At the sound of his name Zell turned around & gave another wave with his usual grin, though perhaps it was a little brighter. Then he disappeared into the woods & out of sight.
Rune chuckled very softly. Almost as if there was no sound to it at all, just a rise and fall of her chest. Surprisingly quiet in her black SeeD boots she stepped to Maryline's side. "It's good to see him so honestly happy." Then she diverted the atmosphere, letting the princess' reaction slide, seeing how Maryline was already more than a bit embarrassed. This was new water for Rune, getting to know someone... attempting to make friends. It was not her way to step out & take charge in social situations. "Perhaps we should simply start with a walk, if shopping does not interest you?"
It was easy with Seifer. She knew him so well from watching him 'before'... and he usually was the one to decide what they did. This... Rune knew she was out of her element but somehow she would manage. This would still be easier for her than finding the others. At least they knew Zell. As much as she remembered them... they like Seifer & Zell likely had never seen her. But then... that was her own doing, always keeping out of sight.