"Next time I'll ask the pilot to slow our plunge into the sea so I have a minute to grab my carry-on," Valentin comments, not at all showing proper respect for his sister's well-practised expression. "You can't blame a guy for checking. I don't imagine that would be much of a first impression, me walking up to people smelling like jasmine and violet."

Valentin keeps an eye out for marked trees as they walk. "Should we grab some coconuts?" He asks, knowing that he'll end up being the one to carry them anywhere.