The two small friends make their way up the street, in the middle of a conversation of their own.
Hugh: "...at least the bug roast tasted great, right?"
Percy: "Absolutely! I'm just... I don't think we should have spied on her like that."
Hugh: "Wasn't like we were interfering. Just wanted to make sure she wasn't getting into any trouble."

Percy: "We honestly got i-into more trouble than she did."
Hugh: "Trouble, schmubble. The food was pricey. So what? Big deal."
Turning to look up at Hugh, Percy gives him an annoyed glance.
Percy: "Weren't you just complaining about--oof!"

Percy bumps into the giraffe -- Edy's -- leg, stumbling back. Catching himself, he and Hugh both look up at her.
Percy: "S-sorry! I'm sorry! I wasn't watching...where I was going..."
Percy's voice grows quiet at he huddles into himself. Hugh on the other hand smiles widely.
Edy: "YOU!"
Hugh: "Well, look who it is, hey! We were actually just talking about--"
Edy: "You little jerks. Do you have any idea what you've done?!"
As Percy backs up, Hugh's expression grows indignant.
Hugh: "Relax, lady. He didn't mean to bump into you. It was just a light brush of your--"

Edy doesn't let them finish.
Edy: "Not that -- you got me fired!"
Percy: "What?"
Hugh: "Fired? What, because we didn't give you a tip?!"
Percy: "You didn't give her a tip?"
Before Percy can get on Hugh's case about it, Edy continues on.
Edy: "I'll have you know I was carrying orders for four different tables, one of which was for very important clientele, and..."

Edy: "...and you idiots TRIPPED ME! Not only did all the food get ruined, not ONLY did you make a fool of me, but my boss saw the whole thing!"

Edy: "He didn't even let me explain myself. When I saw you two run out of the building, I KNEW you had to be the ones who did it!"
Percy looks a little guilty, but Hugh seems slightly unimpressed.
Hugh: "Sounds to me like you're no stranger to tripping."
Edy: "Are you mocking my height?"
Hugh: "What? No. You JUST said--"
Edy: "Of course you'd take it there. You preds are all alike!"
It's at this point that both boys are taken aback.
Hugh: "Excuse me? What the hell does our diet have to do with you getting fired?!"

Edy: "You just don't care! You think since a prey species made you people look bad, you have the right to take it out on every prey mammal you see?!"
Hugh: "Are you out of your gourd, lady?!"
Edy: "I see it everywhere! You think we're all irredeemable -- just because of one mistake. Do you even CARE that I got fired because YOU knocked me over?! I bet you don't, because all people like you care about is yourselves, not what your actions do to others!"
Though there are only a few mammals nearby, they've started to take notice of the giraffe screaming at the smaller mammals. Percy tries to chime in to alleviate the pressure of the dispute, but he finds himself having trouble speaking.
Percy: "Miss, we're not--"
Edy: "And now I'm out of a job! I'm never gonna find a job in the area that pays anywhere near as well as Tropicola did! No one's gonna hire a 'clumsy giraffe'. It wasn't even my fault!"
Edy's eyes begin to water up.
Edy: "I'm spending the last of my money on -- on these DUMB groceries, just to stay alive! And now I have this stupid ticket too! If my roommate finds out I'm broke, I don't -- I don't know what will happen. And nobody even gives a shit!"

Hugh looks to Percy, who is visibly beginning to shake. As angry as he is, he knows escalating the situation will cause his friend more distress in the immediate future. With a frustrated, resigned sigh, he reaches into the pocket of his hoodie, pulling out a wad of money. Stretching his arm out, he offers it to the sobbing giraffe girl.
Hugh: "Here. Take it."
Edy, looking a bit surprised, bends down and takes the money out of Hugh's tiny hand.
Hugh: "That should cover the tip I owe you, and then some. Should at least be enough to cover that ticket of yours."

Hugh: "I don't know what issue you've got with predators. I ain't one of 'em -- but for future reference you probably shouldn't just unload on people just because you're having a shitty day."
Hugh puts a hand on Percy's back, starting to guide him down the street. He shouts back to Edy, not really interested in her response.
Hugh: "Not everyone's out to hurt ya, lady. Remember that!"
Edy is left by herself, still surprised as she kneels on the ground. After taking a moment to gather herself, she wipes her eyes, pockets the money, and finishes collecting her bags.

The sun hangs much lower in the sky now as Hugh and Percy continue to head towards the polecat's apartment complex. Percy is anxiously clasping and unclasping his hands, too nervous to look up at his friend.
Percy: "...I thought that money was for your rent, Hugh."
Hugh shrugs.
Hugh: "S'not that big a deal. I'll just have to put in some overtime. A LOT of overtime. I've done it before."
Percy: "You really shouldn't have done that. Especially if..."
He trails off. He doesn't want to get into a fight with Hugh.
Hugh: "Perc'. Seriously, it's no big deal. I've got a great landlord. She's pretty understanding, y'know. 'Sides, I can give her half the rent in a few days when I get paid again. Really, it's no skin off my back."
Percy remains quiet.
Hugh: "...although, if we're ordering out tonight, you're gonna have to cover it."