"No mystery. Agents talked," said Gata. "That's easy for me. Don't do electronics any more. You won't either, once you get above a certain level. Things don't work for you. Too many ways in. Too much weight. Slow you down. Just get someone to tell you the important stuff once a day."

She winked, and you could [i]see [/i]the stars ignite around her like fireworks. She gave a smile that took thirty years off her age and made the V-sign.

"Nyaaaaaaaaaaaaa~"

And with that she flipped backwards and power-slid down the entire skyscraper, the echo of her nya fading away into the sound of traffic below.

*

Kraken's reply was immediate:

> Thank You very much for accepting my invitation.
> I hope you will find my conflict fulfilling. 
> I have already taken the liberty of kidnapping your friend, Ms. S. Creek, and placed her on public display in Glebe Park.
> Come rescue her at your pleasure <3