“Can you, uh, explain, what exactly I’m supposed to do at the parade?” The question was obviously meant for Lara Danbur the stylist, but his gaze darted all over the place, almost manic in its trajectory. There were just too many distractions, it felt impossible to focus on or learn any one thing here. Why were there so many mirrors? What were all those small colourful tubes on the table? What were the scissors and razors for? Were they going to cut his hair? “And we’re getting costumes? Is that right, Mrs Danbur? I heard we’re getting costumes.” His eyes finally settled on Lara’s. “To represent Thirteen, right? I’m guessing mine and Knox’s are gonna be... fluorescent?”