After sending your robots into Chris' room to restore it to its original state, you returned to your laboratory and set up a secure line to your mom's friend, you only knew as Ms H. Only, you decided to be extra cautious as you did not know how much power this 'rogue' witch, Helena Young had. You sent your call through fifteen different satellites and four ground relay stations before allowing it to reach Ms H's home to make it near impossible to trace or listen in. Eight rings later, Ms H answered the telephone. Unknown to you, her son, John, was a chaotic scientist, an evolved form of your mad science, and had gotten into an argument with her eldest daughter, Hayley over a magical prank. It was not a good time for you to call.
"Hello." said Ms H, sounding drained.
You winced, hearing Jon and Hayley arguing in the background. "What happened to your sense of humor!?!" asked Hayley, sounding upset. "You will return to normal when its over!"
"I don't remember you seeing a period as funny!" John fired back. "I have half a mind to make you a boy until this is over!"
"How was I supposed to know it was your time of the month!" yelled Hayley. "Boys go though a similar cycle you know!"
"That's enough!" yelled Ms H, away from the phone. "Don't get me involved, you won't like it!" her voice then returned to the phone. "Please make this brief." she said. "I'm having a bad day."
You cleared your throat, quickly organizing your thoughts. "This is Juan Smith." you said, introducing yourself. "Son of Elvira Smith, my sister, Chris is in trouble, I need your advice."
There was a slight pause before Ms H spoke. "How is your sister in trouble?" she asked, carefully. "Did you have anything to do with it?"
"No, nothing of my doing." you replied, honestly. "A woman, a rogue witch, calling herself Helena Young, appeared in our house a few minutes ago, Chris and I managed to fight her off."
"I see." replied Ms H, quietly. "Do you know why she invaded your home?"
"Helena is after an artifact Chris called the Pharaoh's Rings." you replied. "She claimed to have them all but one, the one you gave her on a necklace as a thirteenth birthday present."
There was another, slightly longer pause. you guessed she was looking out a window as your mom did when she was thinking hard. Finally, Ms H spoke. "Jan, I need you to listen to me very carefully." she said, seriously. "Helena must 'never' be allowed to obtain that ring! She will be back to try again."
"Please, Ms H." you begged. "I don't know this witch. Is there anything you can tell me about her? If I am going to protect my sister, I 'need' to know exactly who I am up against."
You did not mean to press Ms H, who you guessed was a powerful witch, but you knew nothing of other witches and this Helena was serious business. You had an idea of her fighting style, after fighting her twice, but she nearly defeated you and your sister combined. You needed to find an edge.
Finally, Ms H sighed.
What did she say?
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