Ha ha! I finally saw the trick to getting the Ankhel Jewel or whatever it's called. Very sneaky, says I, I missed it the first couple of times I went there. At least I can get through that level only losing two lives now. So hard but worth it, there's points just lying around everywhere!

Also, I'm not sure what kicked it off but I started the Metallic Water quest and I've got all sorts of keys and only need one more tax refund thingy for the Eco-Terrorist quest. Woo!