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[evryinchbut1]

Valerie hasn't really been down since she entered. Getting used to being healthy and in a new place took precedence -- and besides, she feels a little like the new kid at school.

Still, you can't stay in your room all the time. And it looks like there's something going on outside. So Valerie's come downstairs and is ordering tea from the Bar

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[subtle_will]

She isn't the only one ordering tea from the Bar tonight. A young man whose dark hair falls untidily across his forehead (it's obvious he's just had a haircut, and just as obvious that the person who gave it knew nothing at all about cutting hair), is already there, sipping at a cup and looking at nothing in particular.

The arrival of a woman nearby catches his attention, and he glances over at her, dark eyes quick and bright. He hadn't quite meant to catch her eye--still, he offers a nod and a small smile over his own teacup.

[evryinchbut1]

She smiles back, warmly enough, as her tea arrives.

The slightly uncertain look she gives the tea, and the Bar, just yells newbie.

[subtle_will]

Will is not someone who draws attention to himself--Lyra does, Lyra is full of grace and daring and has never held back from speaking to anyone--but something about the way she holds herself softens his face.

"It's odd, I know," he says, in a friendly tone. "But it grows on you. Promise. I'm Will."

[evryinchbut1]

"Which? Oh, the--?" She gestures at the Bar, and smiles a little wider. "I should hope so."

Taking a sip, she adds, "It helps that the tea's so good. I'm Valerie."

[coin_tricks]

Shadow has relocated from a barstool to a couch near the wall. He's drinking a cup of coffee and just watching.

The girl who comes down the stairs looks nervous, and new, and he feels sympathetic to her because he's new as well. He smiles at her, and gives her a small wave.

[evryinchbut1]

She blinks, and gives him a smile and a small wave back.

Once she has her tea, she wanders over towards him -- a little uncertainly, though he seems friendly.

[coin_tricks]

Shadow nods at an empty armchair in front of the couch, indicating she should sit down.

'Hey.' He says.

[evryinchbut1]

"Is everyone here this friendly to new arrivals?" she asks as she sits. "Or am I just lucky?"