Nora did notice<i>something </i>as they passed through the doorway and walked away from it. Like a slight tug. Years ago she might have ignored it, but she had grown into her intuition since then. She had also grown into the one unique ability she had, which Sera referred to as her "shadow sense."  It wasn't really that, but when she used it the world looked gray and she could see things differently, sort of like she was viewing the world through infrared goggles.  The world was shades of gray, black and white, but the creatures within it who had magic or something like it tied to them...They were usually in full color.  Nora blinked and the colorful sights and sounds of Hong Kong dimmed, and she casually glanced back behind her.<br/><br/>At first, she did not notice it, but after a second glance she saw thin golden line trailing behind them, like a small woven rope. She blinked again and it was gone, but it confirmed what she already had suspicions about. He was connected to that in-between place. It made sense, with all the rules and the way people and things could come there and escape all the realms outside of it.<br/><br/>Nora had never been this far east before, so she turned her attention to taking in the sights as they made their way through town, sticking out like sore thumbs. When they finally arrived at their destination, it was like something out of a movie, a plain place with a secret password. She nodded that she was indeed ready as the door swung open in front of them.  The inside did not reflect the humble exterior.  It was clear someone had put some money into the interior, the furniture looked expensive, the tables were made from real, dark wood.  Probably imported, so whoever owned this place had to be taking in quite the profit on the side.<br/><br/>It did not take her long to clock their mark, and when she did, she spun in front of Pace and leaned up so she could whisper in his ear.  "Second table on your left...And he doesn't look happy."  She leaned back a little and smiled up at him.  "Guess someone should try and improve his night, yes?"  With a kiss on Pace's cheek, she began to meander over to the table where Mr. Chen was gambling, looking rather disgruntled.<br/><br/>Once she arrived, she stood a few feet away, but feigned incredible interest in the game he was playing. There were six other gamblers at the table and they appeared to be using what looked like dominoes to Nora.<br/><br/>"What game is this?" she asked, leaning forward towards Mr. Chen. It was meant to look as if she was attempting to get a better look at the game, but it also showed off her assets, a way to see if Mr. Chen might take the "I'm beautiful and like shiny things, but dumb as a rusty nail, so you might have a chance" bait.<br/><br/>He arched a brow and gave her a once over.  "Pai Gow. Each of us attempts to beat the dealer's hand, one high and one low.  If you both, you win...If you beat one, you keep your bet, and if you lose..." Chen shrugged his shoulders.  "You lose."<br/><br/>He motioned for Nora to come closer.  "We've just started a round, if you wish to watch."<br/><br/>She smiled and huddled forward, taking a few steps until she was next to him at the table. Now it was Pace's turn to get his foot in the game.