Why is this always so surprising to everyone?

[There's the faintest hitch of a hesitation before everyone. Who knows what that might mean?

Izunia sweeps inside with kitty following after - the lights in his room are still fairly bright, but as soon as he can get Ardyn settled on the couch he'll go dim them down.]

Her name is Verity and don't be fooled by her size, she's still something of a baby.