Valla waved her goodbye to Abby and Spencer, glad to see that if Abby had to get "stuck" with someone, it might be with a man like Spencer.<br/><br/>The discussion with Abby had been educating and invigorating. Abby was right, Valla would have to come by more often, to spend time with her friend but to also find out what's really going on on the island. Abby seemed to have the pulse.<br/><br/>Valla looked up from the sand as Tommy approached. She had to shield her eyes from the sun to see him clearly, so she stood up, brushing her dress. If possible, Tommy's chest looked even more enticing than his back. The effect certainly wasn't spoiled by the streaks of water tracing gentle lines down his skin.<br/><br/>Valla was suddenly feeling very warm, more than the weather warranted. Abby's talk had certainly affected her.<br/><br/>"Yes, very good talk," Valla finally answered him, trying to keep her eyes on his eyes and not on his chest. "Let's get away."<br/><br/><em>Okay, that was smooth</em>, Valla thought.<br/><br/>"I mean, I was thinking about what you said yesterday regarding the rest of the island. Let's go exploring, just you and me," Valla said, trying to make the suggestion sound reasonable on its surface. It was reasonable, but Valla had other reasons for asking as well that she didn't want coming to light.<br/><br/>"We can start at the waterfall tomorrow morning," Valla said.<br/><br/>(I don't know if you need it, but since she is trying to conceal her motives, I'll give you a Bluff roll: 14+5=19)