Delgasso Estate
Alpha Continent
Prime World Aidos
Omicron Star System
Valmone Universe
December 31st
Year 1054 of the 50th General Calendar.
Two teenage goddesses stepped out of a Spatial Gate and into the courtyard of a grand mansion. The morning air was crisp, carrying the scent of meticulously kept gardens, while the gentle trickle of water from an ornate fountain added a calm undertone.
Tall hedges framed the marble pathways, and a line of perfectly trimmed topiaries led the way to the main entrance.
Beatrix stretched her arms overhead and turned toward the goddess who had brought them here, Mei, before speaking.
"Give us a few minutes to get our stuff."
Before anyone could respond, she grabbed Artemisia's wrist and pulled her forward, striding into the mansion like she owned the place.
Which, for the record, she didn't. This was Artemisia's house, not hers.
