The force against the door startles Christine back a few steps, but then her addled brain realizes it's Garahel and Inessa and she breathes a sigh of relief, putting her staff on her back.

"These spirits locked me in!" she calls out, voice revealing her agitation and desperation to escape. While every Circle mage's experience is different, she's sure Inessa can understand better than most what it feels like to be in a place like this and have doors lock behind you. Christine usually stays calm in situations, so this is a clear indicator that not all is well right now.