Diana “It is certainly a thought worth considering.”

Diana pushes up her glasses and continues typing away.

Etta “Oh, by the way, me and the girls are getting together on Saturday.  Girls night out thing.  We don’t get to have them as much since graduation, but I know you’re new in town.”

Diana “Thank you.”

Etta smiles, walking away from the television and to the door.

Etta “Let me know if you’re interested.”

Diana “I shall.”

Coast City.

It is a city in California and on this morning, it starts off like any other for Kylie Rayner.  She wakes up next to her girlfriend, Carol and makes breakfast for the both of them.  They share in a kiss before Carol heads off to her office at Ferris Aircraft, named after her family.  For Kylie, the morning is initially full of project ideas and commission proposals.  She is an artist, both in graphic design and the finer arts.

Today is about to become different from the others.  Kylie’s attention draws toward a window as she sees an emerald light emerge.  Through sheer willpower, it finds its way inside the home and landing at Kylie’s feet.  It is a green ring with a Lanternesque design.  Kylie looks around, confused.  Crouching down, Kylie picks the ring up, thinking that Carol may have left it behind and also wondering when she bought it.  The ring places itself on Kylie’s right ring finger, momentarily startling her.

Kylie “The heck???”

From the ring, a green portal opens and Kylie suddenly hears the words of an unfamiliar, deep voice.

“The ring has chosen you, Kylie Rayner.”

Kylie “Who are you and what have you chosen me for???  Pretty sure I‘m still asleep.”

“Inside the portal are your answers.”

Kylie “Okay, but if I’m not back by 3, Carol’s gonna be pissed.”

Sometimes, interesting is all it takes for Kylie.  She steps through the portal, which closes behind her.

Elsewhere in Coast City, a photograph has been submitted for the Coast City Journal newspaper and website.  It is an image of a bizarre green light flying towards the town before suddenly disappearing.  Her name is Alexandra and she is commended on getting a quality photo of a light that was briefly seen by others in town.