Pandora enters her nearly empty sociology class. Hermes is there writing on the chalk board.

"I know who you are."

Hermes turns to her, somewhat concerned, "I'm sorry?"

"I said, I know who you are."

Hermes stops writing on the chalk board.

"My parents told me about you. What you're really doing here."

"What did they tell you?" asks a somewhat concerned Hermes.

"They told me you're here to help."

Hermes watches her for a second, "So they told you."

"Why didn't you just tell me?"

Hermes takes a deep breath before explaining, "I'm sorry about how I handled that. I wasn't sure how much you knew, but I had to know that it hadn't fallen into the wrong hands."

"What do you mean the wrong hands?"

"I thought you said your parents told you." stated Hermes "None of your ancestors were ever able to fully recapture all the spirits who escaped. There are quite a few spirits that have been out there a long time, and they want to make sure they never go back. One of them was after me and that's why I brought The Box to you."

"You DO have it, don't you? The Box?" asks a concerned Hermes.

"Yes." acknowledges Pandora.

Hermes notices that Pandora isn't carrying anything with her, "You don't have it on you?"

"I put it in my locker. I was worried that I'd be tempted to open it. My mom didn't say anything about needing to keep it on me 24/7."

"No, it's okay. It shouldn't be a problem. Now that you have it, you should be fine. Just as long as no one takes it from you while it's in your possession. The Box activates certain safe guards when it finds the next Keeper. That's why I had to find you." says Hermes before continuing "Look, as I'm sure your parents told you, this is ultimately your fight. We can't fight it for you, but whatever came after me and The Box is still out there. I'd like to know who it is and I'll stop them from getting to you and The Box if I can. I'll be here if you need anything."

"Thanks."

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Some time later, Hermes approaches Pandora's locker without her around. He places his hand on it and after a moment, it pops open. Inside is The Box. It's glowing with a black light. He reaches in but the second he does, The Box disappears. When he pulls his hand out, The Box reappears.

"Damn it!" Hermes exclaims before slamming the locker shut.

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Elsewhere, Pandora and Jemma exit their class. Both of them are looking at their phones.

"Wow, this party is really blowing up."

"I know, it's only been an hour and already over 100 people are confirmed."

"How did you get him to help?"

"I promised him a good time."

"That's it?" wonders Jemma.

"Pretty much. I offered him an opportunity to get a little crazy and he took it."

"A little crazy eh? Sounds like fun."

"You have fun?"

"Not really, no, but I always like trying new things." jokes Jemma.

"150 confirmed. It looks like you're going to get that chance."

"Good thing we didn't promise an open bar or something. That would be a disaster."

"Already planning for disaster, wow, you really are in need of some actual fun." teases Pandora.

"Totally."

Jemma and Pandora continue walking while checking their phones.