"Oh no, I intend to thoroughly immerse myself in the local cultural offerings," Vala commented with a smile that said nothing but trouble as she glanced around the bar. "This is just the start."

Vala had after all already purchased a pack of cards of which various of the higher denominations were strategically placed about her person. She had every intention of walking out of this joint with her pockets lined with gold coins, by any means necessary. "Although you'll have to indulge my curiosity at some point, because coming from the man with water in his hand, I suspect it packs more Gringle than Punch."

She took the offered hand, for the first time really looking at him but before she had time to make any of her usual snap judgements he was right up in her face and peering at her like she was a specimen to be examined. Well he did say he was the Doctor but this was odd even for Vala. She gave him a look of amused 'what the hell are you doing?' as she introduced herself.

"Vala. And usually I prefer to be the one invading personal space for future reference."