Valerie looked really confused. She let Danny grin, and gave him a look as if to say What craziness are you involved with this time? The story sounded really fragmented, but in a way, she felt at ease. There really was something about this girl that Valerie had trouble understanding, but it felt warm and comforting, like the feelings she got whenever she used to think of Danny. Not that she'd tell him about those feeling anytime soon, of course.

"You know, I'm confused," Valerie said smiling. "But I'm all hungry again too. Danny, if you'd be so kind, stand behind Misha and we'll go to another place to eat: I don't think the soup kitchen was as filling as I thought it was a few hours ago."

And never mind about that green glow, she thought to herself. That was a whole new place she really didn't feel like dealing with right now.

Before they could reply though, they all suddenly felt the beginnings of a downpour starting, and Valerie looked at them sheepishly, her hair getting matted to her face. "Any ideas?"