His mood had definitely not improved with time, but Valdis hadn't really expected anything differently. The trauma of having your life revealed to a complete stranger wasn't easy to get over, and his was far more fresh than any of hers. His pet seemed to balance him out a bit, her antics drawing a sense of affection as she chased after the ball. Valdis still didn't rise, watching Luthien with curiosity as the inan played. The creature was almost a cross between a dog and a cat, a safer thing to care for than another humanoid at least.

Valdis did have a reply for his complaint, but she kept it to herself, stretching out her legs and leaning back against the wall. "No, this isn't..."

She was interrupted by a sharp mew from the hallway and a scratching sound at Devin's door. It seemed Anani had also found them. That cat was far more intelligent than he should be. Valdis was quite inclined to ignore him for now.