Valerie smiled as at least someone was willing to tell her what was going on around there.  "My name is Valerie."  She said as she took the man's armored hand and gave it a polite shake.  "I met your lady in a house across the way and began making my way over here.  Unfortunately, I misjudged my ability to quickly traversing the mountains and arrived a little late to help.  Perhaps I should have stuck to the woods where I am more comfortable.  She cut off there as she saw the scantily clad dancer and asked of the man "Wow!  Who is that beautiful work of art?"