Val piles up a few items into the buckler shield and throws a couple of tacky nicknacks on top of the pile. The young investigator smiles at Violet, "Really? Fantastic!"
Val looks to the bauble that's digging into her arm, "What's this?" Looking at what's in Violet's hand, she tries to take hold of it. If it's even slightly interesting, she will toss it onto her carried pile balanced on the buckler.
Going over to the catfolk, she sets down her small pile of stuff, "How much do you charge for chocolate, oh, and what's your valuation on this stuff?" The young woman gestures offhandedly at the buckler and other items.