Ten minutes later, Momo was happily skipping out of Feather Hall with two charms.

Claire was herself outside, spacing out and not noticing Momo until she came up to her, asking in feigned curiosity, "What's on your mind, Ms. Wilson?"

Clarie came to her senses and frantically replied, "What? Oh, it's nothing… Anyway, are you finished?"

"Yep!" Momo nodded happily, waving her charm. "I got it, so let's go! Can I hitch a ride?"

"Sure," Claire agreed to it immediately, but remained distracted.

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