Running up the stairs she checks her watch. 10 till 7. Perfect walking up to the door she tries to open the door in case that its open. Also she checks the hours of the building. She feels her heart racing from her hurrying here. So she needs to find a doctor. She'll know her when she sees her. At least thats how she takes it.

 The door is open, though only a few individuals are moving about the museum. A security guard stands before you barring your entry further into the museum.

"Good morning Miss, Can I help you?" in a friendly tone his coffee cup steaming in his hand.

She gives him a brilliant smile. Smoothing out her tunic as she takes a moment to catch her breath from her run.

"Yes I am suppose to meet Dr. Saif this is my first day."

She still remembers what she was told so she keeps her eyes out for a female in the museum that would catch her interest. She also waits to be let in.

 He smiles at her and glances down at a clipboard while he scratches some notation down upon it.

"Well Dr. Saif is quite the busy man today. Guess that's on account of him returning from wherever he was I suppose. I hope you have a great day and good luck Ms. Harere," as he smiles looking up again.

"Yes it very much sounds like he is a busy man"

With this she thanks him with a nod, and makes her way into the library its almost time. She looks around to see if anything is different, or anyone for that matter, since the last time she was here.

 You begin to enter the Egyptian hall and offices of the museum when you hear someone behind you.

"Excuse me, I am looking for a Dr. Said? Could you help me?" in a feminine voice.

Turning you see what appears to be a young woman with black hair, perhaps in her early twenties. She is not particularly noticeable, but her green lab jacket stands out and you feel a shiver run up your spine never the less. You can faintly make out the metallic click of her tongue piercing hitting her teeth implying it a recent addition.

She feels the shiver. This is the women. The green women.

"way to go Nasr"

She whispers this under her breath. Walking back over toward the women she speaks to her.

"I am looking for him as well. I am to be working with him today."

 "Oh, well that is perfect then. I'm really here as a long shot anyway. He said he could provide me with a sample of some old hair that I could test. It was really my idea, but everyone thought it quite crazy, but I guess until I have tried I'll never really know," in a friendly manner, feeling a bit more comfortable around someone her age.

"I apologize, my name is Linda," offering you her hand.

You can see that she has what appears to be a small backpack and cooler, likely for whatever sample she is after.

"Nothing is crazy unless you say it is."

She comments feeling a lot better about having someone that could be a friend. She notes the pack and the cooler it interests her about the hair.

"My name is Hebony, a pleasure to meet you"

She places her hand in Linda's before asking "Might I inquire. What is so special about a hair?"

 "Well its really the craziest story, but If you can stand it. I've been going to school as a veterinarian for ages with a specialty in feline medicine. I got a chance to help out some animal clinics down in Florida last year and some people brought in the strangest cat I have ever seen. At first I thought it was simply a first generation Bengal, but it had a solid coat. Somewhat dusty, a sandy blond I suppose and it had very elongated ear tufts, more like something I would expect in a Lynx or a Bobcat. I took a few samples, but have been unable to trace it to any known lineage that I have ever seen. Most of my professors have said its simply a polluted sample, but I think it might be something unseen or at least a new variant, like a Sphinx. I had thought all my options were running out when a friend mentioned that a similar cat was originally domesticated by the pharaohs long ago. I figured it was worth a shot and Dr. Said said he could provide me with a sample for testing. I need to brush up on my DNA work anyway, so I decided to give it a shot," with a slight grin knowing how crazy she must sound.

This makes her grin. This women was more important then she realized. She can't tell her what she saw, or what Hebony thinks Linda saw.She can encourage the women, though.

"I do not believe you are crazy. There are many things in the world that can not be explained, but it is good to know that some are trying. If you need help. Just let me know."

She feels she is going to be good friends with Linda.

 "I will," as she begins following Hebony down the corridor. The office area is a bit confusing, but after about five minutes they reach the office marked as Dr. Saif. The light is on and the door shut.

Opening the door you see an empty desk in what would appear to be his secretarial area. The room is decorated in a few random Egyptian artifacts scattered about as well as a few very old papyrus scrolls that have been framed. There is a nice leather couch and chair in the reception area. The door leading into his office is open and the light is on. At the sound of the door you hear a deep masculine voice from the room beyond.

"Hello Mrs. Richards, I will be out in a second. I must apologize about my secretary, she is starting today and obviously is not as punctual as this job requires," in an irritated tone.

She raises her eyebrow and looks at her watch then looks back her at the Dr.

"Dr Saif. I see you have meet Ms Richards. My name is hebony Herere. I was instructed to be here at 8."

She sensed that she was going to have to leave a "present" in his shoe, or at the  very lease put super glue on his chair. She couldn't let him get her down, though.

 From behind the wall steps an older man, likely in his fifties. He has graying dark hair that makes him appear distinguished. He stands about six feet in height and of medium build. He has a dark hue to his skin and dark eyes to match. His mustache is large and bushy, giving a sense of machismo to the man. He is wearing a black suit with a beige tie, his shoes black as well and by the looks recently polished.

"Well you are expected whenever I arrive. You will be of little good to me if you are never here when I need you," he reaches for something at his desk and turns about with a box in hand.

"I believe this should suffice, Miss Richards."

He walks into the reception area and hands her the box. It looks like a box that he retrieved from the dumpster out back and has seen to recycle it.

"You can do what you like with the rest once you are finished, I have no need of it anymore and it has been just collecting dust."

"Thank You, but I'll see it is returned, I know it must be very valuable," as she opens the box. From your point of view you can see a small ornately wrapped figure that is just over a foot long. The fabric is old, yellowed with time and the ink is almost imperceptible at first glance. The smell is faint and has a brine like quality to the air.

"Whatever you wish," waving his hand, as he steps back into his office and shuts the door rudely.

 

She blinks again watching the door clothes. Oh yes, this is going to be most amusing. She gives what could be interpreted as a cats "up to no good" grin.  Not right now.

"Is that what you were looking for?"

She takes another peek at what is in the box trying to identify it.

 Linda smiles and hands her the box so she can inspect it a bit more. Nestled inside is a small delicately wrapped mummy, likely dating back to the dynasties. It is a bit dusty, but about the size of a large cat and the symbol is unmistakable.

"They used to be around and this was the only idea I had for acquiring a sample,' with a whispered grin.

"I'll make sure and bring it back, I know it must be important."

Her eyes widen. She knows this. she does her best to suppress a deep purr. She closes her eyes in respect, then she hands the box back almost reverently.

"treat this with the up most respect Linda. It is very important to some"

She wasn't going to say it was important to her. Or, her tribe. There would be no way to explain this.

"know that you will be getting into something that will test all your intelligent. I know you will do well. Just be careful"

She gives that cats grin again.

 "Thanks Hebony, I'll only have it a day or so. I'll make certain to try and disturb it as little as possible," still whispering. She had seen Dr. Said and did not want her to get into trouble on her first day because of her.

"It was great meeting you and I'll be seeing you in a few, maybe we can do lunch or something," as she starts heading toward the door.

" please, If Dr Saif does not want it. May I have it?"

Her intent was to send it make to her tribe to give the mummy the respect it deserves.

 "Certainly, I'm sure you know more about this stuff then I do," with a smile as she opens the door.

"I'll see you later," as the door closes.

A loud and static voice erupts from the phone on the desk as you turn around.

"Mrs Harere, can you come in my office, I need you to dictate a letter and have a few errands I will need taken care of..." as the voice trails off.

"and can you make some decent coffee, I abhor that swill they stock in the offices. I have some in the lower filing cabinet drawer that should suffice."