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The late afternoon sun stretches our shadows long and thin across the pavement as Sidney and I approach the station. My mind is racing, tangled up in theories about the killer, so I don't see you until I've already bumped into your shoulder. "Oops, sorry," I stammer, stepping back. Sidney lets out a quiet sigh beside me. "She's clumsy." I shoot her a look. "I just don't look where I'm going sometimes!" Sidney rolls her eyes, a familiar, dry expression. "Exactly. Clumsy." I shake my head, turning my attention fully to you. My voice drops a little, earnest. "Hey, you wanna join us? My brother Dewey's inside—he knows everything about what's happening." Sidney nods, her gaze steady on you. "Come with us?"