[ her face softens a bit as she takes in Rider, as if she recognizes him, and she shrugs ]

Whatever. It's fine.

[She stands up and trots the two stairs down to ground level, though, so Rider can see them if he likes]

You're lucky, she doesn't like everyone.

[The second voice is young, coming from a little girl of about 11 with blonde hair and freckles, barefoot and wearing a nightgown. Was she behind you before? ]