Artemis Crock

July 3, 2010
O'Shaughnessy's, Gotham

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From: Kittlemeyer <j.kit@kmeyer.com>
Subject: Re: Masks
Date: 2 July, 2012 11:29:38 AM EDT
To: Me <fletch@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Kittlemeyer <j.kit@kmeyer.com>

Hello Ms. A:
I am afraid that, without transmitting more data than you stated to be desirable, a properly fitted safety mask is out of the question.
Please see about booking an appointment or I will not be responsible for that portion of your equipment.
Yours,
J. Kittlemeyer
Kittlemeyer Hardware,
Gotham

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Artemis switched the email app off to check the calendar again. The tenth then. Saturdays were free and the weekend shoppers would help cover her traffic. Good to have a plan.

The world, when it starts, is a cold, hard place.

At least it is for one Artemis Crock.

The air is fresh (she's out of Gotham) and cold (north or just a very clear night stipping away heat - can't tell which yet). It's quiet.

"...Damn it Dad."

Also completely dark.

OK. Step one: Steal some shoes.