There was a disapproving hoot from above the door, and the peepsta hoo fluffed up its feathers in irritation. The pricklemane beside Lin was delighted to see more spirits, however, and immediately bounced over to greet them and the unfamiliar Persons here.

"Somewhat so, yes," answered Lin, nodding in greeting in turn as people appeared. She was only passingly familiar with a few of them, though she had fought along side Even and Aqua against the giant queen bee shortly after she had first arrived here.

"Thank you all for coming." She opened the door behind her and gestured for others to enter. "We're just waiting on the other items."