The God nodded in return.  "Be well."  As Dave turned to leave, Triton thumped his trident on the floor once more, and vanished in a rainbow-colored haze.<br/><br/>Outside, thanks to the early hour the beach was practically deserted, save for a girl sitting on the edge of a pier, with her legs dangling over the water.  She was an amazing beauty, far too perfect-looking even at a distance to be mortal, even if the bluish tint of her skin hadn't made the truth obvious enough.  She was clad in a sea-green bikini, and though she didn't otherwise look as if she'd been in the water, her long, dark hair was dripping wet.<br/><br/>The nymph turned, a dazzling smile lighting her face as she caught sight of Dave and the necklace he wore.  "Hello," she purred.  "If you're on Lord Triton's business, your ride is here."<br/><br/>She whistled, and the water below the pier was broken by the sudden surfacing of a white horse's head, which whinnied in response.  Under the water, its silvery fish-tail was visible.  "His name is Nistevo.  Take good care of him, won't you?"