A jerk on my harness made me look up sharply as Daniel adjusted the rope, preparing to let me belay down. The look on his face told me who'd won. Damn, I said. Seriously?By a fingertip, Rafe said. You need to grow longer arms.
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In a moment of intense focus, the main character feels a sudden tug on their harness as Daniel readies the rope for a belay. The expression on Daniel's face reveals that Rafe has managed to outmaneuver them in the climbing challenge. This unexpected twist leaves the protagonist in disbelief, exclaiming their frustration at the narrow defeat.
Rafe's playful taunt about needing longer arms highlights the competitive nature of their interaction, and it reinforces the theme of rivalry within the group. This brief exchange illustrates the camaraderie and light-hearted banter that accompanies their efforts, underscoring both the challenges and the connections formed through shared experiences in the climbing adventure.
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