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And also more relatable! Easier to ignore a dumb college kid than members of a secret organization!
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Correct. When a bunch of college kids wander off, it's easier to assume there off making out somewhere (which I imagine happens a fair bit in an attraction like the Winchester House) which in turn gives the team better cover to investigate.