Catherine stood up smiling and extending her hand to grasp his.  Shaking it, she said, "Thank you, I think we have a deal.  I'll talk to Jacobs and a few others if I find something we need."  She knew of several things that would come in handy and the town was well equipped. Now, if she could just meet up with this guide and evaluate whether it would be someone useful or someone she had to babysit, things could get moving.<br/><br/>Turning him slightly and slowly guiding him to the door as she spoke, she added, "When will I meet this guide of yours?  How will I know him?  Or is it a her?"<br/><br/>