[It was best to take everything one step at a time with this kid, Cliff realized. He was in many ways even more withdrawn than Maria was when he and Mirage pulled her out of that pod-- and more scared, if that was possible. Cliff easily stood back up, just a few scant inches shy of the edge, and gently lifted the kid up into his arms.]
Can you hold on tight? This is gonna be an interesting ride for you.
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[It was best to take everything one step at a time with this kid, Cliff realized. He was in many ways even more withdrawn than Maria was when he and Mirage pulled her out of that pod-- and more scared, if that was possible. Cliff easily stood back up, just a few scant inches shy of the edge, and gently lifted the kid up into his arms.]
Can you hold on tight? This is gonna be an interesting ride for you.