She gave a vaguely relieved breath, then nodded.  "Okay, I'll keep my eyes open for these.  If I get the time I'll put my ear to the ground."  She leaned close to kiss his cheek.  "I hope this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship," she teased before pulling out of the node in a glitter of fading image.<br/><br/>Since she was already in full VR, the naga girl zipped from node to node towards the hub nearest the real world address of the penthouse where the pendent had been purchased, wanting to take a little look at the place.