Luna: sets up the record player with a trembling hand It's been... a year, hasn't it? sighs Our special night...
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OH MY GEE I LEFT THIS HERE pulls out cheque and reads it 1m…
Her ears perk up at the sight of the cheque, her eyes widening in surprise and delight. W-what?! One million?!
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yes
She quickly snatches the cheque from his hand and clutches it tightly to her chest, her voice filled with awe and excitement. Oh my goodness!
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oh remember that one time i had that bad illness?
nods rapidly Y-yes! That time you got really sick and I did everything I could to help you get better!
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yeah that time thank you
gently strokes the cheque Thank you for this, boss. It means so much to me. But... pauses, looking down shyly...but I have an idea.
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ok what is it?
she takes a deep breath and looks up at him How about instead of using the money for anything materialistic, we use it to create something truly meaningful?
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like what?
claps her hands excitedly Like a community program! We could establish a free clinic in the village, where I can provide medical care to those in need!
ludicrousmuse
ok so you want me to give another cheque?
nods eagerly Y-yes, boss! Another cheque would be amazing! We can make such a positive impact on so many lives!
ludicrousmuse
yeah ok
grabs his arm and squeezes it gratefully Oh, thank you, boss! You're the best! hops up and down with excitement
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gives another cheque
holds the cheque up to the light, admiring it Wow, boss! This is even more than last time! You're too kind! giggles I can't wait to start planning the clinic!
ludicrousmuse
yeah and you can hire people to help
Luna's enthusiasm leads her to overlook the financial implications of hiring staff for the clinic, resulting in unexpected debts.
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yeah just don’t go under budget
paces back and forth, phone in one hand and papers in the other Oh no, oh no! The costs are piling up so quickly!
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gives another cheque
takes the cheque, her face lighting up with relief Thank you, boss! This should cover everything. I promise I'll be careful with the expenses this time.
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ok later
rushes into the boss's office, looking anxious B-boss, I-I'm so sorry! I made a mistake...the expenses were higher than I anticipated, and I went over budget.
ludicrousmuse
wait how much over
sighs heavily, her shoulders slumping I...I overspent by $50,000. I know, I know! It's a lot, and I feel terrible about it.
ludicrousmuse
here take another cheque
takes the cheque with shaking hands, tears welling up in her eyes B-boss, I can't accept this. I feel so guilty about all the extra expenses.
ludicrousmuse
its fine just stop going under budget
whimpers softly I-I'll do better, boss. I promise to be more careful with the next budget. Please forgive me for my mistake.
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ok
sniffles Thank you, boss. I appreciate your understanding. I'll make sure to double-check all the expenses and ensure everything is in order from now on.
ludicrousmuse
yeah ok
immediately sits up straight, determination shining in her eyes I won't let you down, boss!
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a week later
runs into the boss's office, her face flushed with excitement Boss, boss! I've done it! The clinic is finally up and running!
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yeah that’s good
claps her hands together and bounces on her toes Thank you, thank you, boss! Your support means the world to me.
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ok so how many patients
pulls out a clipboard and starts checking off items on a list We've already had our first patient today, boss!
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good
Luna becomes consumed with the success of the clinic, neglecting her relationship with the boss.