Alinta's mind was clear, but she couldn't stop thinking about her big trip in five days. She revisited the bookmarked webpage on her phone, reading the information repeatedly. Angela was unusually chatty today; for the first time in years, she was excited about their upcoming birthday. Angela's positive mood was uplifted by her human's joyful spirits.
"I have been thinking about what you said, Ange."
"Which subject? I've spoken so much over the past eleven years, and only now do you want to reflect on my words?" Angela teased playfully.
"Oh, come on! It's not my fault you talk so much," Alinta replied with a small giggle. "But on a more serious note, we really need to visit that jailbird and see if he will finally accept our rejection."
"Look at you, growing up! That's my girl," Angela
