

Kenny: Great. You always were the best of us when it came to hunting.

You: I'm heading out soon, so I'll see ya later.

Kenny: Good luck.

You walk away from the sofas and see AJ swinging from a tyre hanging from a tree. Ruby is pushing him. You approach them both.

You: Hey, buddy!
You say to him.

AJ: Hi Y/N! Look how high I'm going!

You: Yeah! You look like your having fun.

AJ: I sure am!

You turn to Ruby.

You: Mind if I borrow the little man here, for a moment?

Ruby: Not at all. I got chores to do anyway. See ya! She says while walking away.

AJ hops out of the tyre and walks up to you.

AJ: What did you want me for?

You: Kenny told me you could use some help in making Clem a new leg.

AJ: Oh, yeah. I could use the help, I just don't know where to start.

You: Well...we'll need some materials and probably some tools.