... [ Perhaps a small part of her was hoping that after the first ring had passed, her father wouldn't pick up for whatever reason. However, hearing his voice on the other line makes her stomach does a slight flip. Breathe, Clarith! You can do this! ] Um...h-hi Vati.

[ And they're off to a wonderful start already! ]

I... [ An inhale, then an exhale. ] I-I'mreallysorryIsaidallthosemeanthingsaboutyoutoHerrEwald!

[ There it is. ]

I hope you didn't get in too much trouble with him! Or lost your job because of me! If you did, I'll...I'll beg him to give you your job back, I promise! And if that doesn't work, then I'll get a job myself! I don't really have any work experience...but I help out around the house so that has to count for something, right? S-So please don't be too mad...!