Trudy was a little shocked by the kind offer of the stranger, more so by the kindness and sincerity in the voice rather than the sudden offer of friendship. "Well, Mom said I shouldn't talk to strangers. But if we're friends, that shouldn't be a problem," she paused, extending a handshake, "Pilot Trudy Chacon. She said I also shouldn't fly planes for a living, but I'm not one to follow her advice all the time."

Even before the handshake could be completed, she looked up to see an old friend come into the store in typical fashion (i.e. she practically owned the place). "Hey there! Making sure I play well with the others?" she said excitedly, "See? I'm already making friends."

"As for the strange doors, Mom never said anything about that. I say go for it."