It's been such a nice day, gorgeous really, and the sun has only just begun to sink towards sunset in a clear blue sky. Shadows begin to stretch against the angle of the light and it's around that same time that a crow lands on a windowsill. It isn't the first time a crow has visited Greg's apartment before, especially this crow, and it isn't the first time he's arrived this way, either. The difference today is that Greg isn't there.

It won't be for long, Childermass assumes. Sooner or later the warlock will realize Pearl has lured him away from his son rather than actually needing his help. All the more reason to get on with this.

Steven will hear a caw from the window, a pause, and then another caw if the first doesn't manage to draw any attention.