Nodding, she proceeds to it and pushes it open. On the other side are his front steps, the courtyard, all of the usual trappings. She leaves this open for a moment, glancing at Mills to make sure he's paying attention. Then she pulls the door shut again.

From around her neck she pulls out a long, thin chain of necklace; it ends in a wide v-shaped tangle of Celtic knotwork, marked with a single green gem.

"If this doesn't work, I may need to borrow your couch tonight."