When the door opened, Gilda saw him again, this time in more detail. Ebony black hair cut short, soft-looking cheeks and darkened lips, almost blending with his skin color. His brown eyes were smiling for a moment, until he saw her. His expression went slack for a second before they widened dramatically with… fear. Yes, the expression was the same as with ponies and griffins. The eagless felt some satisfaction knowing that he recognized her and in turn, feared her.