[Alorah didn't mind keeping up with Vianca's pace; keeping moving keeps you warm! Fast walking has to come naturally to folks with much shorter legs than average, anyway.]

So, um, I'm not sure if I asked, but what are we finding this flower for? Are we picking it?

[Please let's not pick the flowers. ...Though it might have been kind of close to the end of its lifespan at this time of year, for all she knew.]