Xiaoxing did smirk briefly to herself at the notion of a group of history-determining Grand High Ladies-- something familiar not in her own personal life, but as something else still true.  She stood from where she had been seated as Valerie terminated the call, picking up the juice glass she'd left behind in their initial rush, and took another swig-- a bit warm, but still good.  "Nakamura-san said earlier she was having difficulty with excising a crime syndicate," she offered thoughtfully.  "It would make for a good... test run, to see what we are collectively capable of."<br/><br/>She lingered on the thought, then half-turned to face the new arrival where the other woman stood, leaning against the wall.  "Did you come here following the newspaper, also?" Xiaoxing asked, a wry smile on her face.<br/><br/>