Trapped behind a newspaper when the power goes out

Shop Assistant: "Excuse me, miss... can I ask why you're carrying that newspaper like a shield?"

Clara: "Shield? It's... just an exceptionally interesting newspaper."

Shop Assistant: "May I ask what's behind the newspaper?"

Clara: "Mostly me."

Shop Assistant: "Could you lower it for just a moment?"

Clara: "I'd really rather not."

Clara could feel her face reddening and a pit in her stomach

Just then, the store lights suddenly go out.

Clara: *under her breath* best timing ever

Suddenly the newspaper scatters, while everyone is distracted, Clara quietly scurries away through the darkness. towards the back exit.