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The blame is on you

A few participants were stretching out their hands, unable to keep up the pace. One lost balance but managed to cling onto the rope with his fingers. A futile feat since the damned souls behind him were more than happy to trample over them, some even digging their heels with glee. Out of pure spite, the dangling soul used all his remaining strength to grab the next such prankster with his free hand. He pulled hard, making him fall into the swirling magma. Seeing it, the others were much more considerate for his predicament.

Meanwhile, the couple was two-thirds done with the challenge. Using the short safety ropes, Basil tied their hands together. In that way, they acted as a counterweight to one another and they could slowly inch their feet to the other side. They balanced each other nicely, and, in case anyone slipped, the other could keep them going.

"How are you holding up?" Basil asked the trembling Cass.

"Um, not bad. This just might work," she stuttered.

Basil seemed pleased. "
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