𝓥alerie

You definitely could.

Hm. You know what you need? You need confidence!

(She went quiet for a few long seconds, eyebrows furrowing. But then she nodded. Maybe she was plotting? Eh, who the hell knows what's going on in that head of hers?)

Okay. When is the next time you're seeing her, d'ya think?

Star Wars...? Is that some sort of... um... book?

Probably doesn't matter.
Okay! Well, is she single? Did you ask?

━ I'll help. This sounds fun!

First thing's first: Tell me about this girl.

(When he said that, her head tilted to the side and her expression became the picture of innocence. Big, wide eyes that said 'I could NEVER do such a thing!'

But then she seemed to process his request. And she beamed, bouncing on the balls of her feet in excitement.)

Okay! Yeah! Yeah, ━

Absolutely! I live to s.....

Ahem.
How can I help?

Oh, I didn't mean to... I forget sometimes how easily humans can spook. I'm sorry.

But I promise, you couldn't hurt me.

What?! What's wrong?!

//Val said 👁️👄👁️

(Valerie doesn't mind. She's fascinated. Eyes wide and far too intense as she leans forward. Eventually, she rests her chin on Cassie's shoulder.)

(Plops beside her. Staring with intense eyes while she patiently waits for her to pause the music.

She wants to hear!!!!!)

Sure can't wait to interrupt her relaxing outdoors camping & music time!

She has her sketchbook out and is intently focused on the drawing she's doing.

It looks as if she's completely unaware of her surroundings.

Big stretch!

Her joints are making noises as she stretches - it sounds like it hurts, but she doesn't react to it.

Wrapped up in a blanket, staring up at the stars.

Glancing over, she tilted her head to one side and then the other. As if she's trying to look at the stranger from every angle to make sure that, yes, she is a stranger.

"Should you know of me?"

She skidded to a stop herself, tilting her head to the side with a look of pure confusion. Maybe this gave away how little she's interacted with others of her own kind.

She never said it outright. But she's not hiding it either.

"Well... Yeah? Why wouldn't I?"

She hummed, nodding in understanding. She didn't think anyone liked regenerating. It hurts. A lot.

"Well, tell her that. Just like how you told me. You'd be surprised how reasonable people can be when you *talk* to them, sir."

Yes, she did just call a TARDIS a person. Her mind is a strange place.

No, thanks!

That would be *boring!*

━ pointed at herself. "Face number three. Y'know. That thing."

"I listen to her concerns? We compromise? I'd never kick her, that's for sure, it'd hurt me more than it hurt her."

She rambled on, seeming to process what else he said. That was probably a joke. But all the same, she responded:

"Well, there's always... oh... what's that word?" And then she ━

(Removing her sunglasses to squint in Lalo's general direction.)

*Rips ass?*

... ... ... Dude, I think we need to get your head scanned quickly! You're not making any sense!

Got some new shades!

Two questions.

One: Why not?
Two: Does a nickname count?

Bee? ... I guess he is *really* good at giving non-answers.

It's an 'I decline to answer.'

That's an answer, right? Yes, no, and no comment?