Pulling a watch from his pocket, Val took a quick look at it before placing it back. "I'm sorry madams, but I'm afraid we might be late if we wait for much longer. We may have to finish introductions later after all." Turning back in the direction he had appeared from earlier, he made a motion for the others to follow as he started back into the woods. "Come along, please," he requested cheerfully. "It isn't too far that we have to go, but we simply cannot be late for the afternoon meal. Not after the chefs have worked so hard on it. Any further questions may be asked on the way."