[Val has noticed something has wrong, of course she has. Maybe he's being a little too obvious, or maybe she just knows him that well, even without her memories. He glances over at the touch on his arm, smiles reassuringly - as best he can, it probably falls a bit flat - and then turns back to Maeve]

Speaking of friends, there is a small personal matter I wanted to talk to her about, scion business, I hope you don't mind if I steal her away for a few minutes? We won't be long.

[He's already standing, edging towards the entrance to the rising stones part of the building, giving both Maeve and Val his best hopeful smile. He's laying on the charm a bit thick, but while he's sure Val will probably notice, he doesn't think Maeve will]