@the-tired-hare-tech || ANIMATRONIC STARTER CALL !
"So, how does it look?" The animatronic says, as it does during every maintenance appointment. He's sitting propped up on a metal table, kicking his legs idly as he watches his technician move around him.
This particular meeting with Mr. Winter has been a long time coming. It typically takes longer for anyone to notice when Phone Guy starts encountering errors than it does for them to realize that the band needs assistance, just because he's less frequently in the spotlight and his malfunctions are less likely to be reported by patrons. These particular errors have been stacking up for weeks, and they've begun to not only affect his physical movements, but his core functionality as well.
Speaking of--
Brrring! Brrring!
He twitches in surprise, his receiver shaking in its cradle as his "incoming call" protocol activates. This must be a byproduct of his malfunctions, as this protocol is typically supposed to be reserved for interactions with children, not employees, but...
"It's for you, Mr. Winter! Pick up and collect your prize!"