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Valiant, likewise, thought that Ariadne was very pretty — but looks were only one aspect of a wolf, and not a very telling one, at that. Even knowing that she must be strong and wise for her age did not immediately stir the  isbjørn's heart. He did, however, appreciate her good humor. She did not quail under Dutch's teasing — something he thought the panther was a little disappointed over — and even answered in kind.

"I'm only visiting," Valiant told her, curtailing the response he could feel Dutch beginning to make. "My cousin has spoken highly of you. Very highly. Ceaselessly."

This attempt at needling the panther did not quite pan out.

"There is much to say," Dutch sagely agreed.

"Then I am glad you have brought me to her," said Valiant, and he turned back to Ariadne. "As I think I would much rather hear you speak of yourself than listen to more from him. And I don't think he can tell me — how did you choose this place?"