[ He needs his badge displayed at all times as part of con security, doesn't he? Though Cadel has certainly started to consider stealing one... Whatever local he swapped with would undoubtedly be thrilled to have one that says imPort on it, at least. ]

Cadel, [ he says promptly. ] If that's not too much trouble, that would be great. They'll probably think you're my parents or guardians at first glance and leave us alone.

[ Cadel sounds very matter-of-fact about that. Inwardly he calculates the likelihood (second conditional on first, of course) as quite high. Crowds at least act fairly predictably, even if individuals don't. It's just being unescorted that usually ends up a problem for him. He can't wait until he's old enough that stops happening. ]