She patiently watches Johnny's ritual with the dog, not really bothering to question why humans so often use that pitch and tone of voice when dealing with small animals. Why do humans do anything, and besides, the pet seems to have changed the boy's priorities now. Presumably because it is actually Gabriel's pet. Not that she minds; there'll be plenty of time to show him more rooms after he has checked on their mutual friend.

So she nods, offering her hand again. "Of course. It isn't far." While she leads him back to the corridor and along some more doors, she reaches out to Gabriel in the library. She gives a gentle nudge against his mind, followed by a friendly but cautionary announcement of visitors, so he can prepare himself as he sees fit. A few minutes later, the doors to the vast ornate library swing open to admit Johnny and herself.