Bela returns the smile. "A pleasure to meet you, Ravi. Thank you again for indulging me when it comes to talking about my career."

Even if was only partially true.

"It's fine. I didn't think there would be any trinkets to find in this place - believe me, I've had a good look around." Pretending had a certain appeal, but she would rather have the real thing. "Even if they did exist, I don't think it would matter much. We need more practical things like food, water, shelter and clothing."