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Here, we brought the Golden Apple you needed.

Proprietress

Oh, thank you! Sorry for all the trouble I've put you through. Hold on just a moment—I'll have a tasty pie ready in no time!

The flaky crust and juicy filling... paired with just the right amount of sweetness. This is absolute perfection.

Proprietress

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Please, come again any... any...

Proprietress

O-Oh... I'm sorry, don't mind me. Please come again anytime.

Is something the matter? I've been mulling it over, and... Well, your lack of supply—it isn't just a coincidence, is it?

Proprietress

.........

Proprietress

You're... not wrong. I suppose I can confide in you two, since you've helped me out so much...

Proprietress

To tell you the truth... I might have to close up shop for good before long.

And why's that?

Proprietress

It shames me to say it, but I'm drowning in debt and am all out of options... I'm doing all I can, but I think it's time to move on.

You're in debt? But the restaurant seems like it's doing great. Prices may be low, but with this many customers, you have to be seeing a profit!

Proprietress

You're right, but... I'm sorry, it's a bit personal.

Proprietress

I appreciate your patronage, so I hope you won't take offense. Please do come by again—even though we may not be here for much longer.

So it's debt that's causing her all this grief? Hm... Maybe I should look into this.

What? You think I've grown a bit too attached to the place?

Well, maybe you're right... Still, I can't just shrug this off as somebody else's problem.

Anyway, I really appreciate you coming through with the assist again. You were a huge help.