I grinned back. "Welcome to the neighborhood, Valentine. We're glad to have you."
Aubree just shrugged. "You're always off doing your own thing, and Valentine could use a local guide. Plus, I have a feeling you two would get along great."
As we strolled through the park, Valentine told me more about her life in New York, and I shared stories about our small town. I was surprised by how easy it was to talk to her, how much we had in common.
Aubree jumped in, "So, Valentine just moved here from the city. Isn't that cool?"