[Considering how he came here by himself a week ago, returned with a cat today and was would have walked out with a girl now if he didn't heed her warnings? It would have raised a lot of alarm.

He's quick to leave and quicker to ignore the questions of the person at the desk as he departs. Hopes she won't be able to put two and two together about him and Shijima. He didn't need the cops on his tail. Again.

As they walk down to the store, he is glad he gave her a coat. The snow was coming down. Not enough to impede vision but enough to leave people chilly even if wrapped in warm coats and scarves.] I suppose you have a lot of questions about things even after I talked so much.

I'll let you know now -- It isn't anywhere near the sea. Made damn sure of that when I got back here years ago.