Valdis recognized the strange lack of normal soul energy before Devin even said her name. She didn't move, not sure if she was ready to interact with him one on one again. Their parting hadn't been either amicable or uncivil, but her hesitation lingered. Anani mewed loudly at the door, rubbing against it and looking at her expectantly. When she continued to hesitate, the cat reared up on his hind legs and batted at the door handle, putting his paws on the lever and pulling on it so the door opened.