"Better they think it's a private library than a private arsenal," he says once he's inside, turning to smile at her as he sets the box down on the floor. "I also thought labeling the boxes with something heavy would mean people were less inclined to help."

But that doesn't seem to be the case. It's nice that their neighbours are so accommodating, but at the same time he wants them to keep their distance. There aren't many people in this city who know much about him and he would very much like to keep it this way. Karen is always going to be the one exception for nearly every rule he's ever made for himself, something he thinks Carter would be proud of.

"But it turns out people on my floor are very helpful." He grimaces a little. "Too helpful."