The call connected with a soft chime, and Ann's voice came through as soft a cuddly as ever, so familiar of the Giantess.
"Cory dear," She spoke, tone smooth like silk over a dagger, "it's been a while."
I leaned back against the rock, trying to match her tone.
"So what do I owe the pleasure, Ann Murphray?" I said as casual as I could, even though I was already praying she wouldn't bring up the IOU from the Null Shepherd incident.
"Cory…" Ann chuckled, seeing through my schemes. "You always do that, don't pretend like you don't remember."
"Haha…" I forced a laugh, sharp and hollow. "Of course I remember, uh- I just thought maybe this was a social call, you know? Hi Cory, how are you, oh you got a new weapon? Congrats on level fifty, let me send a gift basket over at your grandma's or something along those lines."
"Mm."
Ann's voice came in smooth and teasing, like she always knew more than she let on.
