Skype said Emily was offline. Ambria tried again at October 24, 2020 8:59 AM. The call rang and Emily answered.

She said her hoodie looked warm. Ambria said it was.

Emily said she has a headache. Ambria said she had one a couple of days ago, but it wasn’t bad. Emily asked if it was pretty bad. Ambria said it wasn’t. Emily said she hates having them.

Emily asked if today is her party. Yes. Emily asked if she’s ready to get started. Yes. Emily asked if its later in the afternoon. Yes. Emily asked if it’s a surprise or if she knows. She knows. Ambria told her she’s getting cake and pizza. Emily asked what kind of pizza. Pepperoni. Emily asked if it’s plain. Emily said she used to like it.

Ambria told her she used some of the Starbucks card last weekend to get a salted caramel hot chocolate. Emily asked how it was. Good. Emily asked if it’s her favorite. It’s her favorite hot chocolate. They discussed the different hot chocolates they sell. Emily said her favorite is the “caramel swirl crunch something frappuccino.” Emily asked if she’s had the crème one. Yes. Emily said that’s too flat for her. She asked whether Ambria liked the crème one or the coffee one. Ambria hasn’t tried it with the coffee. Emily asked if she’s gotten the cake pop. No. Emily asked why they are so expensive. Ambria said they make weird designs too. She saw a fox one. Emily said that one is cute.

Emily asked if the weather is nice. Ambria said it’s sunny but cold. Emily said she could wear a jacket and be OK. Ambria agreed.

Emily asked how woodworking is going and if she’s used her tools. Ambria hasn’t started building yet; she just took the paper off her cans. Emily asked what she’s going to make. She thought about a footrest but isn’t sure. Emily asked if it’s like an ottoman. Yes, but it might not be safe.

Ambria said she came up with a thing she wants: AirPods. She asked if Emily knows them. Yes. She asked Ambria to send her a link. Emily told her she has the ones with the wire, and the wire is really long. Emily joked about the problems that introduces. She said to send her a link. Emily asked what she’s been listening to. Ambria told her the Halsey and Machinegun Kelley song and the one with Youngblood. Emily knew that one. She said they went to the LA protests together. She thought that was neat.

Ambria said she wanted to go. Emily said to have a good time at her party and tell her about it on Wednesday. Emily said “4 more days.” “Mmm-hmm.” Emily said today is Reda’s birthday. Ambria said she still hasn’t sent her a card and it will be late. Emily said she won’t mind. Emily said she would talk to her Wednesday. They ended the call at October 24, 2020 9:09 AM.