Renee Jennings gave him a small smile. "Hi, Richie. Do you have a pet?"
"No." An apologetic look appeared on Richie's face. "I'm sorry, but can you please not end the call just yet?"
"What's wrong?" Renee Jennings watched him, a flicker of confusion in her eyes. "Is there something I can help you with?"
Richie nodded hurriedly. "Yes, yes! You're so smart."
Renee Jennings blinked. "Then go ahead and tell me about it."
Richie opened his mouth, but he seemed to find it too embarrassing to speak. He remained silent for a long moment.
[What's going on?]
[If you've got something to say, just say it! Don't waste everyone's time!]
[You can get on the stream without a pet? Then I'm totally joining next time!!!]
Richie saw the live comments, and his face instantly flushed red. Awkward and at a loss, he said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to waste everyone's time. It's just that this matter is really..."
Renee Jennings finished for him, "Private?"
