Dunya fidgets. Her parents keep watch for Mundanes and Mals both. They go over the plan with her. Run outside, get your room number, then go to the cafeteria; if in doubt follow the other kids. Don’t speak Sakha around westerners, and try to get close to Shanghai and Kyoto. Dunya nods along. She knows this, has memorized the strategies, even tried some out at school. Close to the time, she rechecks her pack.

Medical bag - check

Fabric - check
Sewing kit - check
Mnemonic - check

Orange - check
Knife - check

Hide cloak - check

Just before her parents pull her in for a tight hug, Dunya hugs back, then turns and faces away.

She doesn’t want them to see her smile. She looks at mountains, lit from behind by the su-