A shadow fell across the little group and, looking up, they spotted the tall figure of Artemis. She was not looking at them but instead staring dumbly at a group of "popular" girls. They were covered with jewelry: earrings, bracelets and bangles, rings. Some even sported a few colorful Silly Bandz and Ringz.
"Hi," Skye 1 said, gazing at her. She tucked a blond ringlet behind her ear.
Artemis turned, startled, and grinned nervously. "Um, hi..."
"We're the SSO," Timothy informed her boldly. "Wanna join?" He fingered his nose ring absentmindedly.
"W-what is it? The SSO, I mean?" Artemis inquired. Skye 1 shrugged.
"Easy," she answered. "A bunch of social outcasts. You know, "unpopular" kids." She toyed with a strand of hair.
Artemis looked uneasy. "Um..." She threw a glance back to the group of girls who were laughing at some joke. "I... I'll think about it." With that she walked away abruptly.