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"Alright, here's the plan; get as close to my face as possible, under the mask. Amber could kinda see you, which means we can't depend on people being as oblivious as dad. We get in to the festival, find Lilian, and get out. Whatever's happening is big, and we can blow it open to the whole Clock if we're careful—if enough people know my situation, they won't be able to throw us away quietly.
"We keep our heads down, stay inconspicuous, and we'll make it through this."
"Thankfully, we should be in the clear so far." ==>