Perhaps Magnus could have afforded to be a little more clear in his text message. Perhaps Baz hadn't been all that obtuse in his question. But Magnus would not admit to either of these things, in large part because it didn't do them any good now. Second guessing never helped the situation at hand.

"Not so much returned," Magnus told Baz. He squeezed Saoirse's fingers again, murmured a few words to tell her that it was okay, but gave most of his attention to Baz. "She doesn't have her coat. And she doesn't recall being here."