Aside from the [i]individual[/i] with the green eyes, the group seemed like it had some potential. Jimmy didn’t know what their abilities were quite yet, but all in due time. Understanding the value of teamwork, an individual is usually someone you cannot count on when the need arises.

After placing the tea and cups on the table and then his meal, Jimmy took a seat. The red haired woman appeared to appreciate his friendly gesture, [i]"oh, that is very thoughtful of you. Thank you."[/i] She then turned to the assembled group and blurted out, [i]"So, uh... I'm in the metal sculpting business. What do the rest of you do?"[/i]

The older Asian gentleman looked toward the woman and asked her, “What is your name? I am Jimmy Wu. I have been training in Martial Arts most of my life and compete in Mixed Martial Arts professionally. If any of you pay attention to the sport, you may have heard of me. If not, that’s OK.” Jimmy poured tea in the assorted cups and passed them out to whomever wanted one.

The attractive blonde haired girl who arrived most recently addressed the group, [i]"hello everyone, please call me Velma."[/i] 

Jimmy looked at her, responding, “Hello Velma. Very nice to meet you. Call me Jimmy.” The name Jimmy is usually reserved for young men, but this Jimmy was 47 years old and no where near the age where people are called [i]Jimmy[/i].

Velma continued, [i]"formally I am known as Dame Marberry, Velma, Victoria, Vespa, Carter, my family adore hanging the past on its children in the form of excessive names."[/i] Her eyes spoke that she was warm and inviting; an amiable soul willing to work with others. [i]“I was working with the International Disaster Relief Society as chief food stuffs procurement and development officer, I was in Agriculture.”[/i] Velma’s accent was completely recognizeable. She did not need to clarify her last point. Jimmy had met several British people in his lifetime either in Hong Kong, the States or in Europe. [i]“I am, if not apparent from England, my home, a tiny channel island known as the Isle of Wight.”[/i] Velma then offered to shake the red haired woman’s hand. Jimmy would eventually shake her hand as well.

Jimmy Wu was quite curious about the cartoon person. “What is your name?” He addressed with the utmost respect to the toon girl. “How is it that you are animated, yet in the material world? Your presence is both unexpected and baffling to the laws of physics.”