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*The first time he opens a drawer while looking for socks and sees one of Meg's old scarves, it's nearly an hour before he can make himself resume his search.*

*Finding Meg the following day takes a little while; he has to leave a note with Bar and another at the House of Arch. He rewrites the notes three times, trying hard to make sure they don't sound needy or accusing or cold.*

*When the knock comes on his door, he's rather badly startled.*