Vincent grinned.<br/><br/>"I have made a certain friendly contact, ma petite Loupe.  She's American, of all things, and quite pleasant.  I'm going to go join her for our lunch."<br/><br/>To prove the point, he added some more tidbits to the bag.<br/><br/>"It would be impolite to suggest that you could come interrupt us casually at some point and introduce yourself, so of course I shall not do so.  Yet I for one do not mind the thought.  She seems as though she would be friendly enough."