EIGHTEEN
There sure are a lot of kids around here. [Clarice sounds more than a little worried.] But... Um, well. [There's a split second where he voice raises an octave every so often as she continues to sputter.] I- I-! I can't find Miata anywhere, though!
She just disappeared, so... I know something strange is going on, but I can't find her. I'm supposed to be her- And I- [She begins to choke on her next words.]
It's fine, I guess. If she left Anatole, that means she'll be with Galatea. I... I shouldn't worry, but I just-!