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HERO OF THE HOUR
Gazing out despondently over the landscape below, slipping by at what seemed like a terrifying speed and bringing the imminent threat of decision time ever closer, William wished he did as well. In the distance he noticed a thin, wispy layer of cloud drifting towards them and the sight of it gave him the glimmer of an idea. If only the cloud was thick enough to hide them from the ship. His fervent hopes were interrupted by Chuck pulling himself up awkwardly next to him.
‘This is where I leave you.’
‘Are you thinking of jumping out?’ asked William in alarm.
‘Ha-ha, funny. Look, I’ve put it on a steady course that should take us dead over target. You take over while I get back to the doorway. Directly you see the ship let me know and I’ll do the rest.’ He flexed his
