Partners in Crime

2

"What did he just say?" Artemis asked, turning back to Apollo.

"Why don't you ask him? He apparently speaks English."

"Hey, Mr. Goat Dude? Wh-"

"Stop!" shrieked Apollo. He knew goats were touchy about their names.

"Hammertime!" the goat exclaimed as he started to dance.

"What in the world?"

"Excuse me? Mr. Goat Dude!" 

"Honey, I changed my name from 'Mr. Goat Dude' 100 years ago. It's Greg now."

"Right. Sorry. I was unaware of your transformation," Artemis replied, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Yes, yes, it was very refreshing. I can show you how to, if you'd like. Although, it does take a sacrif-"

"Yeah, I know this is all very fun, and you can continue later, but I have some questions," Apollo jumped in. Out of the two siblings, he was definitely the responsible one.

"Somebody's been watching too many crime shows," Greg muttered, rolling his eyes, and Artemis laughed. Apollo shot her a glare.

"Who even are you?"

"Greg."

"Where did you come from?"

"Uh, right over there."

"That's a bush."

"I'm a warlock."

"Huh?"

"Portals."

"Whatever."

"Alright, boys, cool it. And Lola, I'm going to take your place now because your conversation was going so well," Artemis cut in, pushing Apollo aside. "Greg, what's your full name?"

"Greg Wahsington."

"Shouldn't it be 'Washington'?"

"My ancestors made a typo."

"How old are you?"

"328 years, 4 months, and 7 days."

"You're old."

"Was that a question?"

"Can  we adopt you?" Artemis asked, ignoring Greg's tone and changing the  subject. Her interest in the goat was growing rapidly, and she and Apollo needed another partner in crime.

"As a pet?"

"Yes." When Artemis saw Greg's face, she knew it was a no. "What about as a friend?"

"Why, my dear, that sounds lovely. Did you write up a contract, too?"

"Oh, shush."

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