Chapter 775

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Mamie bounced into the room, her face lit up with excitement. "Hey, we're going on a trip!"

"Already?" Roseanne raised an eyebrow.

Mamie waved it off. "It's just a day trip. You know, one of those quick getaways. Why would it take longer?"

Roseanne glanced over at Scales, her skepticism evident. If she remembered correctly, Scales had meticulously planned a three-day, two-night excursion. There was no way they'd manage all that in just one day.

Before Roseanne could voice her doubts, Scales cleared his throat. "Yeah, just a day trip. As long as we're having fun, that's what counts."

Mamie chimed in, "Oh, Roseanne, you wouldn't believe it! Caley brought a backpack bigger than mine!" Scales rolled his eyes but said nothing.

"And the funniest part?" Mamie continued, giggling. "He never even used anything from it during the hike up the Appalachian Trail. Just hauled it up like a champ!"

Roseanne's eyes narrowed, suspecting she knew what was in Scales' bag. Surely, he had packed for the original multi-day plan. Maybe Mamie hadn't realized yet that the trip was supposed to be longer.

Scales shot Roseanne a knowing look. "Let's not spoil the fun, okay?"

Roseanne nodded in understanding.

Mamie seemed blissfully unaware of their silent exchange. "You know, Roseanne, there's nothing better than finishing a busy week and having a day off. I slept in until noon, then just went out for a quick trip."

Roseanne blinked. "Wait, so you didn't even manage a full day of sightseeing?"

Mamie shrugged. "Caley kept

nagging me to leave earlier. But come on, who says you have to be up at the crack of dawn to enjoy a day out? I caught up on sleep, and the bags under my eyes disappeared!"

Scales smirked. "Oh really? Your eyes look pretty much the same to me."

Mamie put her hands on her hips, eyes wide. "Scales, don't make me unleash my wrath on you!"

Scales chuckled and backed away. "Alright, alright, I'm out of here."

Despite their banter, when the trio sat down for their study session, they were all business. Mamie and Scales might bicker, but when it came to work, they were focused and efficient.

By four in the afternoon, they wrapped up their project.

Mamie stretched her arms above her head and sighed contentedly. "Phew, we were pretty quick today. But I'm starving. Let's see what we've got to eat..."

She headed to the snack area, rummaging through the stash she'd left there. Lunch had been a quick takeout order, and now her stomach was growling.

She triumphantly pulled out a bag of potato chips just as Scales returned from the restroom.

"Don't eat those!" Scales warned, but Mamie was too fast. She'd already ripped open the bag and shoved a handful into her mouth.

Scales shook his head, bemused. "I've never seen anyone so eager to eat!"

Mamie grinned, unabashed. "Guess I'll just run an extra mile tomorrow morning."

"Say what now?" Scales feigned shock.

Roseanne watched the two with amusement. After a moment, she spoke up. "We've all worked hard lately. As a treat, I've booked us a table at The Gastronome's Table. Their signature roast chickenis waiting for us. Let's pack up and head out!"