All hugs are proper hugs so long as there's no unwelcome groping. Verity's not picky about these things.

No, she has no idea what she's in for. Amelia will no doubt be as amused by this as Verity was when the tables were turned. Fair's fair. "They say variety is the spice of life. You'll have to help me with some of the terms. No, I'm not busy. Thanks."

She'll accept the hand up, climbing to her feet with the hiss of someone who hasn't been careful lately. Running until she's numb sounded like a good idea... until she stopped. "You have someplace in mind?"