[Btw, the book is quite good so far]

Crane waited until a half hour had passed before checking to make sure Ashley wasn't about to come downstairs while he changed. He activated the secret wall again and exchanged masks and clothes. Before going to Ashley's room, he went to his office to fetch a textbook he never thought he'd have to use until now.

Scarecrow, feeling a little dramatic tonight, raked his dull nails down Ashley's door, making a scraping sound and moaned, "Ashley..."