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[truthin_bones]

[She's sitting at the diner, a salad and a bowl of chili in front of her. Brennan picks at her meal, occasionally writing something down on a yellow pad next to her.

Angela was right. Getting out of the office was a good idea. But she's not so certain how much she's enjoying eating lunch alone today.]

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[daredtobelieve]

[Helen enters the diner and quickly looks around. She doesn't seem interested in the counter at all, and waves off the hostess politely.]

I'm looking for someone, you see- [She starts before catching sight of something that clearly trumps anything she was previously saying.] Excuse me. [She gives the hostess a smile and walks briskly to Brennan's table.]

Dr. Temperance Brennan? My name is Dr. Helen Magnus, and I believe I'm in need of your expertise.

[truthin_bones]

[Well, this is surprising. Brennan looks up from her meal and looks Dr. Magnus over head to toe. The name is not familiar. Nor is expecting anyone needing her expertise.]

I do not know you.

[daredtobelieve]

No, but I know you. Or rather, I know of you. I've come to offer you a spot on a very exclusive dig. I'm pulling together a crew to attempt to follow up on a find at one of my sites. I thought this might grab your interest.

[Helen reaches into her pocket and produces a photograph of the site, showcasing a skeleton that seems to merge a human frame with that of- Well, that would be where Helen is looking for some clarification.]

It's very unique, you see, and while I can make many educated guesses... there are nuances about bone that I can never fully understand. I know my limits, and how to utilize resources when needed.

[truthin_bones]

[Brennan studies the photograph closely, running her fingers along the anomalies.]

Was this skeleton mutilated?

[art_of_bones]

[Angela spots her friend sitting in the diner and slips inside with a smile, taking a seat across from her] Hey, sweetie.

[truthin_bones]

[Brennan smiles when she sees Angela, and gestures for her friend to join her even as she takes a seat.]

Hey, Ange. I did not know you were going to join me.

[art_of_bones]

Neither did I. [She grins and moves to sit across from her with a smile]

[truthin_bones]

I am glad you did. Even if it means that your plans with Hodgins fell through.

[A pause.]

Booth was unable to meet me here, after all.