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Chapter 27 - what about us ?

Jack (softly): She made it…

(shouts in joy) SHE MADE IT!

Roy: I knew she would. She'd do anything to make me her servant.

Jin: Why?

Roy: I've never really helped her. Always teased her. But mostly—she just wanted to prove herself. She hates when people think she's weak. And that bet…

(Ruby secures the rope on the other terrace and signals them.)

Fiona: Wait, how are we supposed to glide over?

19 Century: We can use our stuff! (he removes his belt)

Jisu: So… who's testing this first?

19 Century (nervous): I will…

(He grips his belt tight, wraps it around his wrist, and with absolute fear—jumps. He slides across shakily. Ruby catches him just before he crashes into the door.)

Ruby (softly): Next time, keep your legs open. Helps with a safer landing.

(19 Century blushes. It's the first time she's spoken to him so kindly.)

(Soon Jisu comes down using her purse, Jin follows with a belt. Now it's Fiona's turn. She takes off her cardigan, rolls it tightly, and grips it around the rope. Her eyes stay fixed on her parents. Holding back the pain, she finally slides down. Now only Jack and Roy are left on the balcony.)

Jack: You go first. (serious)

Roy: No, you go. (serious)

Jack: We don't have time. Just go!

Roy: Actually...

Jack: What? You don't have anything to glide with?

Roy: You don't either.

Jack: Hey, I have a handkerchief!

Roy: You think you can glide with that? (smirks)

Jack: Then what do we do? (chuckles)

Roy: How would I know? You're the army guy, you've had survival training—not me.

Jack: Fine. You asked for it. Take off your shirt.

Roy: Hey! (embarrassed) Why would I?

Jack: Don't overreact. What do you think I am? We'll use it for gliding, idiot. (annoyed)

Roy: Oh... okay. (realizes, while zombie growls echo in the background)

Jack: Hurry up!

Roy: What if we fall?

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