Aggie's poking at her food more than she's really eating. The last few days have been particularly tough. School is quieter without Tim, without Nicaise, without Henry or Flavia or any number of friends she's outlasted in Darrow. Nicaise's disappearance is a tougher blow than usual and so she's put herself off to the side of the cafeteria, not quite isolated by definitely lonely.

When Jamie passes, she waves briefly at him, and watches the crowd. There are so many people who should be here.