PFSB: At an Indeterminate Time Between Woe and Drama

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Tom steps through the family quarter painting into the Front Gallery of the House of Arch. He was going to go to Milliways to look for Lan Wangji, but his task is no longer necessary. The younger man has stepped through into the gallery at the same time.

"Hello, Lan Wangji," he says, placing his hands in his pockets and rocking back on his heels. He's in a splendid mood. "How fortunate - I was just coming to look for you, to discuss your letter regarding Portico."