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16: CG! Frank + L! Wally

Soon enough, Wally had successfully made it to the fifth shelf where the plush was at. He carefully grabbed the plush and hugged it, right before falling because he forgot that you can hug something with just one arm if needed.

He landed on the ground with a soft thud. It didn't hurt too much since, well, he was a puppet.

"Are we alright?"
Yes. I'm alright, neighbor.
"Okay, just checking."
Ha ha ha.

Wally slowly got up, making sure the plush was okay and still intact, and it was. He slowly peaked around the shelf to look at Barnaby and Howdy, who were still occupied by their countless jokes. Wally nodded to himself and walked out of the store, making the door's bell ring.

This got Howdy and Barnaby's attention, as they quickly looked back at Wally.

"Wally?" Barnaby called out to him. Wally turned back to them and gave them his attention.

"Bud, what are you doing?" Barnaby asked as he and Howdy walked over to the door.

"I'm going to Frank's house, neighbor," Wally replied calmly.

"But... why?" Barnaby asked.

"I wanted to give this to Frank," Wally answered as he showed the butterfly plush, the "Free" sign still on it. Howdy nodded and returned to the counter while Barnaby seemed hesitant.

"Uhm... But, why?" Barnaby asked.

"Because he'd like it," Wally replied calmly.

"No- That's not what I- eh. Never mind. See you later, little buddy," Barnaby rolled his eyes slightly, though not at Wally, and walked back to the counter.

Wally nodded blankly and continued on his merry way to Frank's house. He held the butterfly plush tightly as he walked, being very careful to not drop it.

By the time he arrived at Frank's house, Frank was outside watering his plants as Eddie was talking to him. Wally walked over and tapped Frank's shoulder. This got the two's attention.

"Hm? Oh, hello Wally. What would you like?" Frank asked as he set his watering can down and stood, facing Wally.

"Oh, speakin' o' which, ya don't have any letters today, bud. Just lettin' ya know before ya think somethin' happened to the letters when lookin' inside o' an empty mailbox," Eddie said before walking off since he needed to be on time for the rest of the deliveries.

"Bye, Mr. Dear," Frank called out before looking back to Wally, "Well? What'd you come here for, Wally?" he asked calmly. Frank had developed a soft spot for Wally a while ago, so he always got much more calm around him compared to when around Barnaby, Howdy, or Sally.

"I got you this butterfly plush. I thought you'd like it," Wally explained directly as he gave the plush to Frank.

"Woah, really? Thanks, Wally! Would you like some tea? I have a pot cooling inside right now," Frank offered, now in an even better mood than he was before.

"Okay, Frank. Tea is good," Wally replied blankly. Frank's smile went back to his usual expression, but he wasn't upset. He just usually didn't smile much because it hurt after a bit.

Frank offered his hand, but quickly took it back as he remembered that Wally doesn't always like touch and can get overwhelmed if by the wrong person or in the wrong way.

Frank just nodded to himself and gestured for Wally to follow him inside.

Frank's house was still the usual clean with butterfly decorations. Wally looked around and noticed a small paper butterfly on the table with the colors of Eddie's letters.