[It does indeed count for something! Not much of something, as Matoya is as grumpy as ever, but it's still something. The door opens, and one of the brooms swishes on by with a wispy 'come on in!' (Whatever their mistress feels, the brooms quite love visitors! More dust tracked in to sweep!)
If Matoya herself is at her favorite table, pouring over what looks to be a letter, but she looks over at K'pandolu with arched eyebrows.]
I'll be the judge of that. Out with it - what is it?
[Either her hearing is better than she let on, or there's a spell that lets her here inquiries directed to the door.]
I'm so sorry about the long delay!
If Matoya herself is at her favorite table, pouring over what looks to be a letter, but she looks over at K'pandolu with arched eyebrows.]
I'll be the judge of that. Out with it - what is it?
[Either her hearing is better than she let on, or there's a spell that lets her here inquiries directed to the door.]