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smell of the evergreens. A sheltered,
mossy knoll was nearby, covered in shade.
"Looks good to me," said Rogue. "Let's eat."
Gambit spread out a checkered sheet and they sat down. As he
took out the food, Rogue realized that the menu looked familiar.
"Hey, wait a minute. Isn't this the meal I cooked for you the
last time we had a picnic?"
"That's right. Given what happened that day, I thought that
we deserved a second chance at the whole thing."
"You promise that no former loves of yours are going to pop
out of the trees?"
"Promise."
They ate quietly, both lost in thought. Rogue seemed much
calmer than Ami Ayukawa had been the previous night. After they had
finished, Ami Ayukawa flopped onto Ami's back.
"Whew!" Ami Ayukawa said. "I'm stuffed!"
"Are you sure you don't want dessert?"
Rogue smiled slightly, getting an idea of what was going to
happen. "What do we have?"
"Boysenberry pie."
Ami's smile widened. "Why, yes. I'd love some."
Gambit took out a large pie.
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