The Academy comprises an entire city block, and the center courtyard, though open to the elements, is quiet. But so is the inside: only a hint of the classical music from the living room drifting into the foyer as Horatio opens the door.

"Hey, Faramir. Glad you could make it. Come on in, take a load off. ... You did the whole walk on foot, I'm guessing? How long did that take you?