[Royce will need to look beyond the house to find Alfie, because he's out trudging through the snow, on the way back from the library with some books and movies he's borrowed for Emily ("borrowed"; time will tell whether he ever gives them back). The paths are shoveled, but he's going slowly, tapping his cane out in front of him to test for icy patches. No matter where he sees Royce - coming toward him along the path, maybe, or just peeking at him through the window - he'll lift a hand in greeting and call out:]
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Cold out today!