‘Wish I could,’ Ms Calloway says. ‘I have a weekend away with my wife. Christmas shopping. Although I don’t like the look of this weather.’ She glances towards the quad, where snow has begun to fall, settling on the awnings of the food outlets and the giant bouncy castle. ‘Long train ride ahead, I fear.’

‘Shame,’ April says, burping into the back of her hand.

‘Just wanted to wish you all well for tonight. What a fantastic job you’ve done.’ She studies Kris Tring’s mural. ‘Berlin?’

‘Thank you!’ Kris says. ‘Yes, Berlin.’ He looks smugly at Will and April.

Ms Calloway grins. ‘Make sure you get lots of pictures. Event of a generation, this is.’

‘Already on it,’ Kris says, grabbing his giant Nikon, flashgun and long lens attached.

‘And you, Will? Your work’s always so good. So evocative.’

‘Probably won’t get a chance tonight,’ Will says. ‘Kris’ll have it covered.’

In truth, Will’s not been taking many photos of late. He often leaves the house without his camera, which he never used to do. It’s not that he’s lost interest; he just seems a bit too busy to think to take pictures of things.

‘You must keep on shooting, Will. Don’t think I haven’t noticed your absence from the darkroom this past week or so.’

‘Will do.’

She holds his stare. ‘And everything’s OK, yes?’

‘Absolutely fine.’

‘I assumed they must be. As I haven’t seen you.’

‘No worries at all,’ Will says dismissively, keen to avoid having to explain to April what Ms Calloway is talking about.

‘Right. Right.’

‘Hope you have a lovely weekend away, Miss.’

Her expression doesn’t appear to register what he’s said. ‘I think you should stay vigilant, Will.’

April is not far behind Calloway, doing something on her phone. ‘Of course,’ he says.

Ms Calloway stares vacantly past him. ‘Stay open-minded, Will. I think that’s important.’ She looks uneasy, like she can’t quite lay her hands on the right words. ‘I have a sense … that now’s not the time to … relax is the wrong word … stop being aware.’

‘Understood,’ Will says breezily. ‘I’ll stay vigilant.’

‘Do. I’m sure you’ll be fine.’ She shakes away her serious demeanour. ‘I must be making a move.’

‘You know what?’ April says after Ms Calloway has left. ‘I think she might have a bit of a thing for you, Will Parks.’

‘She’s just looking out for me.’

‘So I see.’

‘It’s nothing weird,’ Will lies. ‘Just stuff we used to talk about. She got a bit of a vibe about something.’

‘Your aura was the wrong colour? Chakra eye in the wrong place?’

‘Don’t take the piss. Doesn’t matter now, anyway. It’s all sorted.’

There’s yet another vibration in Will’s pocket and he snatches a glance at the screen.

‘Someone’s keen to get hold of you,’ April says.