Artemis meets Elaina

\*Elaina woke up that
morning. It was a bright day. It was beautiful! She felt motivated.

Motivated to do
what, you ask?

To go back to the
society!

The young woman got
her bags, still on the ground from when she left. She made herself not look
so... homeless, took her bags, and started to make the journey back to the
society.

Two
minutes in she was muttering complaints about there being no cars, and how
stupid it was that her and Helen didn't get sent to the future instead. She
loved her friends, but come on.

The woman got to the
building, and suddenly was nervous about coming back. She left without a
goodbye, what if everyone was mad at her...?

She stood, staring
at the door for a few minutes. Then she put her bags down, lifted her hand, and
knocked.

Then she thought she
knocked too quietly, so she knocked again, louder.\*

Decipherer  Just moments
after the second knock, the door is swung open to reveal a young man with curly
dark hair and a bright, toothy grin. He stares down at Elaina and tilts his
head, asking sweetly, "Hello there, little friend! What brings you here?"

Ms
Elaina Hyde ... er, I... \*the girl
didn't know how to respond\* live here?

Decipherer  The man gasps and immediately steps
aside. "Oh, goodness, I'm so sorry! Please come in."

Ms Elaina Hyde  It's alright! My name's Elaina. You
are...?

Decipherer  He sticks out a hand with a bright
smile, "Artemis Geovanni! It's a real pleasure, miss Elaina."

Ms Elaina Hyde  \*shakes his hand proudly\* Artemis is
such a cool name! There's a popular book c- \*she had forgotten she wasn't it
2013 anymore\* never mind...

Decipherer  Artemis laughs at this, and he says
jokingly, "Well, I do hope so, I picked it myself!"

Ms Elaina Hyde  \*Elaina tilted her head\* what do you
mean, mister?

Decipherer  He stops laughing rather quickly,
looking down towards Elaina with an awkward half-giggle. "I'm -- it was a
joke."

Ms Elaina Hyde  \*she looked more confused\* I don't get
it...
Decipherer  He chuckles,
waving his hand nonchalantly. "Ah, nevermind, dear."

Ms Elaina Hyde  Awww, but now I'm curious!
Decipherer  Artemis looks
somewhat embarrassed, to say the least. "It's really nothing, just a
joke."
Ms Elaina Hyde  But... I don't get it... \*the girl
looked like she wasn't going to give up, even if she stopped asking at the
moment\*

Decipherer  He tries to hide his unease at the
thought, laughing it off. "I'll tell you later, I promise!"

Ms Elaina Hyde  Okay! \*she smiled wide\* hey, do you know
if Helen's back? I missed her!

Decipherer  Artemis' smile softens, and he says
tentatively, "I'm afraid I don't know who Helen is. I'm sure she's here,
though, hmm?"

Ms Elaina Hyde  Helen? Helen Jekyll! She's my...
\*blushes faintly, kind of embarrassed to say\* she's my girlfriend... um, she's
Hela's alter ego?

Decipherer  Artemis shakes his head with a small
frown. "I don't know her, miss. But she sounds delightful!"

Ms Elaina Hyde  Hm... I'm guessing you're new, then?
Hela hasn't been allowed out, so you might not have heard of her... she's a
dangerous woman, so we have her locked in her room. \*the blonde's happy glow
was gone, and even though she kept a smile on her face, she had sadness in her
eyes\*

Decipherer  "Yeah, er, I'm staying with my
brother right now. I'm very sorry about this Hela, miss." He looks down at
Elaina with a genuine sympathy.

Ms Elaina Hyde  Oh, it's alright. She... isn't that
bad... I just kind of wish Helen was back... \*the girl sighed. She would have
told him more, but she already told this total stranger she was gay, so...\*

Decipherer  He offers a reassuring smile, patting
her shoulder gently. "All will work out given time and hope, I'm
sure."

Ms Elaina Hyde  \*she smiled, embarrassed that she was
about to cry in front of some stranger\* uh... well, it was nice to meet you,
Artemis.

Decipherer  "And you too, miss Elaina!" He
grins.

Ms Elaina Hyde  \*she smiled at him and started to carry
her stuff up to her room. She was struggling, almost tripping over her bags
multiple times and muttering replacement cuss words \*

Decipherer  Artemis laughs softly and quickly rushes
to stand alongside her. "Would you like some help, miss?"

Ms Elaina Hyde  Oh! Yessir, thank you. \*she smiled
brightly\*

Decipherer  He carefully takes some of the luggage
in his arms and nods, following close behind her.

Ms Elaina Hyde  \*she went to her room, putting her bags
down\*

Decipherer  He places them down next to hers rather
gently. "Is that all, miss?"
Ms Elaina Hyde  Hm, yeah. Can you tell me the joke now?
\*her eyes were bright\*

Decipherer  Artemis looks caught off guard by the
question, but he soon relaxes. "I did give you my word. It's... not too
funny of a joke, though. I did pick the name 'Artemis.' "

Ms Elaina Hyde  You did? How?

Decipherer  "Well, I... " His voice drops
to a mumble, "I thought it was better than 'Grace'..."

Ms Elaina Hyde  Grace? What parents name... \*she frowned
as she realized what he meant\* oh. oh! \*she smiled\*

Decipherer  Artemis clears his throat, "Please
don't tell anyone."

Ms Elaina Hyde  I won't, don't worry! It's not my
business to go around telling people that!

Decipherer  His bright demeanor returns. "Thank
you so much!"

Ms Elaina Hyde  Of course! \*she giggled\*

Decipherer  He begins to back towards the door and
waves, "Have a good day, Elaina!"

Ms Elaina Hyde  You too! \*she waved back, sitting on the
bed\*

Decipherer  He laughs softly and takes his leave.