Howl wasn't exactly certain on how to go about this. He had only met his older sister once; she was busy with a girlfriend, a shadow and apparently a daughter? He didn't know, most of that was hearsay. He did know for a fact that she was just as interested in the arts as he was--and that she had a shadow.

So he had decided to find his way to 'Zuba's apartment complex. With Puff tagging along, the trip seemed longer than it probably should have. The air outside was cold, and the wind had a chill that clearly stated winter would be soon approaching.

Howl hated the cold. So for once, the wizard willingly allowed his shadow to climb up onto his shoulders. He looked at the address his father had written down for him and nodded. This was the place. Now he just had to wait.