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The Thorntree might be Europe’s tallest skyscraper this year, but the elevator cab’s roof feels like the top of every other elevator. Winches and cable mounts crowd the surface, and the whole roof vibrates far more than you’d expect from inside. The oppressive heat makes each greasy breath feel like I’m a turkey being deep-fried for Christmas.
Father tried deep-frying a Christmas turkey the year Mom left. He’d left some water on the skin. The fire department lost the big tree out back, saved the garage, and gave him a holiday citation. We lost the fryer and Mom that day. Father seemed more angry about the fryer.
No, that’s not important right now.
What matters is that the night vision goggles show handholds all over the cab roof. It’s not that you’re supposed to ride an active eleva
