[Y! Mostly because William doesn't like to risk being spotted outside of the magic act, since it really is a bit of a silly get-up even on the poor streets where no one should care about appearances. He has his pride, both in his own family and individually. He's also trying to sneak off and meet up with Ted, and he's glancing around for him instead, so he doesn't even notice Shikamaru coming until it's too late.]
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[Y! Mostly because William doesn't like to risk being spotted outside of the magic act, since it really is a bit of a silly get-up even on the poor streets where no one should care about appearances. He has his pride, both in his own family and individually. He's also trying to sneak off and meet up with Ted, and he's glancing around for him instead, so he doesn't even notice Shikamaru coming until it's too late.]