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It is the height of human arrogance to think mankind is the epitome of everything. In actuality, they’re hairless apes, cowering inside themselves, in the dark. There is so much more that humans don’t understand.
KEVIN MURDOCK, FAMILY CONVERSATIONS
Everyone had gathered at the edge of the plateau. They were off by a day, as everyone who had traveled here needed a day to recover. Nonetheless, they were now well-rested and ready to explore.
They had tied all the ropes for climbing together, and tied one end around Melanie since she was the most experienced climber, as well as the lightest.
“We’re gonna do this a little different,” Benson said to Melanie. “All you need to do is climb down a little ways and we’ll lower you the rest of the way.”
“You want me to trust that you’ve tied t
