16) Making the Difference

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As soon as I saw Two Crystals, I jumped off the moving subway and opened my parachute. Then I flew to the shelter street with the help of the wind and realized that I was at a safe enough height to let go. So, I let go of the parachute and landed on the ground with a roll so I wouldn't get hurt. Then I took the parachute back to my backpack and went to the entrance of the shelter.

As I approached the gate, I raised my wrist and showed my biomarker to the guards on the wall. Two of them looked at me and realized it was me.

Hannah: - Hey! Open the gate! I'm wearing a biomarker! And I also brought medicine for someone!

Then Harper appeared up there and looked to see who it was. When he saw it was me, he signaled for someone down there to open it for me.

Harper: - Why is she still out there?! That girl saved our shelter! Do me a favor and open the gate for her!

Upon hearing this, a woman opened the gate from the inside and let me in. As soon as I got in the shelter, Harper came down from the watchtower he was in and came to me.

Harper: - Well... Looks like your mission was a success, after all. Thanks to you, we have enough food and supplies to last more than a week now. You made a miracle in our lives, girl.

Hannah: - Thanks. I'm glad I was able to help you all.

Harper: - Because of what you did, I will now prioritize your needs. I'll always be available if you need my services. I can make anything for you as long as you bring me the necessary materials.

Hannah: - You don't have to do that. I helped because I wanted to. I don't want anything in return.

Harper: - I insist. It's the least I can do to repay you. You deserve it.

Hannah: - You repaired my katana and put new modifications on it. That's enough. They're very useful, by the way.

Harper: - And then you saved our shelter. Something like that cannot be ignored. I repaired your katana out of kindness before, but now I'll do it because you deserve it. This is the best reward I can offer you.

Hannah: - Well... Alright then. If you want it that bad, I won't stop you.

Harper: - Great.

After that, we remained silent for a few seconds until he spoke again.

Harper: - So. I saw you got a new toy. When Meg told me you stayed behind to do something important, I didn't think I'd look out the second floor window and suddenly see you flying with a parachute. It had been a while since I saw a parachute being used. Is it from the Red Corporation?

Hannah: - Yes. We found it in one of the supply boxes and I offered to have it. It helped me a lot to get back here, but I still have to get the hang of it.

Harper: - You managed to use it to get back and didn't die on the way, so not bad for a first time. By the way, I can make some improvements to it to make it easier to use if you want. I'm just a craftmaster, but I know about physics. Besides, this isn't my first time dealing with aerial equipment.

Hannah: - That would be great. Thanks, Harper.

Harper: - Anyway. I know you're dying to get into the building and talk to your friends, so I'm not going to take up any more of your time. You can go.

Hannah: - Right. Have you seen Luna? Do you know if she's up?

Harper: - No, but Lynn told me she didn't see her today either. She must still be sleeping.

Hannah: - Thanks. I just went to the pharmacy and brought cough medicine and painkillers. I think I'm going to make a little girl happy today.

Harper: - Oh... I'm relieved to hear that. The poor thing coughs a lot and is in pain frequently. I've never seen her talking to other older kids here, so I think she spends most of her time alone in her room. I wanted to do something to help her, but I'm not good with kids.

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