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Will and Hannah walk with purpose through the narrow alley. The walls are worn, covered in old tags and peeling posters. Hannah keeps an eye on their surroundings, while Will moves like he’s done this before.
So how precise is this trip supposed to be?
I can narrow it down to the day. I'll launch us both, just like last time, but there's no guarantee we end up at exactly the same moment.
Why not?
The earth moves through the galaxy at 200 kilometres a second. I'm doing the best I can.
How do I find you?
I'll find you. Remember the plan?
Verify the date and time, then meet Josh the same way I did the first time around.
Right, so you meet at the park, around one o'clock. One last thing. The trip will be disorienting. We have no idea what you'll be doing when you're jumping into yourself, so be careful.
Hannah nods. She looks at him doubtfully, even scared.
What if I fail?
Then we try again and again until we succeed.
She nods, braces herself.
Okay. I'm ready. So how does this work?
Will extends his arm.
Well... I just touch you like thi-
THE HUM builds.