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The door closes behind Howl as he steps through and looks around. Since his last visit here, he's been far too busy as Royal Wizard and there's nothing he'd like better than to just relax.
In fact, it's exactly what he deserves. But still, Sophie's absence is on his mind: where could she have got to? Her heart doesn't afford her so very much freedom of movement. On the other hand, that's exactly what this place affords him, and he's almost torn: look for Sophie or have a cider? Find a friend or find his cleaning lady?
Look for Sophie or have a drink: a conscience is a terrible thing to have.
In fact, it's exactly what he deserves. But still, Sophie's absence is on his mind: where could she have got to? Her heart doesn't afford her so very much freedom of movement. On the other hand, that's exactly what this place affords him, and he's almost torn: look for Sophie or have a cider? Find a friend or find his cleaning lady?
Look for Sophie or have a drink: a conscience is a terrible thing to have.