"It's a long story." Lily sighed behind her dust mask as they approached the building, the sign outside bearing the ominous name of Murder Manor. She could feel her partner's impatience through their link and it made her wonder a bit if he'd end up with sand in his shoes and clothes when he changed back.

The door refused to budge when she tried it. "Locked." She glanced down at the book. "You weren't thinking of that under the door trick again, were you?" Hopefully, it would go better than last time! Was there even a crack under the door that he could fit through? Crouching down, she brushed away at the sand that had collected at the base of the door.