"It may have been hoping for a different person, perhaps not an acolyte. If it does turn out to be demonic, demons certainly don't tend to like anything holy." Most demons anyway.

He couldn't offer anything regarding Hendrik because he hardly knew the fellow, but it was certainly a relief the familiar was looking for help.

Aziraphale pulled out a small piece of chalk and, after a short internal debate against defacing property, drew a small arrow on the wall to indicate the path back. The mark was small, washable and he justified it by assuring himself it might be necessary.

"What did it say or do before it vanished?"