Rose backed up, one tiny, short-legged step at a time. There was a balance to be kept. The faster she got back inside, the sooner they could look for Lily. But every moment his eyes were on her were another one in which a different party could sneak by. The longer she took, the easier the timing.

"Do you know where else to look?" She spoke loudly enough that the man could answer if he liked, though the question was directed at Ilia. "I have a map, but it's just paper." No little blinking lights designating their target tonight.