Harry made sure Karrin was out before he went home. It wasn't that he was avoiding anyone, no, he was just keeping irregular hours, and throwing himself into work. Most of his time was spent at the office or in the lab, where he'd put down a few blankets to sleep on.
Mouse was following him constantly. Since that... talk with Jesse, the Foo dog had stuck to Harry's side, complaining loudly if he was left behind - and Mouse could be loud when he wanted to be.
He took down the wards and went inside, not anticipating any company. But when Mouse bounded in, his tail wagging happily, Harry turned and blinked. And then froze, still standing in the threshold, not sure if he was expected to come inside or run away.
He wished he had Molly's skill with veils right now. It would be entirely useful.