"You don't buy that? And here I thought it was pretty inventive for on the spot confusion." Molly dropped Savannah's hand.
"The squirrel was a fabrication, Savannah. Meant to gain attention for a quick run. There was no squirrel. There is no spoon. Although we have gone down the rabbit hole." Molly sighed.
"We are here to requisition plumbing supplies to make a water clock. We're pilfering plumbing, purloining pipe, cozening conduit, swiping the sluice. Unfortunately, we hadn't quite counted on the door being closed and locked. Not having a way to get out from within is a serious safety hazard by the way. And if you want to hand us over to my Sean ..." Molly considered her options, "I should warn you I have a pipe cutter and I know how to use it."