Strictly Business [rp thread for questionorigin]

[take_mychances]

A week had passed since the library fundraiser. The mayor was at the doctor's getting the major bandages removed from his shoulder wound. He'd been regaining his strength in the last few days, which Dalia was glad for, since that meant she wasn't needed as much. He wouldn't need the sling any more and he would be self-sufficient again. They still

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[questionorigin]

"Yes, the money transferred today. It has been a pleasure doing business with you, sir, and I hope you will call again." Duela Crane looked at the number that flashed on the screen of her cellphone once the first caller was off. City Hall, she noted, not without a smile. She clicked the button to answer it.

She straightened up in her chair as she answered. "Duela Crane."

[take_mychances]

"Mrs. Crane." Dalia's voice was pointed. "This is Dalia Dent from Mayor Stephens' office."

[questionorigin]

Duela almost chuckled at her sister's tone of voice. She relaxed in her chair as she said, "Miss Dent, wonderful to hear from you."

[take_mychances]

"Oh, please," Dalia said, professionalism gone at Duela's tone. "Did Joshua tell you what he did at the library fundraiser?"