Gala evening. I wore a simple midnight blue long dress and a decorative tribal necklace.

And predator tooth earrings as a reminder that I was a hunter, too.

Donovan beckoned me to join him at his table.

Ah,I see our friend joan of arc is honoring us with her presence.

But, uh, you look lovely. Why stay a secretary when you have assets and charm?

"My job is also to chase away bad payers, and I always manage to get World's investments back."

So what's the secret, then?

"I go to the debtor in person. I also demand to be paid extra in teeth or little fingers.

The fear of others is intoxicating to me."

You have a good grip on alcohol, Miss Eva.

"Do not be fooled by appearances. It may lead to your downfall.

Miss Eva, stop joking. I would like you to join our team. Your performance has changed my opinion of you.

Will you accept this offer?

That goes for you too, Trevis.

He put his hand on mine and looked at me. Then he said yes.

The restaurant was made of wooden pillars and bamboo and had the style of the colonial Congo and colonial India. The employees were dressed in late 19th and early 20th century style.

Very stylish.

Some of the hunters were dressed Livinstone style. Fashion here on Artemis.

It gave a slightly SteamPunk vibe.

I was awakened from my torpor by an apocalyptic vision and the feeling that something powerful crawling in the darkness was making its way towards me. It was disturbing. I had the unpleasant sensation that my instincts were trying to warn me. But this murderous intent did not come from here. It came from a point in space.

Then, like a thunderclap, a blast in my head,... A primal roar made me waver, and I fainted at the table.

I groaned and Trevis pulled me back to bed.

Then he went to find Donovan

"What did you do to her?"

Absolutely nothing. I'm as surprised as you are. I really need her in the group...

The next morning we all got together but I was scared for the first time like I was born. I was even more afraid of my mother than I was of my father before.

Please, don't do that!