“Kairi?” Well, that was an interesting name. She took the girl’s offered hand in her own and shook it gently. “Megara. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” At least as much a pleasure as possible, given the unfavorable situation. The girl’s comment on Thebes being a “world” was, for the most part, ignored – she didn’t want to wind up thinking she was spending her time around a nutcase. Thebes might have been a large, problem-infested city, but it certainly wasn’t its own world.

“I’ve never heard of this place, either. I’m just hoping it gets me back to Greece.” ...Or that Hades could find her here. But then, she wondered if he’d have to go through the same trouble she had. That “I need your name” routine was enough to send anyone into a fit of rage; she didn’t want to think about what it’d do to Hades. Ooooh. Ouch. she shuddered slightly at the thought.

“Hey, kid, you planning on sticking around here? I need to find an exit and search down Wonderboy.”