Valerie smiled, glad the others seemed to be talking among  themselves and not just  to her. She was  worried that they might not get along, since everyone in the group seemed  so different from each other. But, in her mind differences was a good thing. They all had experiences that  will help in the quest, whether they realized it or  not.<br/>She looked to Ladon.<br/>"I am glad you are willing to learn new skills, I am also happy you seem so enthusiastic about coming. Perhaps that thinking will spread  to the others."<br/>She whistled at  Serenas.<br/>"My, you do have  a lot of useful skills I must say, and  I think your idea to go to the nearest town from here is a good one. We will begin traveling to there right away."<br/>She was glad  that the group didn't seem to shun the kobold so far, she didn't want  anyone to feel left out, or bothered because what type of dragon they were. Under her  rule, she hoped to unite all the dragon types in the village. As long as they didn't cause trouble, all dragon types  were welcome in her eyes.<br/>She could tell by the way that  Sirenix acted she felt shy and  a bit like she shouldn't be  there. She  was thinking that  she should pair her and Ladon up since he seemed so friendly and enthusiastic.<br/>"Do not worry, I know you are needed with this group though you do not think you have many skills. You may find that  you have some you never knew you had."<br/>She glanced to Ladon.<br/>"Since you seem  so friendly, I am thinking you and Sirenix  should try  to be with each other. You can help her  not feel so scared and out of place I think. We all need  to help each other."<br/>She then glanced at the rest  of the  group.<br/>"Does  anyone have any questions? And  remember, if you have something on your mind do not be afraid  to speak your mind. I want to be a friendly leader, unlike my grandfather was."<br/>Westly, her grandfather was very stand offish and barely mingled with the  people, but when it came to danger  he always  stood up for everyone. That is  why she was  worried  they would not accept her as leader. But it seemed her worries were unfounded. It seemed  everyone took her  seriously and didn't go complaining how he was  better. She was  glad  for that.