"I can get less sober while talking about it," he said, heading to the lounge so he could flop onto the sofa. "Poor Scarlet's trying to cheer me up and it's not working. But bless his beautiful face for trying. I guess I just hoped I wouldn't have to go the PI route. Or the Clio route. Part of me wanted Marian to be able to find them because it would be fast but- fuck, it would give her a win too. She needs that."