"Good morning," Valla responded, taking a small piece of fish. Tommy didn't have to worry about looking like a fool as Valla seemed distracted and barely looked at him other than tossing him a quick smile.<br/><br/>Tommy had done nearly all the preparation for the trip, so there wasn't much for Valla to do but finish her meal. She busied herself for a few minutes, almost like she was trying to avoid Tommy. Before long, though, she sat at a log facing him. "Thanks for packing. Looks like we're all geared up," Valla said, fidgeting with a fish bone. "Remember, waterfall first. Then, since you're our resident explorer, you set the course."