"Oh, I've met Dr. Watson." Artemy says, giving a small nod and taking the handkerchief gratefully, "He's a good man. I'm surprised I haven't run into you sooner. Must have just missed you several times."

Artemy gives a small smile, funny how a small town can work like that. Missed connections, maybe by minutes. Knowing people through people. Just like home.

"And what is your specialty as a biologist?"