He's been in Milliways for maybe about three minutes; he's still leaning against the Bar and idly contemplating the possibility of ordering something before he goes home when Matilda races toward him.

He's startled at first - he can't imagine Matilda has met anyone in Milliways less capable than he of offering comfort, and she must know that - but the first three words clarify the situation immediately.

"Where have you looked?"

The more information he has to work with, the better.