Back to Clara's, but Let's Check App Progress

As Clara drives, her fingers tapping an excited rhythm on the steering wheel, you slip your hand into your clutch and retrieve your phone. The screen glows pink immediately, as if Becky had been waiting for you to check. Clara glances over but doesn't comment, assuming you're just checking messages after your dramatic exit from Rivoli's.

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"Well, well, well..." Becky's animated face appears on screen, her digital eyes wide with exaggerated surprise. "Someone's getting into the spirit of things! That little show at Rivoli's was deliciously naughty, babe! Not even for points—just for fun!"

She flips her cartoon blonde hair and winks. "I love a self-starter! Keep this up and you'll hit those Return Points in no time. Though between us..." she leans closer to the screen conspiratorially, "...are you sure you'll want to go back? You seem to be enjoying your new playground quite a bit!"

Becky giggles, the sound tinkling from your phone speakers. Clara shoots you another curious look.

"What's that app you're always on?" Clara asks, her eyes returning to the road as she makes a turn toward her apartment. "Some kind of social media?"

You feel your throat constrict slightly as you try to answer truthfully, the app's magic preventing you. "Just... checking Instagram," you manage instead, the words coming naturally despite being untrue.

Becky's cartoon face smirks knowingly on your screen. "Tomorrow's tasks drop at midnight, honey! With your new bestie here helping out, I think we can make them extra special. Sleep tight... if you sleep at all!" She winks again before her image minimizes to a corner of the screen.

A notification pops up: "MILESTONE REACHED: First public display! Bonus: 5 Return Points added!"

You blink in surprise. You hadn't expected that your impulsive action at the restaurant would earn you points.

"Everything okay?" Clara asks, reaching over to squeeze your thigh, her fingers warm through the thin fabric of your dress. "You look surprised."

"Everything's perfect," you reply, tucking the phone away as Clara pulls into her parking spot. "Just... got some good news."

She kills the engine and turns to you, her eyes reflecting the streetlights outside. "Well, I hope to give you more good news upstairs," she purrs, leaning across to brush her lips against yours. "That is, if you're not too tired after your performance at dinner."

Her hand slides higher on your thigh, teasing the hem of your dress. "Because I'm certainly not finished showing my appreciation."

20:15 | Sunday 3 August 2025 | Clara's Car Park

All daily tasks completed!

Return Points: 30/100

Babe Bucks: 20