THE GIRLS DIAL THE NUMBER... THE PHONE RINGS

This time, the phone barely had a chance to ring before a feminine voice answered with a professional spiel, "Hello, you've reached Sunflower Orphanage. This is Amy speaking. How can I help you today?"

"Oh, Amy! It's be-been so long," Ran lit up with a big smile.

"Well, well! If it ain't my little princess," the woman's tone slipped out of its formal attire and into a more casual fit. One could almost hear the relief. "How is everyone? I hear Cirque ad Infinitum is turning heads throughout the realms, and make no mistake you all deserve it!"

"Heheh... I don't know if I'd go th-that far! We just got to Vol-Voltra not long ago and going to be putting on a big sh-show in a few days!" The acrobat gave a frown, "I wish you could co-come out and see us. How's the orphanage been?"

"Eh, you know. Same old, same old. People looking to cheap the system. Scumbags wanting kids for money and all. Ain't been the same without the troupe," Amy laughed. "Wish I could, princess. I'd be there in two flaps of a duck's wing if I could trust anyone else to look after these bra- I mean, these loveable munchkins..."

Before Ran could reply, the woman let out a loud and intimidating shout.

"How many times have I told you before? If you're going to prank visitors, at least do it right so you don't get caught!" Amy coughed and said to Ran, "Sorry 'bout that, princess. Looks like I have to go, but keep me in mind, would you?"

"Of course, Amy! T-take care."

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