Dear Claudia,
Plot twist? I think I just got assigned to my first mission. Also, maybe Artie doesn't hate me anymore? We sort of made peace, I guess. That sounds totally cheesy, but whatever. You're dead; you're not judging.
I got to the Warehouse a little early, determined to make up for time I'd lost yesterday. I started right in on upgrading the Dark Vault motion detectors which, according to Leena, were upsetting the artifacts. Artie, of course, was the second one to arrive, appearing in the office behind me. I spun around to talk to him before he could head down to the floor.
"Look, I wanted to say I'm sorry I ran off the other day while we were talking. I think I just kind of freaked out."
To my surprise, he didn't look upset. He looked like he was almost smiling? I've seen him smile in pictures- in a picture, anyways, of you and him- but never in real life. "That's alright," he said gruffly. "It was a lot to put on you.:
I nodded, unsure of what to say.
"Well? Get back to work," he said without bite.
"Sure," I agreed, giving him a grin.
"Uh," he started, stopping right before the exit. "I hope you can deal with whatever was bothering you yesterday. If you need anything..."
"Thanks."
"Anytime." Without another word, he heads away.
Ah, but about the mission! I was-
Sorry, I'm back. That was Myka. She said I needed to pack up to go, but I'll finish writing on the plane!
Cheers,
Ellie
Thanks to parkitcharlie (and Alison!), CyanB (haha, not in this story, but maybe a sequel?), MiDushiNoSushi, Chinagirl18, 1Shadow-kun, and Daddy's Little Pyro! Cyber cookies to all.
I'm sorry about the delay- senior year of high school just started. I know this isn't long, but I needed to get another chapter in! I'll try my best to update real soon :)