"Thanks for coming," Lyghtning whispered into Ath3na's ears as they exchanged hugs.
"Of course," Ath3na replied, giving Lyghtning a squeeze around the mid-section. She'd missed her friend. "So… what kind of trouble are you guys in now?"
"The dire kind," Lyghtning answered. "Could there be any other?"
Ath3na waited for Lyghtning to greet her other companions — exchanging handshakes with Cyborg Ninja and Argonaut while giving Thorminator a kiss on the cheek — before she asked the question, "So, you were saying something about dire troubles?"
"You didn't bring your other coven mates, did you?" Lyghtning asked.
She glanced around like she was making sure there was no one hiding underneath the tall grass surrounding them. It was very cloak and dagger to Ath3na's eyes.
"You asked for discretion," Ath3na reminded her.
"Well, yes," Lyghtning sighed. "You'll see why soon enough."
