[Royce, you rascal. After reclaiming his things, Alfie heads up early - it's only late efternoon when he first pokes his head in, though he doesn't find Royce there then. He'll hunt for him around the Meadous for a bit, but when evening rolls around and he still hasn't found him, he makes his way back to the treehouse. And sure enough, there he is.]
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You've been a hard man to find today.
[He says, sitting on the edge of the bed.]