"I don't know. Sounds stressful."
Despite her weak protest, she took the book in her hands. Saving his spot with her thumb, she flipped back to the beginning.
"Humans really do like debating philosophy, don't they?"
Look! Look!
Somebody sent flowers!
No! I mean, he... he's way too good for me. Deserves better.
(Eyes slowly narrowing.) Are *you* feeling okay?
Valerie's never been much of a rebel herself. Or... maybe she was once and it was snuffed out. Who knows? Certainly, she would never admit to any rebelliousness.
"Can both exist at the same time?" She asked, curiously.
Is *that* why you were always so harsh on him? You think he's my boyfriend?
... Okay, what is this? Why are you complimenting me? Or, uh, my taste in pajama shirts? 'Cause these are my pajamas.
Her eyes scanned over the words, humming in recognition. She's spent a lot of time in the TARDIS library, allowing the machine to point her towards the best books for her.
Surprisingly, this one hasn't been recommended to her yet.
"Is it any good?"
Peeks over his shoulder.
"What'cha reading?"
I think they'd be okay if you told them it's because I need to rest, they're really... They're good. I like them. A cop and a scientist, but that's not their fault.
(She stops her, admittedly slow, retreat. Turning to look at him again, raising an eyebrow.)
I stole it from Colin. You remember him?
I thought I was supposed to tell you if I was in pain?
... Nevermind. Forget I said anything. I'm gonna go lay down.
"I wish I could answer that."
Valerie has had quite the life. She has done many things. She's not sure if she's always done good...
"And I think I'd go insane if I thought too hard about it. I do my best to leave every world I visit better, but I don't always succeed."
That was *so fun!*
(She's trying her best to raise her voice enough to be heard. It's... kind of working?)
(Meanwhile, on her way down, Valerie's giggling! Having the time of her life!)
(Removing her necklace, she shoved it in her bag. She then placed that in the corner so she would remember where it was.
Finally, she gave Del a thumb's up!)
Valerie grinned. Usually, she looked like an innocent angel. A puppy, dumb and happy. But right now? There was mischief in that grin.
"I've seen lots of worlds. More than I can even count." She leaned her hip against the wall, tilting her head. "Why d'ya ask?"
Sounds fun!
Let me just take off my necklace, don't wanna lose it.
Coming!
... What're we doing?
Falling asleep with her head on the reader's shoulder.
Exhausted. Physically and emotionally.
(Continues aggressively hissing. May bite if provoked further.)
I just can't handle it today! It β
Please.
Just one day. Take a long nap or something.
Because... I...
(She looks frazzled. Awful, actually. Her eyes are dull, she's pale. She didn't have enough energy to put into her appearance today.)
Can't you *feel it?* How do you stand it?
(Hisses. Like a feral cat.)
Dad, *please.*
... Nope! Never done that before!
(She says, lyingly. But her big puppy eyes are very convincing.)
Show me!
Nobody touch the TARDIS' console today.
She's NOT in the mood.
Perfect! Oh, you're always full of good ideas!
Let's get food! Or I could make food!
(Visibly growing overwhelmed.)
Or β Or β Oh, there are so many options!
I love food that tastes. Have you ever had food that doesn't taste? It's...
Are you hungry now?
Food that tastes?!
