The Foal Help Line
Chapter 5: Snips, something something..
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"The Foal Help Line, this is Stardust."
"Hi, my name is Snips.."
"Congratulations. Do you want a medal or what?"
"Uhm, no, I.."
"Come on, spit it out already."
"It's just because, I'm not.."
"Yes what?"
"I've never felt like this, and, well..."
"We do not have all day, so come on!"
"I.. I..."
"I, I, I, what? Better today than tomorrow."
"I.. I have a problem."
"I'm starting to realize that, but you must be able to get some pills or something."
"It's because I feel very insecure about myself."
"Are you sure?"
"Uhm.."
"Haha, it's just for fun, relax! Haha!"
"Uhm, hehe ..? It's just like there's never anyone who listens to what I say."
"Mmm, hm? What was that? Oh yeah, skating, but mostly during winter."
"Uh.."
"That's a joke, kid! Erhahahaha! You're too easy!"
"Hhehe.. It's just like people are trying to avoid me."
"Uhm, yes, but unfortunately I do not have time to hear about it, I have to go to a.. Uhm, wedding.. No, it's a funeral!"
"Oh.."
"It's a prank! Hahaha! Three times!"
"It's just like no one wants to talk to me."
"No, I don't want to talk to you either."
"Hehe, that was a joke, right?"
"Hmm, nope."
Click.
Pip's Camera
Ring ring, ring ring.
"The Foal Help Line, this is Stardust."
"H.. Hi, my name is Pipsqueak.."
"Hello, Pipsqueak! What can I do for you?"
"I'm calling because I... I have a problem."
"Calm down, sailor. Problems exist to be solved."
"It's because I... I stole something, down at the market."
"Oh, and what have you stolen, kid?"
"A camera."
"A camera? That's nothing to be sad about, Pipsqueak. That's an excellent start."
"I've just laid in bed all night, thinking about what I should do.. Sob.."
"Well how were you supposed to know? You're new to the trade, kid. Listen hear. You go to Swift Hoof's garage, and say hello from me. He may seem a little harsh, but he's actually fair enough. Just don't pet his dog. "
"But I didn't-"
"You just have to put a little pressure on him. He'll probably offer you a few hundred depending on the quality. If I were you, I'd stick to ten percent of the recommended purchase price. Don't let him push you around, kid."
"But didn't want to steal the stupid camera at all! ...Sobs.."
"No, of course you didn't. You went for a JoyBoy. Calm down, Pip, all beginnings are difficult."
"But can we not-"
"Practice makes perfect."
"I'm not-"
"Good luck, kid!"
Click!