Charlotte?

kikistrawberrys: eiph!! m-meep!!
kikistrawberrys: *coughs*
Heockius: -A brown haired woman with a baseball cap makes her way into the library. She doesn't look at anyone directly for a moment-
kikistrawberrys: *looks at doctor, and then at the floor. then at Bruno*
DrArtemis: *I look over at the woman*
TheJokur: hello strange stranger
Heockius: -The woman tugs the bill of her hat down- G'evnin' y'all.
kikistrawberrys: H-Hey
DrArtemis: *I stare*
DrArtemis: May I help you, my dear?
Heockius: -The woman adjusts her purse- I was wonderin' if y'all saw my co worker.
DrArtemis: *blinks*
kikistrawberrys: Hn? which one?
Heockius: Uh. Evenin' librarian at the public library... She never came to work today.
DrArtemis: How remiss of her.
kikistrawberrys: Oh, Selene?
DrArtemis: Absenteeism is hardly professional conduct.
Heockius: Yeah.. Her. She's normally early to work.
kikistrawberrys: *shoots doctor a look*
kikistrawberrys: Im sure shes fine, maybe just uh.. has a cold?
Heockius: Shoot no. When she had the flu, she dragged herself into the library.
DrArtemis: You're speaking of Miss Selene Heockius, I take it?
Heockius: Yes, sir.
DrArtemis: Well, she hasn't been in here today.
Heockius: Hm... Her friends say she hasn't been home neither.
DrArtemis: Oh?  Which friends are those?
Heockius: Little Fellur named... Ashley... Um... Syndi Goth... And.. The mayor elect. Tom... They hadn't seen her.
DrArtemis: Well.  That's most troubling.  Have you contacted the police?
Heockius: Naw... Not yet.
Heockius: I was hopin' ta find her at one of her hang outs...
DrArtemis: Well, they won't take action until 48 hours has passed.
Heockius: Yes, sir.
DrArtemis: *snickers*
Heockius: -The woman looks at him slightly- What ya laughin' at, mister?
DrArtemis: Oh.  Nothing.
DrArtemis: Have you called her home?
Heockius: -The woman adjusts the bill of her cap slightly- She been real sad lately...
DrArtemis: Sad?
Heockius: Hm? I've called her cell phone. Just get the message.
DrArtemis: I see.
DrArtemis: Do you know what is causing this sadness?
DrArtemis: Is she chronically depressed?
Heockius: She said somethin' about lettin' down someone she respects.
TheJokur: I could get her some meds...
Heockius: She was really beatin' herself up, mister.
DrArtemis: I look over at Jokur and glares*
DrArtemis: Well, I have some inclination as to what that might be  about.
Heockius: She wouldn't go into no details.
DrArtemis: If so, Miss Heockius is over reacting.  We all care very much for her and want her to remain with us a very long time.
Heockius: She didn' seem to think that. -The woman pulls her cap down slightly and adds- She probably wouldn' believe it anywho.
DrArtemis: I personally consider Miss Heokius to be one of my most valued and dependable associates.
DrArtemis: Well, I can do very little to make anyone believe anything.  Not in matters of the heart.
Heockius: -The woman keeps her cap pulled down and says nothing-
DrArtemis: If you run into Miss Heockius, do tell her I am very concerned about her and I hope to see her back here soon.
Heockius: -The woman nods slightly. It seems to take her a moment to find her voice- Y-yes, sir.
DrArtemis: ...Perhaps in her charming little black ensemble or one of her lovely gowns.
Heockius: Well shoot. She might wear something unusual.
kikistrawberrys: *smiles*
DrArtemis: Yes, anything she wears will be fine.  *smiles*
Heockius: -The woman looks up at the doctor forr a moment.- As long as she wearin' somethin', huh?
DrArtemis: Anything is fine so long as we have her back safely with us.
Heockius: Who knows. Shoot. She might still be in town.
DrArtemis: *I peer at the young lady's face*
DrArtemis: I do hope so.
Heockius: -Her face is familiar. Brown eyes, behind nice glasses. Pale skin.)
kikistrawberrys: *smiles at doctor, mouthing "thank you" to him.*
Heockius: Shoot. You shoulda seen Syndi. She thought I dun kilt poor Miss Heockius.
DrArtemis: Perhaps... if you happen to run into Miss Heockius... you can tell her that I'd love to speak with her agai-- Oh my.
DrArtemis: Miss Goth said that?  Did you?
Heockius: Yeah. She was at the public library. She kept lookin' at me. Like I were some alien or monster.
Heockius: Shoot no! I wouldn't hurt nobody.
DrArtemis: That's good to hear.
Heockius: -The woman looks over at Kiki then back to the Doctor- I'll let her know you wanna speak to her. Anythin' you wanna speak to her 'bout?
DrArtemis: ...I believe that's of a personel nature.
Heockius: Fair nuff, mister.
DrArtemis: ...Doctor.  It's Doctor.
Heockius: Doctor. I'm so sorry, sir. I didn' know.
DrArtemis: Doctor Artemis.
DrArtemis: That's fine, Miss...
Heockius: -The woman nods- Charlotte Smith. My friends back home called me Charlie.
DrArtemis: Oh I'm sorry.
Heockius: For what, Doctor?
DrArtemis: It's not important.  What's important is making sure that Miss Heockius understands that I care about her and I respect her very much.
DrArtemis: Recently, I don't think things could have went on here without her.
Heockius: -The woman tilts her head slightly. The gesture is familiar- I'm sure she woulda said something shy and waved it off.
DrArtemis: Yes.  Most likely.
Heockius: -Charlotte nods- Then someone woulda argued with her a bit about it. She woulda said it were a team effort.
DrArtemis: Someone?
kikistrawberrys: Seee?! I told you selene! I told you he liked you!
kikistrawberrys: Now lets have some t--
Heockius: -She freezes-
kikistrawberrys: Shit.
DrArtemis: *just plain stares at Kiki*
kikistrawberrys: Well..
DrArtemis: *I stare at Kiki and shake my head*
Heockius: -She looks back and forth between them for a moment- N-naw. I ain't...
DrArtemis: Of course not, Miss Smith.
kikistrawberrys: P-Pshh, right!
kikistrawberrys: I just, i mean they, you look alike,,
DrArtemis: Miss Heockius would never be caught dead dressed like that.
Heockius: -She nods emphaticaly- You're right 'bout that.
Heockius: -She looks over at the doctor and studies him for a moment. She already knew he had a poker face... Was he just playing along to give her time? Or did he believe her?-
DrArtemis: Please give my best to Miss Heockius when you find her, Miss Smith.
Heockius: -She tips her hat back slightly- I will, Doctor.
DrArtemis: Goodnight, Miss Smith.
Heockius: -She pulls her hat back down and starts to head out-
DrArtemis: And I need to get going myself.
Heockius: -Outside the door she pauses and slaps her cheeks- Oh goddess... WHY... Why did I choose that accent... -She walks off into the night-
DrArtemis: Goodnight, Miss Strawberry.
DrArtemis: ...Jokur.
DrArtemis: *departs*