Gracie smiled more than a little as she observed her little apple ... well, being adorable with her horse.  She tried not to make it to obvious ...

[b]"Oh!"[/b]  The maid honestly seemed a little surprised as she noticed Valora speaking to her.  Ah yes, the formal tough girl.  A quick glance over to the princess revealed she was too focused on her steed to care much about that exclamation though.  Looking to the side as if they were having a casual conversation, she wondered what Valora was about to ask.  Probably something she just didn't want to bother the princess about.

Well, she was about to find out, but still.  [b]"Of course, Valora.  What is it?"[/b]

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As she twisted the doorknob, she'd realize it was locked.  Additionally, through the other door she would hear footsteps some distance away - would she fall back or try and force her way through the large doors?