"Myka!"
A small murmur came from underneath a pile of blankets. Grumbling and crawling into sight, Myka turned lidded eyes towards the door. Almost simultaneously, it burst open, revealing her partner Pete Lattimer.
"What do you want Pete?"
Myka stretched her arms out over her head then slowly got off the bed, a small yawn escaping her. Turning towards a still silent Pete, she asked again;
"What do you want Pete? It's Six O'clock in the morning.. shouldn't you be asleep or something?"
Shaking his head fondly, Pete beckoned her over, smile still glued on his face.
"I need to show you something downstairs."
"Pete I don't think - "
"Just come already Myka. You'll thank me, I promise."
Frowning, he gave her a once over, then added quickly;
"You should probably do something with your hair … and your teeth"
Growling in frustration, Myka stomped towards the bathroom, and did as asked. About ten minutes later she poked her head out from behind her bathroom door to find Pete still waiting for her. Shoulders slumped in resignation she dragged her feet towards the door gesturing for her partner to go on, and following behind him. As they neared the bottom of the stairs, curiosity finally got the best of her and she couldn't help but ask;
"So what do you need me to see again?"
Pete turned around and shot her another grin. She was starting to get worried, maybe he was being affected by an artifact and didn't know it. Being careful not to draw his attention, Myka slowly pulled her tesla out from her back pocket, holding it firmly in hand. Pete turned back around as they hit the first floor and finally answered.
"I can't tell you Mykes. It'd ruin the surprise."
Myka took a deep breath to calm herself and followed Pete into the parlour. She couldn't understand why he didn't just tell her what was going on. Still, he was her partner and like a brother to her so he deserved the benefit of the doubt. She fingered the tesla in her hand. Within reason. She snapped out of her internal monologue when she realised Pete was speaking to her.
" … So you promise not to freak out and kill me or go all broody right?"
"Wait .. what? Pete, I honestly did not hear most of what you just said, could you repeat that?"
"Nevermind Myka just … just be open okay?"
Turning towards front porch Pete called out;
"You can come out now…!"
"Pete what - "
"Hello Myka."
"Helena…"