Surprised by the compliment, Valorie's small smile grew wider. It wasn't often that people regarded her severe features as 'pretty'. Her father did but she felt that he was rather obligated to say so. "I wish," she chortled, snorting a little. "I'm Hel's daughter," she explained more somberly. It was true that she sometimes like to imagine that she was the child of any other Norse god. Someone who wasn't so pigeonholed to 'death'. She would not have minded being obsessed with hunting or skiing, but no, insects and death was what she was gifted with.<br/><br/>Leaning against a nearby tree, Valorie watched reservedly as Vern played in the flower. The destination was beautiful. Vern's purple streak and blue eyes suited their floral surrounding, they seemed like a hulderkall -at least what imagined they would look like-  Valorie could only watch in envy. She was tempted to join in picking flowers but feared touching butterflies, somehow insects were attracted to her which made her wonder if she was giving off a certain scent.<br/><br/>The mention of Josh reminded her of his warning; fortunately she didn't have a wallet on her to worry about but it did make her question Vern's character. While they did not seem malicious, they seemed like they were hiding something. There was something about their smile that Valorie couldn't quite make out. She wasn't sure if they genuinely wanted to be friends with her or being nice out of pity. Ultimately, she decided she didn't care, a fake friend was better than no friends at all, at least she would be in the company of two legged creatures. "I'd like that, I'd like to be friends with you..." She paused and hid her face in her hands to cover her embarrassed smile. "I don't think I quite caught your name. I'm Valorie, by the way, but you can call me Val."<br/><br/>She nodded, slightly hesitant as she wanted to argue that the flower crown would have suited them far more than her. However, she had never been offered flowers before and was too touched by the gesture to turn it down. Valorie bowed her head to accept the flowers and smiled brightly.<br/><br/>"No. I don't want to go back yet," she pleaded, taking their hand in hers. "You promised me a tour and pancakes," she giggled, already becoming more comfortable with her shapeshifting friend. She was prepared to lead Vern to the next destination but realised that she didn't know where that might be and so waited with an eager smile.