"Makes sense." The greenhouses could be a ripe target for cultists, Pepper knew that, but she didn't want to voice it and tempt any fate that was listening. "This is Vee," she added with a smile, noticing that Valdis was looking at the ka more than her. "I showed her card to you a while back, remember? Normally she's got more armor on, but it makes some of the kedan a little edgy."

Once Vee had handed off the piping, she turned to Valdis and inclined her head. It is a pleasure to meet you.

"Oh. Yeah. She doesn't talk with her mouth."