Crystal Bank 6

Seated with his back towards the closest blood drawing area to the preliminary examination room, Elvira focused to hear intently on everything happening inside. The room was still noisy; some were loudly drinking water, others were quietly discussing the best time to come for blood draws to get the most benefit, and some were lamenting the difficulties of life.

Meanwhile, Raven was searching the room for Burgess, her voice eager and anxious as she asked, "Who's called Burgess Violette?"

A voice, vibrant as the rising sun, responded, "I am! I am!"

Then, Raven was heard whispering to Burgess, her voice low and intermittent. Elvira could only catch a few keywords, vaguely making out "eighteen... special price... physical examination."

"That's fantastic, I'm more than willing. I never imagined I'd be this lucky," Burgess said excitedly. "This will really ease my sister's burden. Oh, but this is a secret."